Store at room temperature, below 25 ° C. If crystallized, shake at room temperature until crystals dissolve.
Dogs and Cats: SALIX - 5 mg/kg body weight (2 mg per pound) given once or twice daily. May be given by either intramuscular or intravenous route in dogs, but only by the intramuscular route in cats.
A prompt diuresis usually follows the initial treatment. In severe or refractory cases the dose may be doubled or increased by increments of 2.2 mg/kg (1 mg/lb) body weight.
In acute conditions in dogs, where an emergency exists, slow intravenous administration of the calculated dose may be repeated in 1 to 2 hours.
Diuretic therapy should be discontinued after resolution of the edema, or maintained to prevent recurrence. Re-examination of the patient and close liaison with the client are necessary to establish an optimum dosage schedule.
Cattle: SALIX - 0.5 to 1 mg/kg body weight (0.25 to 0.5 mg/lb) administered intramuscularly or intravenously or 500 mg (10 mL) once daily or 250 mg (5 mL) twice daily per 454 kg (1000 lb) animal at 12 hour intervals.
A prompt diuresis usually ensues from the initial treatment. A reduction of the edema and softening of the teats and udder usually occurs within 24 to 48 hours after the start of treatment. If no effect is noticed within 72 hours, the animal should be re-examined.
Treatment not to exceed three days.
Horses: SALIX - 0.5 to 1 mg/kg body weight (0.25 to 0.5 mg/lb) administered intramuscularly or intravenously or 500 mg (10 mL) once daily or 250 mg (5 mL) twice daily per 454 kg (1000 lb) animal at 12 hour intervals.
