Country: Ireland
Language: English
Source: HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority)
KETANSERIN TARTRATE
Janssen Pharmaceutica NV
QD03AX90
2.5 mg/g
Gel
Miscellaneous
Equine - Food
2011-08-19
SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS 1 NAME OF THE VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT Vulketan vet 2.5 mg/g gel for horses. 2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION EACH G OF GEL CONTAINS: ACTIVE SUBSTANCE: Ketanserin tartrate (equivalent to 2.5 mg ketanserin) 3.45 mg EXCIPIENT(S): Methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218) 1.35 mg Propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216) 0.15 mg For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1. 3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Gel. Clear transparent sterile gel. 4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 TARGET SPECIES Horses. 4.2 INDICATIONS FOR USE, SPECIFYING THE TARGET SPECIES In horses: • To encourage wound healing • Prevention of the formation of hyper-granulation tissue 4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS Do not use for deep (e.g. penetrating or puncture wounds) or infected wounds, or immediately following surgery. 4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS FOR EACH TARGET SPECIES For cutaneous use only. IRISH MEDICINES BOARD ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _Date Printed 19/08/2011_ _CRN 7008362_ _page number: 1_ 4.5 SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE IN ANIMALS - In view of its stimulating effect on microcirculation the product should not be applied on fresh wounds until bleeding has stopped. - If exuberant granulation tissue has already developed in older wounds, it should be surgically removed before treatment is started. - Stabled horses with leg wounds may develop oedema so they should be allowed some outside exercise during treatment. - In order to facilitate twice daily treatment it is not recommended to bandage the wounds when being treated with the product. - Wash the wound with clear warm water prior to each treatment to remove the film of gel which forms over the wound. - Remove any sequestors or necrotic tissue from the wound Read the complete document