Euthatal Solution for Injection 200 mg in 1 ml

Country: United Kingdom

Language: English

Source: VMD (Veterinary Medicines Directorate)

Active ingredient:

Pentobarbital Sodium

Available from:

Dopharma Research B.V.

ATC code:

QN51AA01

INN (International Name):

Pentobarbital Sodium

Pharmaceutical form:

Solution for injection

Prescription type:

POM-V - Prescription Only Medicine – Veterinarian

Therapeutic group:

Cats, Dogs, Small Mammals

Therapeutic area:

Neurological Agent euthanasia agent

Authorization status:

Authorized

Authorization date:

1993-09-20

Summary of Product characteristics

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AN: 00702/2019
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SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1.
NAME OF THE VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT
EUTHATAL
solution for injection 200mg in 1ml
2.
QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Each ml contains:
Active Substance
Pentobarbital sodium 200mg
Excipients
Patent Blue V (E131) 0.01mg
For full list of excipients, see section 6.1.
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
CONTRA-INDICATIONS
Do not use for anaesthetic purposes.
Carcasses of animals, which have been euthanised 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.
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4.5
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
(I) SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE IN ANIMALS.
In the event of accidental administration to an animal not presented
for
euthanasia, measures such as artificial respiration, administration of
oxygen, and the use of analeptics are appropriate.
(II) SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN BY THE PERSON ADMINISTERING THE
MEDICINAL PRODUCT TO THE ANIMALS
In the case of accidental self-administration, seek urgent medical
attention, advising medical service of barbiturate poisoning.
Pentobarbital is a potent drug, which is toxic to man. Particular care
should be taken to avoid accidental ingestion and self-injection.
In the event of an accident the following action should be taken:
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