Vetoket

Injectable Solution
For Veterinary Use Only

Description

VetoKet is an injectable non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) containing ketoprofen. It has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic properties and is used for the treatment of various inflammatory and painful conditions in cattle, pigs, and horses.

Composition

Each 1 ml contains:

• Ketoprofen – 100 mg

Target Species

Cattle, pigs, and horses.

Indications for Use

Cattle

• Reduction of pain and inflammation associated with musculoskeletal disorders;

• Treatment of inflammatory diseases of the udder.

Pigs

• Postpartum dysgalactia syndrome (metritis, mastitis, agalactia);

• Respiratory diseases as an anti-inflammatory and antipyretic treatment.

Horses

• Musculoskeletal and joint disorders;

• Symptomatic treatment of pain associated with colic;

• Reduction of postoperative pain and swelling.

Dosage and Administration

Cattle

Intramuscularly or intravenously:

• 3 mg ketoprofen/kg body weight per day

• Equivalent to 3 ml per 100 kg body weight per day

• For 3 consecutive days

Pigs

Intramuscularly:

• 3 mg ketoprofen/kg body weight

• Equivalent to 3 ml per 100 kg body weight

• Single administration

Horses

Intravenously:

• 2.2 mg ketoprofen/kg body weight per day

• Equivalent to 1 ml per 45 kg body weight per day

• For 3–5 days

Important: In cases of colic, treatment should not be repeated before a clinical examination has been performed. Administration of more than 5 ml at a single intramuscular injection site is not recommended.

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity to ketoprofen;

• Gastrointestinal ulceration or lesions;

• Hemorrhagic diathesis;

• Blood dyscrasias;

• Impaired liver, heart, or kidney function;

• Foals during the first month of life.

Adverse Reactions

• Local irritation after repeated intramuscular injections;

• Gastrointestinal irritation or ulceration;

• Temporary loss of appetite in pigs;

• Allergic reactions.

Pregnancy and Lactation

The effects of ketoprofen on fertility, pregnancy, and fetal viability in horses have not been established. The product should not be administered to pregnant mares or foals younger than 15 days of age.

Interactions with Other Medicinal Products

• Do not use concurrently with diuretics;

• Do not use concurrently with anticoagulants;

• Do not administer with other NSAIDs or within 24 hours of their administration.

Overdose

Possible symptoms include:

• Loss of appetite;

• Vomiting;

• Diarrhea.

Withdrawal Period

Cattle, Pigs, Horses

• Meat and offal: 4 days

• Milk (cows): 0 days

Presentation

100 ml injectable solution in a dark glass vial sealed with a rubber stopper, aluminum cap, and tamper-evident plastic closure. Packed in a cardboard box.

Storage Conditions

• Keep the container tightly closed;

• Store in a dry place protected from light;

• Store below 25°C;

• Keep out of reach of children.

Shelf life: 3 years.

Manufacturer

Biotecs LLC
8 Iumashevi Street, Tbilisi, Georgia.