Sedastart 1 mg/ml solution for injection for cats and dogs

Country: Ireland

Language: English

Source: HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority)

Active ingredient:

Medetomidine hydrochloride

Available from:

Le Vet BV

ATC code:

QN05CM91

INN (International Name):

Medetomidine hydrochloride

Dosage:

1 milligram(s)/millilitre

Pharmaceutical form:

Solution for injection

Prescription type:

POM: Prescription Only Medicine as defined in relevant national legislation

Therapeutic group:

Cats, Dogs

Therapeutic area:

medetomidine

Therapeutic indications:

Neurological Preparations

Authorization status:

Authorised

Authorization date:

2010-04-23

Summary of Product characteristics

SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1 NAME OF THE VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Sedastart 1 mg/ml solution for injection for cats and dogs
2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
1 ml solution for injection contains:
_Active substance:_
Medetomidine hydrochloride
1.0 mg
(equivalent to 0.85 mg medetomidine)
_Excipients:_
Methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E 218)
1.0 mg
Propyl parahydroxybenzoate
0.2 mg
For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1.
3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Solution for injection.
A clear colourless, sterile aqueous solution.
4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1 TARGET SPECIES
Dog and Cat
4.2 INDICATIONS FOR USE, SPECIFYING THE TARGET SPECIES
_In dogs and cats:_
Sedation to facilitate handling. Premedication prior to general
anaesthesia.
_In cats:_
In combination with ketamine for general anaesthesia for minor
surgical procedures of short duration.
4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS
Do not use in animals with:
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severe cardiovascular disease or respiratory diseases or impaired
liver or kidney function.
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mechanical disturbances of the gastrointestinal tract (torsio
ventriculi, incarcerations, oesophagal
obstructions).
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pregnancy.
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diabetes mellitus.
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state of shock, emaciation or serious debilitation.
Do not use concomitantly with sympathomimetic amines.
Do not use in cases of known hypersensitivity to the active substance
or to any other excipients.
Do not use in animals with ocular problems where an increase in
intraocular pressure would be detrimental.
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