Xylazine base 100mg/mL in a sterile solution for injection
 
Action:
Xylazine is an alpha-2 adrenergic agonist.
 
Indication:
A non-narcotic sedative, analgesic and muscle relaxant for use in horses and deer.
 
Contraindication:
Shock, cardiac incompetence, severe respiratory depression, late pregnancy.
 
Toxicity/Overdose/Antidote:
10x normal dose could be fatal if untreated.
ANTIDOTE: DEER: Use yohimbine injection i/v.
 
DOSAGE:
HORSES: 0.6–1.0mL/100kg b.w. by SLOW i/v injection.
DEER: 0.6–1.0mL/100kg b.w. i/m.
Injection to be given into the anterior half of the neck in food-producing animals.
 
Side Effects:
Anxiety, salivation, tremors, vomiting.
 
Special Precautions:
Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with the eyes.
 
Withholding Times:
MEAT: 3 days.
MILK: Nil.
 
Human First Aid, Symptoms Of Poisoning:
If swallowed, DO NOT induce vomiting. For advice, contact a doctor or the National Poisons Centre (0800 POISON or 0800 764 766) immediately. If skin contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly. The antidote is yohimbine injection i/v.
 
Other Information:
Store below 25°C. Protect from light.
Safety Data Sheet available upon request