Cloprochem

Injectable solution for parenteral use

Description

Cloprostenol is a synthetic prostaglandin analogue structurally related to Prostaglandin F_2µ (PGF_2µ), for use in cattle and horses. As a potent luteolytic agency it causes functional and morphological regression of the corpus luteum (luteolysis) in cattle and horses followed by return to oestrus and normal ovulation.

Composition

Contains per ml:
Cloprostenol	250 µg
Solvents	1 ml

Indications

Cattle:
- Functional ovarian disorders such as anoestrus due to persistent corpus luteum, suboestrus, luteal or follicular cysts.
- Synchronisation of oestrus.
- Induction of parturition or abortion (associated increased incidence of retained foetal membranes, retentio secundinarum). Postpuerperium disorders of the uterus (e.g. pyometra, endometritis).

Mares:
- Induction of oestrus in cycling mares (at day 5-13 of cycle).
- Induction of abortion during the first 35 days of pregnancy.

Contra indications

Do not administer to pregnant animals, unless the objective is to terminate pregnancy. Do not administer to horses intended for human consumption.

Side effects

Use for induction of parturition or abortion in cattle is accompanied by an increased incidence of retained foetal membranes.

Dosage

For intramuscular administration:

Cattle: 2 ml. per single or repeated dose.
Mares: 1 - 2 ml. per single dose.
Ponies and donkies: 0.5 - 1 ml. per single dose.

Withdrawal times

- For meat : 1 days.
- For milk : 0 days.

Warning

Packing

Vial of 10 ml.