KetoMax 15% Injection
Contains 150 mg / mL ketoprofen for cattle
Features
- Broad spectrum anti-inflammatory product
- Highly concentrated ketoprofen formulation
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Innovative and excellent quality product manufactured in Europe
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Shorter meat withholding period of two days
Benefits
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Triple action against lipoxygenase, cyclooxygenase, and bradykinin
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Lower volume dose, as each mL of KetoMax contains more ketoprofen
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Typical 500kg cow dose fits into a 10mL syringe
- No milk withhold required
Description
KetoMax 15% injectable solution NSAID (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug) for Cattle
Contains: Ketoprofen 150mg / mL
Pack Sizes
Available in 100mL bottles, and 250mL bottles with plastic bottle protector.
Action
Ketoprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) of the propionic acid class.
The anti-inflammatory, analgesic and anti-pyretic effects of ketoprofen are attributed to the inhibition of cyclooxygenase and lipoxygense in the inflammatory process. Ketoprofen is rapidly and extensively absorbed via either intramuscular or intravenous injection.
Indication
For use in cattle for the anti-inflammatory, analgesic and anti-pyretic treatment of acute mastitis, mammary oedema, respiratory conditions, colic and musculoskeletal conditions
Dosage
Cattle: Administer by intravenous or intramuscular injection, in the neck.
Dose 1 mL / 50 kg / day (3 mg/kg ketoprofen) for 1 to 3 days depending on the severity and duration of symptoms.
Withholding times
Meat: Cattle producing meat or offal for human consumption must not be sold for slaughter either during treatment or within 2 days of the last treatment.
Milk: Nil
Special Precautions
Do not use concurrently with another non-steroidal anti-inflammatory. Do not administer where there is abundant haemorrhaging. Do not use in animals suffering from cardiac, hepatic or renal disease. Abomasal ulceration and perforation has been seen when used in calves at disbudding. Do not administer by the intra-arterial route. Do not administer to an animal that has developed hypersensitivity to ketoprofen.
Human First Aid, Symptoms of Poisoning
Other
Store below 25°C (room temperature). Use remainder of vial within 28 days of opening, or discard unused portion.
Restricted Veterinary Medicine, ACVM Registration Number A11031
Associated Documents
KetoMax Farmer Fact Sheet
KetoMax 15% Label
KetoMax 15% Brochure
Tech Bulletin N3 - NSAID Use on NZ Dairy Farms
Tech Bulletin N4 - Ketoprofen & NSAID use in Cattle
KetoMax Indications & Usage Guide
KetoMax Farmer Brochure
NSAID Peri Calving Detailer
NSAID Mastitis Detailer
Videos on NSAIDs