Butocin™
Double USP Strength
A1370 RVM
Active Constituents:
Oxytocin (synthetic) 20IU/mL in a solution for injection into a wide range of animal species. Available in 50mL vials.
Indication:
Treatment of primary and secondary uterine inertia, acceleration of normal parturition, prolapse of the uterus, postpartum atony and uterine haemorrhage, retention of foetal membranes, agalactia and mastitis. Also for prevention of puerperal fever.
Dosage:
For i/v, i/m or s/c injection (the latter 2 routes are to be administered into the anterior half of the neck in food-producing animals).
OBSTETRICS:
Nil.
Active Constituents:
Oxytocin (synthetic) 20IU/mL in a solution for injection into a wide range of animal species. Available in 50mL vials.
Indication:
Treatment of primary and secondary uterine inertia, acceleration of normal parturition, prolapse of the uterus, postpartum atony and uterine haemorrhage, retention of foetal membranes, agalactia and mastitis. Also for prevention of puerperal fever.
Dosage:
For i/v, i/m or s/c injection (the latter 2 routes are to be administered into the anterior half of the neck in food-producing animals).
OBSTETRICS:
| Animal | Dose | Equivalent to... |
| Mares and Cows | 100IU | 5mL |
| Sows and Ewes | 30–50IU | 1.5–2.5mL |
| Bitches | 5–30IU | 0.25–1.5mL |
| Queens | 5–10IU | 0.25–0.5mL |
MILK LETDOWN:
Withholding Times:| Animal | Dose | Equivalent to... |
| Cows | 10–20IU | 0.5–1mL |
| Sows | 5–20IU | 0.25–1mL |
Nil.