Elephant Formulary
© 2003-17 Susan K. Mikota DVM and Donald C. Plumb, Pharm.D. Published by
Elephant Care International
www.elephantcare.org
Disclaimer: the information on this page is used entirely at the reader's discretion, and is made available on the express condition that no liability, expressed or implied, is accepted by the authors or publisher for the accuracy, content, or use thereof.
PLEASE CONSIDER A DONATION TO KEEP THIS VALUABLE INFORMATION COMING! DONATE HERE!
Flumethasone
Elephant specific information, if available, is in blue.
Chemistry – Flumethasone occurs as an odorless, white to creamy white, crystalline powder. Its chemical name is 6alpha,9alpha-difluoro-16alpha methylprednisolone.
Pharmacokinetics – No information was located for this agent.
Contraindications/Precautions – Flumethasone is contraindicated during the last trimester of pregnancy. Refer to the General Statement on the glucocorticoids for more information.
Doses –
Horses:
For labeled indications (musculoskeletal conditions due to inflammation, where permanent changes do not exist…, and also for allergic states such as hives, urticaria and insect bites):
a) 1.25 – 2.5 mg daily by IV, IM or intra-articular injection. If necessary, the dose may be repeated. (Package insert; Flucort®—Syntex)
b) 1.0 – 2.5 mg/450 kg IV or IM (Robinson 1987)
Dosage Forms/Preparations/Approval Status/Withdrawal Times–
Veterinary-Approved Products: None
Flumethasone Tablets 0.0625 mg; Flucort® Tablets (Fort Dodge); (Rx) Approved for use in dogs and cats. Note: may not presently be available.
Flumethasone Injection 0.5 mg/ml in 100 ml vials; Flucort® Solution (Fort Dodge); (Rx) Approved for use in dogs, cats, and horses.
Human-Approved Products: None