VETALGIN® VET Injection – 33 ML

Manufacturer: Samrudh Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Brand/Marketer: MSD Animal Health India
Product Type: Veterinary Analgesic & Antispasmodic Injection
Therapeutic Category: Analgesic / Antipyretic / Antispasmodic / Antirheumatic
Target Species: Cattle, Horses, Calves, Sheep, Goats, Pigs & Dogs
Presentation: 33 ML Vial
Route: Intravenous (IV) or Deep Intramuscular (IM)
Prescription Status: Schedule H Veterinary Prescription Drug 

Composition

Each 1 mL contains:

• Analgin I.P. – 0.5 g (500 mg)
• Chlorbutol I.P. – 0.4% w/v as bacteriostatic agent. 

Clinical Description

VETALGIN VET is a veterinary injectable medicine containing Analgin (Metamizole) with analgesic, antipyretic, antispasmodic and antirheumatic properties.

It provides central analgesic activity and helps relax smooth-muscle spasms, making it particularly useful for painful abdominal conditions such as colic. The antispasmodic effect is accompanied by peripheral vasodilation and improved blood supply to striated muscles. 

Indications / Recommended Uses

VETALGIN is indicated for relief of pain and spasmodic conditions, including:

• Colic and other spasmodic conditions of abdominal organs
• Acute and chronic arthritis
• Rheumatic conditions of muscles and joints
• Neuritis and neuralgia
• Tendovaginitis
• Oesophageal obstruction due to foreign bodies – to help relieve spasm
• Gastritis in small domestic animals – to help prevent vomiting. 

In horses, it is indicated for relief of pain and intestinal spasm in colic and acute gastric dilatation, among other label uses. In pigs, the leaflet also lists cervical spasm during parturition and certain inflammatory conditions in piglets. 

Dosage & Administration

According to MSD's product information:

• Cattle: 8 mL per 100 kg body weight
• Horses: 20–60 mL
• Calves: 5–15 mL
• Sheep & Goats: 2–8 mL
• Pigs: 10–30 mL
• Cervical spasm in pigs: 5–10 mL IM
• Dogs: 1–5 mL. 

Administer by intravenous injection in acute conditions or by deep intramuscular injection. The official leaflet specifically states that the subcutaneous route should not be used, because it may cause tissue irritation. 

Dose and duration should be determined by a registered veterinarian.

Key Benefits

VETALGIN provides combined pain-relieving, fever-reducing and antispasmodic activity in a single injectable formulation.

It is particularly useful for colic and painful smooth-muscle spasms, as well as musculoskeletal pain associated with arthritis and rheumatic conditions. 

Contraindications & Precautions

Do not use in cats.

Do not administer subcutaneously.

VETALGIN should not be used in animals with disturbances of the haematopoietic system. 

Use only under veterinary supervision, particularly when treating food-producing animals.

Withdrawal Period

MSD's current India product page gives a general withdrawal period of:

Meat: 18 days
Milk: 3 days. 

The detailed leaflet contains species-specific withdrawal periods, so for food-producing animals the exact withdrawal applicable to the treated species should be confirmed from the current pack/leaflet. 

Possible Adverse Effects

VETALGIN is generally intended for veterinary administration at prescribed therapeutic doses. Potential reactions associated with injectable analgesic therapy may include local injection-site reactions or hypersensitivity in susceptible animals.

Any unexpected or severe reaction should receive prompt veterinary attention.

Storage

Store protected from light. 

Keep the vial properly closed and follow any additional storage instructions printed on the current product pack.

Important Warning

FOR ANIMAL TREATMENT ONLY. NOT FOR HUMAN USE.

VETALGIN VET is a Schedule H prescription drug and should not be sold by retail without the prescription of a Registered Veterinary Practitioner. 

Do not use in cats. Do not administer by the subcutaneous route.

Rayavets Short Description

VETALGIN VET Injection 33 ML by MSD Animal Health is a veterinary analgesic, antipyretic, antispasmodic and antirheumatic injection containing Analgin I.P. 500 mg/mL with Chlorbutol I.P. 0.4% w/v. It is indicated for relief of colic, abdominal spasms, arthritis, rheumatic muscle and joint conditions, neuralgia and other painful conditions in cattle, horses, calves, sheep, goats, pigs and dogs. It is administered by IV or deep IM injection under veterinary supervision. Do not use in cats or by the subcutaneous route. Store protected from light. For veterinary use only