Ketofen 10%

1 x 50 ml

Liquid for injection, solution

Active substance

Ketoprofen : 100 mg/ml

ATC code

QM01AE03 Ketoprofen

QM01AE Propionic acid derivatives

QM01A Antiinflammatory and antirheumatic products, non-steroids (NSAIDs)

QM01 Antiinflammatory and antirheumatic products

QM Musculo-skeletal system

Species

Horses, cattle, pigs.

Indications

In the horse, Ketofen 10% is indicated for:

- the alleviation of inflammation and pain associated with musculoskeletal disorders;

- the alleviation of visceral pain associated with colic.

In cattle, Ketofen 10% is indicated for:

- the supportive treatment of parturient paresis associated with calving;

- reducing the pyrexia and distress associated with bacterial respiratory disease when used in conjunction with antimicrobial therapy as appropriate;

- improving the recovery rate in acute clinical mastitis, including acute endotoxin mastitis, caused by gram negative micro-organisms, in conjunction with antimicrobial therapy;

- reducing oedema of the udder associated with calving;

- reducing pain associated with lameness.

In pigs, Ketofen 10% is indicated for:

- reducing the pyrexia and respiratory rate associated with bacterial or viral respiratory disease when used in conjunction with antimicrobial therapy as appropriate;

- the supportive treatment of Mastitis Metritis Agalactia Syndrome in sows, in conjunction with antimicrobial therapy as appropriate.

Dose to be administered and administration route

Horse:

For use in musculo-skeletal conditions, the recommended dosage is 2.2mg ketoprofen/kg i.e. 1ml of KETOFEN 10%/45kg bodyweight, administered by intravenous injection once daily for up to 3 to 5 days.

For use in equine colic, the recommended dosage is 2.2mg/kg (1ml/45kg) bodyweight, given by intravenous injection for immediate effect. A second injection may be given if colic recurs.

Cattle:

The recommended dose is 3mg ketoprofen/kg bodyweight, i.e. 1ml of KETOFEN 10%/33kg bodyweight, administered by intravenous or deep intramuscular injection once daily for up to 3 days.

Pigs:

The recommended dose is 3mg ketoprofen/kg bodyweight, i.e. 1ml of KETOFEN 10%/33kg bodyweight, administered once by deep intramuscular injection. The stopper cannot be broached more than 45 times.

When treating large groups of animals at one time, use an automatic dosing device.

Adverse reactions

In common with all NSAIDs, due to their action of inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis, there can be the possibility in certain individuals of gastric or renal intolerance.