Lutalyse®

Description

Lutalyse® (dinoprost tromethamine injection) …temporary substitute for Estrumate

Lutalyse® is a veterinarian prescribed medication for intramuscular use for estrus synchronization, treatment of unobserved (silent) estrus and pyometra (chronic endometritis) in cattle; for abortion of feedlot and other non-lactating cattle; for parturition induction in swine; and for controlling the timing of estrus in estrous cycling mares and clinically anestrous mares that have a corpus luteum.

Storage, Dosage and Administration

• Store at room temperature, 20° to 25° C (68° to 77° F)
• Protect from freezing
• Use within 28 days of first puncture
• Inject 2.0 ml, or as directed by veterinarian, into intermusclar tissue

Precautions

• Follow all prescribed protocol instructions from Reproduction Specialty Group, Inc.
• Contact RSG if prescribed protocol dosage and timing is missed

WARNINGs user safety: Not for human use. Women of childbearing age, asthmatics, and persons with bronchial and other respiratory problems should exercise extreme caution when handling this product. In the early stages, women may be unaware of their pregnancies. Dinoprost tromethamine is readily absorbed through the skin and can cause abortion. Accidental spillage on the skin should be washed off immediately with soap and water. Residue Warnings: No milk discard or preslaughter drug withdrawal period is required for labeled uses in cattle. No preslaughter drug withdrawal period is required for labeled uses in swine. Use of this product in excess of the approved dose may result in drug residues. Do not use in horses intended for human consumption. animal safety Warnings: Severe localized clostridial infections associated with injection of LUTALYSE have been reported. In rare instances, such infections have resulted in death. Aggressive antibiotic therapy should be employed at the first sign of infection at the injection site whether localized or diffuse.

See package insert for additional information.

FOR ANIMAL USE ONLY

Restricted drug (California) – Use only as directed. 

Disposal: Follow all applicable local, state and federal laws