Rx Depo-Medrol® Injection for Dogs, Cats, & Horses

Rx Depo-Medrol^®

Depo-Medrol (methylprednisolone acetate) sterile aqueous suspension relieves itching and inflammation of allergic dermatitis, acute dermatitis, dry eczema, bronchial sensitivities in dogs, cats & horses.

Dosage & Administration:

INTRAMUSCULAR

Following intramuscular injection of methylprednisolone acetate, a prolonged systemic effect results.

The average intramuscular dose for dogs is 20 mg. In accordance with the size of the dog and severity of the condition under treatment, the dose may range from 2 mg in miniature breeds to 40mg in medium breeds.

The average intramuscular dose for cats is 10 mg with a range up to 20 mg.

The usual intramuscular dose for horses is 200 mg repeated as necessary. For maintenance therapy in chronic conditions, initial doses should be reduced gradually until the smallest effective dose is established. Please consult your veterinarian.

INTRASYNOVIAL

Following intrasynovial injection, relief from pain may be experienced within 12 to 24 hours. The duration of relief varies, but averages three to four weeks, with a range of one to five or more weeks.

The average initial dose for a large synovial space in horses is 120 mg with a range from 40 to 240 mg. Smaller spaces will require a correspondingly lesser dose.

The average initial dose for a large synovial space in dogs is 20 mg. Smaller spaces will require a correspondingly lesser dose.

Storage and Handling:

Store at controlled room temperature 20° to 25° C (68° to 77° F). Contents should be used within 12 weeks after the first dose is removed.

This product requires a Valid prescription.

Prescription items are NON-RETURNABLE and NON-REFUNDABLE.