Rx Oxytocin injection x 100 ml bottle

Oxytocin Purified Oxytocic Principle (20 USP Units per mL) Sterile Aqueous Solution FOR ANIMAL USE ONLY HAZARDOUS KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN Oxytocin is a sterile aqueous solution of highly purified oxytocic principle derived by synthesis or obtained from the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland of healthy domestic animals used for food by humans. INDICATIONS: Because of the specific action of oxytocin upon the uterine musculature, it is recommended as an aid in the management of the following conditions: To precipitate labor To accelerate normal parturition Postpartum evacuation of uterine debris Postoperative contraction of the uterus following a cesarean section and control of uterine hemorrhage. Oxytocin will contract the smooth muscle cells of the mammary gland to induce milk let-down if the udder is in a proper physiological state. Prescription items are NONREFUNDABLE and NONRETURNABLE - CAUTIONS/WARNINGS:Caution: Do not use in dystocia due to abnormal presentation of the fetus until correction is accomplished. Oxytocin is a potent preparation, accordingly, it should be administered with due caution. For prepartum usage full dilation of the cervix should be accomplished either naturally or through the administration of estrogen prior to oxytocin therapy. - DIRECTIONS:Dosage: Obstetrical Use: Inject aseptically by the intravenous, intramuscular or subcutaneous route as follows: EWES, SOWS: 1.5 to 2.5 mL 30 to 50 USP Units COWS, HORSES: 5.0 mL 100 USP Units These dosages are recommended, and may be repeated as indicated. Milk Let-down:Inject aseptically by the intravenous, intramuscular or subcutaneous route. COWS: 0.5 to 1.0 mL 10 to 20 USP Units SOWS: 0.25 to 1.0 mL 5 to 20 USP Units These dosages are recommended and may be repeated as necessary. Note: Oxytocin will not induce milk let-down unless the udder is in the proper physiological state. - INGREDIENTS:Ingredients: Oxytocin injection contains 20 USP Units of oxytocin and less than 0.4 units of presser activity per mL. Each mL of sterile solution also contains 0.9% w/v sodium chloride, 0.5% w/v chlorobutanol (as a preservative), with water for injection q.s. and pH adjusted to 3.0 to 5.0 with acetic acid. - HEIGHT(INCHES): 1.000 - WIDTH(INCHES):1.000 - LENGTH(INCHES):1.000