Product Description
Composition
Each gram contains Methenamine USP 950 mg, Thiamine hydrochloride (Vitamin B1) 8 mg, Riboflavin BP (Vitamin B2) 1 mg & Menadione sodium
bisulfate as BP (Vitamin K3) 2 mg.
Pharmacology
Methenamine is a urinary antiseptic. It is rapidly absorbed from the intestines. Methenamine is dissolved in the urine and converted to formaldehyde,
which is a highly effective antiseptic. It also acts as a diuretic. Vitamins B1 and B2 play an important role in controlling metabolic diseases caused by
various diseases and disorders. Vitamin K prevents bleeding.
Indication
Nefguard Vet is indicated in cases of urinary tract infections (such as- nephritis, cystitis etc.) and effective as a preventive in cases of ascites, gout,
pharmacological poisoning, gumboro etc.in poultry.
Dosage & Administration
Route of administration- For oral administration only.
Poultry- 1 g/Liter drinking water for 3-5 days.
Livestock- 1g/10 kg body weight daily for 7 days.
Or as directed by the registered Veterinary physician.
Contraindication
Contraindicated in poultry & livestock hypersensitive to any ingredients of Nefguard Vet.
Warning and Precaution
Cannot be used in animals and poultry with severe impaired liver and kidney functions and suffer from severe dehydration.
Side Effects
Common - GIT disorders, nausea, vomiting and anorexia. Rare- may be painful urination.
Use in pregnancy & lactation
In pregnant animals- No teratogenic effects were observed in the animal during pregnancy.
In dairy animal- Methenamine is excreted though milk but no adverse effects have been observed. However, it should be used in pregnant and lactating
animals considering the necessity and risks.
Drug Interactions
With medicine- Methenamine reacts with sulfonamides and converted into insoluble sulfonamide-formaldehyde sediments, so methanamine and
sulfonamides should not be used together.
With food & others- Not Known.
Overdose
In case of overdose, symptomatic treatment is indicated. Withdrawal Time: Meat, milk & egg- 0 (zero) day. Storage: Store below 30 ºC temperature
and dry place, protected from light. Keep all medicines out of reach of children.
Packing
100 g Sachet.
