Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) oral suspension is an analgesic and antipyretic medication used in dogs, cats, rabbits, pigs and rodents.
INDICATIONS (for Use in Dogs)
In dogs, paracetamol is used for the symptomatic treatment of various conditions where pain and fever are present.
- Pain Management:
- Mild to moderate pain
- Post-operative analgesia (pain control after surgery)
- Acute pain of traumatic origin
- As a complementary treatment for chronic pain conditions like osteoarthritis, often used when NSAIDs are contraindicated or as part of a multimodal pain management plan.
- Fever Reduction:
- Management of high body temperature (pyrexia).
INDICATIONS (for Use in Pigs)
In pigs, the oral suspension is indicated for the symptomatic treatment of fever associated with respiratory diseases, in combination with appropriate anti-infective therapy.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Dogs: 0.2 mL of Paracetamol (equivalent to 10mg) per kg BW orally twice a day.
- Rabbits: 0.4 mL to 10 mL Paracetamol (equivalent to 200mg to 500mg) per kg BW orally.
- Rodents: 0.02 mL to 0.04 mL of Paracetamol (equivalent to 1-2 mg) orally.
NOTE: Paracetamol is highly toxic and potentially fatal to cats and ferrets.
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