EUTHATAL solution for injection 200 mg in 1 ml

Country: Ireland

Language: English

Source: HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority)

Active ingredient:

Pentobarbital sodium

Available from:

Merial Animal Health Limited

ATC code:

QN51AA01

INN (International Name):

Pentobarbital sodium

Dosage:

200 milligram(s)/millilitre

Pharmaceutical form:

Solution for injection

Prescription type:

VPO: Veterinary Practitioner Only as defined in relevant national legislation

Therapeutic group:

Cats, Dogs, Non Food Animals

Therapeutic area:

pentobarbital

Therapeutic indications:

Neurological Preparations

Authorization status:

Authorised

Authorization date:

1995-10-01

Summary of Product characteristics

SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1 NAME OF THE VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT
EUTHATAL solution for injection 200 mg in 1 ml.
2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Blue aqueous solution for injection.
4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1 TARGET SPECIES
Dogs, cats and other small animals.
4.2 INDICATIONS FOR USE, SPECIFYING THE TARGET SPECIES
Euthanasia in dogs, cats and other small animals.
4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS
Do not use for anaesthetic purposes.
Carcasses of animals, which have been euthanased with the product,
must not be used for animal consumption.
Do not administer by intramuscular route.
4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS FOR EACH TARGET SPECIES
In some circumstances the intrathoracic or intracardiac routes of
administration may be used, but only as a last resort.
The choice of these routes should be made in the light of the
attendant difficulties and the unnecessary pain and distress
to the animal which could result. When it is anticipated that
euthanasia may be problematical (e.g. aggressive patients),
premedication with appropriate sedative is recommended.
Each ml contains:
ACTIVE SUBSTANCE
Pentobarbital sodium
200 mg
EXCIPIENTS
Patent Blue V (E131)
0.01 mg
For full list of excipients, see section 6.1
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4.5 SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE IN ANIMALS
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