ATROPINE SULFATE INJECTION 15 MG/ML L.A.
RXV
STERILE MULTIPLE DOSE VIAL
CAUTION: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
For use as an antidote in the treatment of organophosphate insecticide poisoning of cattle, horses and sheep.
EACH mL CONTAINS:
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Atropine sulfate
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15 mg
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Sodium Chloride
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9 mg
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Benzyl Alcohol (preservative)
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1%
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Water for Injection
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q.s.
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The pH is adjusted with sulfuric acid and/or sodium hydroxide if necessary.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION:
Initial Dose:
Cattle - 30 mg per 100 lbs. of body weight.
Horses - 6.5 mg per 100 lbs. of body weight.
Sheep - 50 mg per 100 lbs. of body weight.
The recommended average initial dose should be split, injecting 1/4 to 1/3 slowly intravenously, and the remainder intramuscularly or subcutaneously. After symptoms appear to be under control, repeated maintenance doses should be administered based upon the individual response of the animal.
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WARNING: Poisonous alkaloid. For animal use only. Keep out of the reach of children. Antidotes: Warmth, emetics, cholinergics.
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Store at a controlled room temperature between 59°-86°F (15°-30°C).
Mfd. in U.S.A.
Iss. 0294
Manufactured for RX Veterinary Products, Porterville, Calif. 93057
NET CONTENTS: 100 mL
NAC No.: 10910011