SUBCUTANEOUS INJECTION SOLUTION

COMPOSITION:
Each vial contains:
Isometamidium Chloride ……………………………… 125mg
Excipients q.s ……………………………………………… 775 mg

INDICATIONS:
ANTI-SOMA is indicated for treatment and prevention of trypanosomiasis caused by Trypanosoma: T. Congolense, T. Brucei, T. Evansi or T. vivax in Cattle, Buffaloes, Goats, Sheep, Camels, Horses and Dogs.
A preventive dosage ensures protection for 3 to 4 months. – When clinical cases occur, the whole group should be treated.

DESCRIPTION:
Isometamidium is a phenanthridine aromatic amidine with a narrow therapeutic index which has been marketed for over 30 years as both a prophylactic and a therapeutic trypanocidal agent in the field.
Isometamidium chloride is used curatively at lower dosage rates, and prophylactically at higher dosage rates.

CONTRAINDICATION:
ANTI-SOMA should not be administered subcutaneously.
Avoid concurrent administration of other trypanocidal products, particularly diminazene aceturate. Avoid underdosing.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION:
(Subcutaneous route only):
Deep I.M or slow I.V Injection
Dissolve 775mg of powder into 6-12 ml of water for injection.
Preventive Dose: 0.5 – 1 mg / Kg B.W
Curative Dose: 0.25 – 0.5 mg / Kg B.W
Do not inject more than 15 ml per injection site.
Should be used in 1 Hour after dilution

WITHDRAWAL PERIOD:
Meat: 30 Days
Milk: Nil

In a cool and dry place at temperature not more than 30°C away from light

USED FOR:
Camels

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