Indications

As a parasympatholytic for use in horses, dogs and cats. As a partial antidote to organophosphorus poisoning.

Contra-indications

Should not be used in patients with a known hypersensitivity (allergy) to atropine, in patients with jaundice or internal obstruction.

Adverse Reactions (frequency and seriousness)

Anticholinergic effects may be expected to continue into the recovery phase from anaesthesia.

Administration and Dosage

As a parasympatholytic by subcutaneous injection:

Horses: 30-60 µg/kg

Dogs and cats: 30-50 µg/kg

As a partial antidote to organophosphorous poisoning:

Severe cases:

A partial dose (a quarter) may be given by intramuscular or slow intravenous injection and the remainder given by subcutaneous injection.

Less severe cases:

The whole dose is given by subcutaneous injection.

All species:

25 to 200 µg/kg body weight repeated until clinical signs of poisoning are relieved.

Withdrawal Times

For meat : 21 days.

For milk : 4 days.

Storage

Store below 25ºC, in a cool and dry place, and protect from light.

For Veterinary UseOnly , Keep out of reach of children