Tolfenamic acid is indicated for conditions involving pain, inflammation, and fever in cattle, pigs, dogs, and cats.
INDICATIONS
- Dogs:
- Treatment of inflammation and pain from musculoskeletal disorders, such as osteoarthritis and hip dysplasia.
- Management of postoperative pain.
- Cats:
- Symptomatic treatment of fever (febrile syndrome).
- As an adjunct in the treatment of upper respiratory diseases, typically in conjunction with antibiotic therapy.
- Must only be administered by the subcutaneous route, not intramuscularly.
- Cattle:
- As an adjunct in the treatment of acute mastitis (inflammation of the udder).
- Reduction of acute inflammation associated with respiratory diseases (e.g., pneumonia).
- Treatment of musculoskeletal disorders.
- Pigs:
- As an adjunct in the treatment of Postpartum Dysgalactia Syndrome (PDS).
ADMINISTRATION
- Cattle: Can receive injections via the intramuscular (into the neck muscle area), intravenous (slowly into a vein), or subcutaneous routes, depending on the condition (respiratory disease or mastitis).
- Pigs: Typically receive a single intramuscular injection, also into the neck musculature.
- Dogs: The injection is given either intramuscularly or subcutaneously. For post-operative pain, it may be given pre-operatively at the time of premedication.
- Cats: The injection must only be administered via the subcutaneous route. Intramuscular injection is contraindicated in cats.
General Administration Precautions
- Aseptic Technique: Always use aseptic precautions (e.g., cleaning the vial top with alcohol, using a sterile needle for each animal) to avoid contamination or infection.
- Dosage: The dosage is based on body weight, typically 2 mg/kg or 4 mg/kg, depending on the animal and condition.
- Injection Site Volume: Do not exceed a maximum injected volume per site (e.g., typically no more than 20 mL for IM injections in large animals) to minimize tissue damage and local reactions.
- Slow IV Injection: When administering intravenously, the product must be injected slowly, and the injection should be interrupted at the first sign of intolerance.