Dexasone Injection
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- For Horses and Cattle - Indicated for use when an immediate hormonal or anti-inflammatory response is required.
- Supports Metabolic Recovery - In cattle, aids in the treatment of primary ketosis by restoring blood sugar levels and improving appetite and milk production.
- Equine Applications - Used in the management of acute musculoskeletal inflammation, including bursitis, tendonitis, and myositis.
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- For Horses and Cattle - Indicated for use when an immediate hormonal or anti-inflammatory response is required.
- Supports Metabolic Recovery - In cattle, aids in the treatment of primary ketosis by restoring blood sugar levels and improving appetite and milk production.
- Equine Applications - Used in the management of acute musculoskeletal inflammation, including bursitis, tendonitis, and myositis.
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- This product is available by prescription only.
- Due to federal and state laws, we cannot accept returns on prescription items.
- For Horses and Cattle - Indicated for use when an immediate hormonal or anti-inflammatory response is required.
- Supports Metabolic Recovery - In cattle, aids in the treatment of primary ketosis by restoring blood sugar levels and improving appetite and milk production.
- Equine Applications - Used in the management of acute musculoskeletal inflammation, including bursitis, tendonitis, and myositis.
- Supportive Therapy - May be used as adjunctive treatment for mastitis, metritis, pneumonia, laminitis, and other inflammatory or stress-related conditions.
- Fast-Acting Corticosteroid - Provides rapid anti-inflammatory and glucocorticoid effects to promote recovery and improve well-being.
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Dexasone®, 2 mg/mL, 100 mL multiple dose vial. Each mL contains:
Dexamethasone..........................2 mg
Polyethylene glycol 400...........500 mg
Benzyl alcohol............................9 mg
Methylparaben (preservative).....1.8 mg
Propylparaben (preservative)......0.2 mg
Water for Injection...........................qs
4.75% alcohol; HCl to adjust pH to approximately 4.9
Store at controlled room temperature of 20°C to 25°C (68° to 77°F), excursions permitted between 15°C and 30°C (between 59°F and 86°F). Protect from freezing.
Dexasone® is a veterinary corticosteroid formulated to provide fast-acting hormonal and anti-inflammatory support in cattle and horses. In cattle, it's commonly used in the management of primary ketosis, where its gluconeogenic action helps restore normal blood sugar levels and reduce acetone bodies. Many animals show noticeable improvements in attitude, appetite, and milk production within 12 to 24 hours, with continued recovery over the following days.
Beyond ketosis, Dexasone® may be used as supportive therapy in cattle experiencing a range of inflammatory or stress-related conditions, including mastitis, metritis, traumatic gastritis, and respiratory challenges. When used alongside appropriate primary treatment, it helps support overall comfort and well-being during recovery.
In horses, Dexasone® is indicated for acute musculoskeletal inflammation such as bursitis, tendonitis, sprains, and muscle soreness. It may also be used as supportive care for conditions related to fatigue, heat stress, or inflammation when the underlying cause is properly addressed. Dexasone® is for veterinary use only and should be administered under the direction of a licensed veterinarian, with dosing based on species, weight, and clinical needs.
Animals receiving Dexasone® should be under close observation. Because of the anti-inflammatory action of corticosteroids, signs of infection may be masked and it may be necessary to stop treatment until a further diagnosis is made. Overdosage of some glucocorticoids may result in sodium retention, fluid retention, potassium loss, and weight gain.
Dexasone® may be administered to animals with acute or chronic bacterial infections providing the infections are controlled with appropriate antibiotic or chemotherapeutic agents.
Doses greater than those recommended in horses may produce a transient drowsiness or lethargy in some horses. The lethargy usually abates in 24 hours.
Use of corticosteroids, depending on dose, duration, and specific steroid, may result in inhibition of endogenous steroid production following drug withdrawal. In patients presently receiving or recently withdrawn from systemic corticosteroid treatments, therapy with a rapid acting corticosteroid should be considered in unusually stressful situations.
Except for emergency therapy, do not use in animals with chronic nephritis and hypercorticalism (Cushing's syndrome). Existence of congestive heart failure, diabetes, and osteoporosis are relative contraindications. Do not use in viral infections during the viremic stage.
Clinical and experimental data have demonstrated that corticosteroids administered orally or parenterally to animals may induce the first stage of parturition when administered during the last trimester of pregnancy and may precipitate parturition followed by dystocia, fetal death, retained placenta, and metritis.
Additionally, corticosteroids administered to dogs, rabbits, and rodents during pregnancy have produced cleft palate. Other congenital anomalies including deformed forelegs, phocomelia, and anasarca have been reported in offspring of dogs which received corticosteroids during pregnancy.
A withdrawal period has not been established for this product in pre-ruminating calves. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal.
Side effects, such as SAP and SGPT enzyme elevations, weight loss, anorexia, polydipsia, and polyuria have occurred following the use of synthetic corticosteroids in dogs. Vomiting and diarrhea (occasionally bloody) have been observed in dogs and cats.
Cushing's syndrome in dogs has been reported in association with prolonged or repeated steroid therapy.
Corticosteroids reportedly cause laminitis in horses.
Disposal of Unused Prescription Medications
- Return unwanted or unused medications to Revival Animal Health in person, or visit www.disposemymeds.org to find a pharmacy near you.
- A secondary method of drug disposal is to remove the unwanted medication from any wrappers or containers and place it in a plastic bag with moist coffee grounds or cat litter. This can be disposed of in the regular garbage collection.
- Please do NOT dispose of unwanted meds down the drain or toilet, as this may eventually find its way into the human water supply.
Learn more about disposal of unused prescription medications here.
Disposal of Medical Sharps
- When you're finished with the syringe and needle, do not try to recap, remove, bend or break the needle. This is where most injuries occur.
- Dispose the syringe and needle immediately in a nearby sharps container. All sharps must be deposited in a puncture-proof container. Make sure your storage location is child and animal proof.
- As with all product handling, make sure you wash your hands after handling medical sharps.
Disposal of Sharps Container
- When your sharps container is half-full, sift dry Portland Cement throughout the sharps. Fill the container with water, and rotate until the cement is mixed and the sharps have been distributed throughout the cement mixture. Let cement dry for 24 hours.
- Seal the lid of the container tightly and use duct tape to seal. Label the container "Livestock Sharps" to properly identify the contents.
- Dispose of the containers in accordance with your state's regulations.
Our pharmacy hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. − 4:30 p.m. CST.