Neocell

SODIUM SALICYL 80% WSP, powder for oral solution for cattle (calves) and pigs

QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Per gram:
Active substance:
Sodium salicylate:     800 mg
(equivalent to 690 mg of salicylic acid as sodium salt)  

PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Powder for oral solution.
White or almost-white powder.

Target species
Cattle (calves) and pigs.

Indications for use, specifying the target species
Cattle:
For supportive treatment of pyrexia in acute respiratory disease, in combination with appropriate (anti-infective) therapy if necessary.
Pigs:
For the treatment of inflammation, in combination with concurrent antibiotic therapy.

Contraindications
Do not administer to animals with severe hypoproteinamia, liver and kidney affections.
Do not administer in case of gastrointestinal ulcerations and chronic gastrointestinal disorders.
Do not administer in case of malfunction of the hematopoetic system, coagulopathies, haemorrhagic diathesis.
Do not use sodium salicylates in neonates or calves less than 2 weeks of age.
Do not use in piglets less than 4 weeks of age.
Do not use in animals with known hypersensitivity to sodium salicylate or to excipient.

Special warnings for each target species
None.

Special precautions for use
i. Special precautions for use in animals
Given that sodium salicylate may inhibit clotting of blood, it is recommended that elective surgery should not be performed on animals within 7 days after the end of treatment.
 
ii. Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal product to animals
People with known hypersensitivity to sodium salicylate or related  substances (e.g. aspirin) or excipients should avoid contact with the veterinary medicinal product.
Irritation of the skin, eye, and respiratory tract might occur. During preparation and mixing of the product, direct contact with the skin and eyes, and direct inhalation of the powder should be avoided. It is recommended to wear gloves, safety glasses, and a dust mask. Particular attention should be taken when opening the bucket.
In case of  accidental dermal exposure wash skin immediately with water.
In the event of accidental eye contact, the user is advised to wash the eye with plenty of water for 15 minutes, and seek medical advice if irritation persists.
During administration of  medicated drinking water or milk (replacer) to the animals skin contact should be prevented by wearing gloves. Wash accidentally exposed skin immediately with water.

Adverse reactions (frequency and seriousness)
Gastrointestinal irritation may occur especially in animals with pre-existing gastrointestinal disease.  Such irritation may clinically be manifested by production of black manure due to blood loss in the gastrointestinal tract.
Inhibition of normal blood clotting may occur incidentally.  If this effect occurs it will be reversible and effects will diminish within approximately 7 days.

Use during pregnancy, lactation or lay
Laboratory studies in rats have shown evidence of teratogenic and foetotoxic effects.
Salicylic acid crosses the placenta and is excreted with the milk. Half-life in the new-born is longer and thus toxicity symptoms may occur much sooner.  Furthermore platelet aggregation is inhibited and bleeding time is increased, a situation which is not favourable during  difficult parturition / caesarean section. Finally some studies indicate that delivery is postponed.
The product should not be used during pregnancy and lactation.

Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
Concurrent administration of potentially nephrotoxic drugs (e.g. aminoglycosides) should be avoided.
Salicylic acid is highly plasma (albumin) bound and competes with a variety of compounds (e.g. ketoprofen) for plasma protein binding sites
Plasma clearance of salicylic acid has been reported to increase in combination with corticosteroids, possibly due to induction of metabolism of salicylic acid.
Concurrent use with other NSAIDs is not recommended, because of increased risk of gastro-intestinal ulcerations.
Do not use in combination with drugs known to have anticoagulant properties.

Amounts to be administered and administration route
    Cattle:    40 mg sodium salicylate per kg of bodyweight once daily,
        (equivalent to 50 mg product per kg BW per day),
        for 1 - 3 days.
    Pigs:    35 mg sodium salicylate per kg of bodyweight per day,
        (equivalent to 43.75 mg product per kg BW per day),
    for 3-5 days.

The product can be administered orally through the milk-replacer and/or the drinking water.

Overdose (symptoms, emergency procedures, antidotes), if necessary
Calves tolerate dosages up to 80 mg/kg for 5 days or 40 mg/kg for 10 days without any adverse effects.
Pigs tolerate dosages up to 175 mg/kg for up to 10 days without any significant adverse effects.
In case of an acute overdose intravenous bicarbonate infusion results in a higher clearance of salicylic acid by alkalisation of the urine and may be beneficial in correcting (secondary metabolic) acidosis.

Withdrawal period(s)
Cattle and pigs:     
Meat and offal: zero days.

Incompatibilities
Do not mix with other veterinary medicinal products.

Shelf life
Shelf life of the veterinary medicinal product as packaged for sale: 3 years.
Shelf life after first opening the immediate packaging: 3 months.
Shelf life after reconstitution in drinking water: 24 hours.
Shelf life after reconstitution in milk replacer: 4 hours.

Special precautions for storage
Store below 25 ºC.
Do not refrigerate or freeze.
Protect from frost.

Nature and composition of immediate packaging
- Composite can: container consisting of PET/aluminium/adhesive/paper, with a PET/aluminium tear-off membrane and a HDPE lid.
The composite can contains 1 kg of product.
- Bucket: polypropylene bucket provided with a polypropylene lid.
The bucket contains 1, 2.5 or 5 kg of product.
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.

Special precautions for the disposal of unused veterinary medicinal products or waste materials derived from the use of such products
Any unused veterinary medicinal product or waste materials derived from such veterinary medicinal products should be disposed of in accordance with local/national requirements.