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Oxytobel 10 IU/ml Solution for Injection for Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Sheep, Goats, Dogs and Cats

Active ingredient: Oxytocin

Form

Injection

Species

Cats Cattle Dogs Goats Horses Pigs Sheep

Manufacturer

Bela-Pharm GmbH & Co. KG

VMD MA No.

41816/4000

What it's used for

In the mare, cow, sow, ewe, nanny, bitch and queen the product is indicated for: • presence of a fully dilated cervix, promotion of involution of the post...

Full indications, dosage and side effects ↓

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1

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2

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Clinical information

Oxytobel 10 IU/ml Solution for Injection for Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Sheep, Goats, Dogs and Cats — SPC Details

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

In the mare, cow, sow, ewe, nanny, bitch and queen the product is indicated for:
•
presence of a fully dilated cervix, promotion of involution of the post partum
uterus, aid in the control of post partum haemorrhage).
•

Administered by subcutaneous or intramuscular injection.
Mare & Cow 4 – 6 ml
Sow 1 – 3 ml
Ewe & Nanny 1 – 2 ml
Bitch & Queen 0.25 – 1 ml
For treatment of agalactia the stated higher dosage level should be used.

Revised: January 2019
AN: 00235/2018
The product may be administered by slow intravenous injection at dose rates one
third of the above.
Enhanced dose rates will not result in proportionally increased pharmacological
effects.

Do not use in cases of obstructive dystocia and/or in cases of non-dilatation of the
uterine cervix.
Do not use in cases of hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the
excipients.

None.

Revised: January 2019
AN: 00235/2018
Adrenaline at physiological levels markedly reduces the effect of Oxytocin on the
uterus or mammary gland. For this reason the animal should not be frightened when
complete Oxytocin effect is desired to cause either milk "let-down" or uterine
contractions.

Special precautions for use in animals
When the veterinary medicinal product is used as an aid in parturition cervical dilation
must be confirmed prior to administration to prevent risk of foetal death and possible
uterine rupture.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary
medicinal product to animals
Pregnant or lactating women should avoid handling the product as it could cause
smooth muscle (e.g. uterine) contraction.
When administering the product, care should be taken to avoid accidental self-
injection.
In case of accidental self-injection, seek medical advice immediately and show the
package leaflet or the label to the physician.

This veterinary medicinal product maybe used concurrently with antibiotics in the
treatment of endometritis.
Stimulation of
and mammary gland.
If sympathomimetic agents or other vasoconstrictors are used concurrently with
oxytocin, post-partum hypertension may result.

Keep the container in the outer carton in order to protect from light.
Store in a refrigerator (2°C – 8°C).
Once opened do not store above 25°C.

Meat and offal: zero days.
Milk: zero hours.
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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.