Complete Up To Date Information about Intragel.
NADA Number: 006-281 | |
| Proprietary Name |
Intragel |
|---|---|
| Sponsor |
Fort Dodge Animal Health, Division of Wyeth |
| Sponsor Address |
800 Fifth Street NW Fort Dodge, IA 50501 USA |
| Ingredients |
Gelatin Sodium Chloride |
| Species |
Horse, no use class stated or implied Small animals Animals Cattle, no use class stated or implied Sheep, no use class stated or implied |
| Routes of Administration |
Per Os |
| Dose Form |
Liquid (solution) |
| Drug Form |
Liquid (solution) |
| Dispensing Status |
RX |
|
Dosage Amount, Indications & Limitations |
522.1020 Gelatin solution. Specifications: It is sterile and each 100 cubic centimeters contains 8 grams of gelatin in an 0.85 percent sodium chloride solution. Conditions of use: Animals Amount: The exact dosage to be administered must be determined after evaluating the animal's condition and will vary according to the size of the animal and the degree of shock. A suggested dosage range for small animals such as dogs is 4 to 8 cubic centimeters per pound body weight. The suggested dosage range for large animals such as sheep, calves, cows, or horses is 2 to 4 cubic centimeters per pound of body weight. It is administered intravenously at a rate of 10 cubic centimeters per minute in small animals and 20 to 30 cubic centimeters per minute in large animals. The solution is administered aseptically and must be between 50 to 70 degress F when injected. Indications: It is used to restore circulatory volume and maintain blood pressure in animals being treated for shock. Limitations: A few animals will exhibit signs of allergic reaction. This solution can cause transient reversible nephrosis. This product is not intended to replace whole blood in cases of anemia and should be used in the presence of renal dysfunction. Unused portions remaining in bottles should be discarded. For use only by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. |