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Cortico Veyxin 10 mg/ml Suspension for Injection for Cattle, Horses, Dogs and Cats

Active ingredient: Prednisolone Acetate

Form

Injection

Species

Cats Cattle Dogs Horses

Manufacturer

Veyx-Pharma GmbH

VMD MA No.

27569/4007

What it's used for

In horses, cattle, dogs and cats: Supportive treatment of acute non-infectious arthritis, bursitis, tenosynovitis or allergic skin disease. In cattle: Supp...

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Clinical information

Cortico Veyxin 10 mg/ml Suspension for Injection for Cattle, Horses, Dogs and Cats — SPC Details

Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 26 Mar 2026.

In horses, cattle, dogs and cats:
Supportive treatment of acute non-infectious arthritis, bursitis, tenosynovitis or allergic
skin disease.
In cattle:
Supportive treatment of primary ketosis (acetonaemia).
For intramuscular use.
For single use.
Shake the suspension well before use.
The dosage needed may vary according to individual clinical circumstances such as
the severity of the signs and the length of time for which they have been present.
Cattle, horse
corresponding to 2 - 5 ml of the product per 100 kg body weight
Dog, cat: 0.5 - 1 mg prednisolone acetate / kg body weight
corresponding to 0.05 - 0.1 ml of the product per kg body weight
The injection volume should not exceed 10 ml per injection site. If necessary,
distribute the required injection volume over multiple sites.
The stopper should not be punctured more than 50 times.
Care should be taken not to overdose Channel Island breeds. Larger doses will be
required if the signs have been present for some time or if relapsed animals are
being treated.
Do not use in case of:
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excipients
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Unlimited renewal: January 2023
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Please see also section 4.5 Special precautions for use in animals
Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
Glucocorticoids, such as prednisolone acetate, are known to exert a wide range of
side-effects.
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course of infections
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growth retardation including impairment of bone growth and damage to the bone
matrix in young animals
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diabetes mellitus and deterioration of pre-existing diabetes mellitus
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inducing effect, excitation states, rarely depression in cats, rarely depression or
aggressiveness in dogs
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increased retention of placenta
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progress of the disease.
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Except in cases of acetonaemia, corticoid administration is to induce an improvement
in clinical signs rather than a cure. The treatment should be combined with treatment
of the underlying disease and/or environmental control.

Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
4.4 Special warnings for each target species
Except in cases of acetonaemia, corticoid administration is to induce an improvement
in clinical signs rather than a cure. The treatment should be combined with treatment
of the underlying disease and/or environmental control.
4.5 Special precautions for use
Special precautions for use in animals
Conditions requiring special precautionary measures are:
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Glucocorticoids should only be used with strict assessment of need in the case of:
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been sufficiently clarified
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with such preparations should be monitored frequently during the treatment period.
Severe infections may occur during treatment with glucocorticoids. If infections occur,
consult the treating veterinarian.
Regarding vaccination, a sufficient amount of time should be allowed in relation to
glucocorticoid treatment. Active immunisation should not be performed during and for
up to two weeks following glucocorticoid treatment. The development of adequate
immunity may also be impaired in the case of preventive vaccination performed up to
8 weeks prior to the beginning of treatment.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal
product to animals
Prednisolone , propylene glycol and benzyl alcohol may cause hypersensitivity
(allergic) reactions in sensitised people.
People with known hypersensitivity to prednisolone or any of the excipients should
avoid contact with the product.
Prednisolone can cause harm to the unborn foetus; therefore, it is recommended that
pregnant women avoid using this product.
Exposure to prednisolone may cause transient mood changes and gastrointestinal
discomfort in some people.
Administration should be performed with caution in order to avoid accidental self-
injection.

Unlimited renewal: January 2023
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In case of accidental self-injection, seek medical advice immediately and show the
package leaflet or the label to the physician.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Accidental spillage onto skin or into the eyes should be rinsed off with water
immediately.
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diuretics
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concomitant administration of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
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corticosteroids resulting in decreased blood levels and reduced physiological
effect.
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patient with myasthenia gravis
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Keep the vial in the outer carton in order to protect from light.
Cattle: Meat and offal: 35 days
Milk: 24 hours
Horse: Meat and offal: 53 days
Not authorised for use in lactating mares producing milk for human consumption.
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This information is sourced from the official Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) published by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD). It is provided for informational purposes only and does not replace professional veterinary advice. Always consult your vet before administering any medication.

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