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HISTACURE
Injectable Solution
Composition:
Each 1ml contains Diphenhydramine HCI 20 mg.
Properties:
Diphenhydramine is an antihistaminic substance. It acts like other antihistamines through inhibition of histamine at H1 receptors. It also has substantial sedative, anticholinergic, antitussive, and antiemetic effects.
Indications:
- Histacure has a sedative effect, so it is used for the treatment of agitation like pruritis associated with allergic responses.
- It is used as adjunctive treatment of vomiting and anorexia may be aseptic laminitis in cattle.
- It has been used for treatment and prevention of motion sickness and as an antiemetic in small animals.
Target Species:
Horses, Cattle, Dogs and Cats.
Dosage and administration:
Horses: 1.25-5 ml HISTACURE per 100 kg body weight by IV or IM injection.
Cattle: 2.5-5 ml HISTACURE per 100 kg body weight by IV or IM injection.
Dogs and Cats: 0.5 – 1 ml HISTACURE per 5 kg body weight/ 12 hours by IM injection.
Contra-Indication:
Hypersensitivity to diphenhydramine or other antihistamines in its class.
Side Effects & Warnings:
- CNS depression and anticholinergic effects like dry mouth and urine retention.
- GIT disturbance like diarrhea, vomiting and anorexia may be occurring.
Withdrawal Time:
10 days for meat and 36 hours for milk.
Storage:
Store at temperature not exceeding 30° C and used immediately after opening.