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Alfaxan® Multidose

Alfaxan® Multidose

Anaesthetic Injection for Dogs and Cats

Alfaxan Multidose contains the active ingredient alfaxalone in an aqueous solution with a pH of 6.5-7. It is registered for use in dogs and cats for both the induction and maintenance of anaesthesia and now comes with a preserved system that reduces the risk of microbial contamination.

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Technical Information

Active Constituent(s)

10 mg/mL Alfaxalone

Indications

Alfaxan Multidose is an injectable steroid anaesthetic for use in dogs and cats. Alfaxan Multidose can be used:

  • As an induction agent prior to gaseous anaesthesia, or
  • As a sole anaesthetic agent for the induction and maintenance of anaesthesia for the performance of examination or surgical procedures.

Dosage

Induction Dose

Premedicated Unpremedicated
Dogs: 2 mg/kg Dogs: 3 mg/kg
Cats: 5 mg/kg Cats: 5 mg/kg

Maintenance Dose

Premedicated Unpremedicated
Dogs: 6-7 mg/kg/hr (0.10-0.12 mg/kg/minute) Dogs: 8-9 mg/kg/hr (0.13-0.15 mg/kg/minute)
Cats: 7-8 mg/kg/hr (0.11-0.13 mg/kg/minute) Cats: 10-11 mg/kg/hr (0.16-0.18 mg/kg/minute)

Product Codes

Size Code
20 mL 520400