Delvosteron Label - MSD Animal Health

RESTRICTED VETERINARY MEDICINEKeep out of reach of childrenFOR ANIMAL TREATMENT ONLYDELVOSTERON ®Injectable aqueous suspension of ProligestoneActive: Each mL contains 100mg proligestone.20mLRead entire label and leaflet before usePRESENTATIONA 20 mL vial with a white, aqueous, sterile injectable suspension containing 100 mg/mL proligestone.Preservatives: methylhydroxybenzoate 1mg/mL and propylhydroxybenzoate 0.12mg/mL.USESThe safety of progestagens is related to their molecular structure. Proligestone has a unique molecularconfiguration which makes it possible to administer Delvosteron at any stage of the oestrus cycle withlittle risk of undesirable effects on the endometrium.1. Oestrus control(i) BitchesPermanent postponement of heatRepeat injections given in anoestrus induced by previous administration of Delvosteron.Temporary postponement of heatA single injection given during anoestrus.Suppression of heatA single injection given at the beginning of pro-oestrus.(ii) QueensPermanent postponement of callingRepeat injections given in anoestrus/dioestrus induced by the previous administration of Delvosteron.Temporary postponement of callingA single injection given during dioestrus or anoestrus.Suppression of callingA single injection given at the time of calling.2. False pregnancyIt has been shown that in most bitches, a single injection of Delvosteron will effectively alleviate both thenervous signs and lactation associated with false pregnancy.3. Feline Miliary DermatitisFor the treatment of some forms of miliary dermatitis (miliary eczema) in cats.DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATIONShake well before use.Dosage(i) Bitches: 10-33 mg/kg bodyweight. The recommended average doses are as follows:< 5kg: 1.0 - 1.5mL5 - 10kg: 1.5 - 2.5mL10 - 20kg: 2.5 - 3.5mL20 - 30kg: 3.5 - 4.5mL30 - 45kg: 4.5 - 5.5mL≥ 45kg:6mLDelvosteron Page 1 July 2013