Doses - DOPAMINE HCL

Cattle:

For labeled indications: 200 mcg/kg (1 ml per 110 lb. body weight)) SubQ or IM.
Injections should be made using 16 to 18 gauge needles. Subcutaneous injectionsshould be administered under the loose skin in front of or behind the shoulder.
Intramuscular injections should be administered into the muscular region of the neck.
Beef Quality Assurance guidelines recommend subcutaneous administration as thepreferred route. (Label Directions; Dectomax®¯Pfizer)
Monitoring Parameters - Efficacy
Client Information/Withdrawal Times - Cattle must not be slaughtered for human consumption within 35 days of treatment. Not for use in female dairy cat le 20 months of age or older. A withdrawal period has not been established for this product in pre-ruminating calves. Should not be used in calves to be processed for veal.
Dosage Forms/Preparations/FDA Approval Status -
Human-Approved Products: None
Veterinary-Approved Products:
Doramectin 10 mg/ml Injectable Solution in 100 ml, 250 ml, and 500 ml multi-dose vials;
Dectomax® (Pfizer); (OTC). Approved for use in cat le (see limitations in Client Information above).