Atropine 0.1%

Composition:
Each ml contains:
1 mg atropine sulphate.
Action:
Atropine is an alkaloid with an parasympathicolytic activity.
Indications:
Pre-anaesthetic medication;
as a partial antidote in organophosphorous poisoning.
Administration/dosage:
Pre-anaesthetic medication: by subcutaneous injection.
Horse, cattle, pig, dog and cat: 0.03- 0.1 mg atropine sulphate per kg body weight.
As antidote: in all species 0.2-2 mg per kg body weight. In severely affected animals one third of this dose may be given very slowly intravenously in a dilute (2%) solution and the remainder by subcutaneous injection.
Contra-indications/Warnings:
Glaucoma;
do not use with other parasympatholytic agents.
Conservation:
Cool (8-15°C) and protected from light.
Presentation:
Per 12 vials of 50 ml.