Vetemex Injection - 20 mL

For the prevention of vomiting in dogs and cats, except that induced by motion sickness.
For the treatment of acute vomiting in cats over 16 weeks of age, dogs and puppies 8 weeks of age or older, in combination with other veterinary and supportive measures.
Aids in the prevention and treatment of nausea.
For prevention of perioperative nausea and vomiting and improvement in recovery from general anaesthesia after use of the μ-opiate receptor agonist morphine.

KEY CHARACTERISTICS

• Maropitant is a potent and selective NK-1 receptor antagonist.
• Contains the active ingredient maropitant and uses benzyl alcohol as a preservative for improved local tolerance.
• Safe to use in puppies from 8 weeks of age and kittens from 16 weeks of age.
• Effects last for approximately 24 hours.

BENEFITS

• Improved comfort for the pet - significant reduction in injection pain with benzyl alcohol compared to metacresol, the preservative found in the leading maropitant injection.
• Prevents nausea and vomiting (except that induced by motion sickness) when given at least one hour in advance.
• Reduces perioperative nausea and improves recovery from general anaesthesia after use of the μ-opiate receptor agonist morphine.

PRESENTATIONS: 20 mL multi-use vial containing 10 mg/mL maropitant as maropitant citrate