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Tolfenamic Acid Injection

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Tolfenamic Acid Injection

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Tolfenamic Acid is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to manage pain and inflammation in dogs, cats, cattle and pigs. Works by inhibiting the enzymes responsible for producing inflammatory mediators, leading to a reduction in inflammation, pain, and fever. An EU Authorised Medicine.
 

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.
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