This medicines update is provided by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) and lists new active substance, new marketing authorisations and changes to authorisations most relevant to vets.
Changes to authorisations most relevant to vets
The changes to authorisations most relevant to vets can be found below. Each product listed, along with the authorisation holder, distribution category and details of which Summary of Product Characteristics sections have been revised/changed.
All entries can be found on the VMD’s Product Information Database at www.gov.uk/check-animal-medicine-licensed.
Changes to the SPC, labels and leaflets may change how the medicines should be used. There may be a delay between these changes being authorised to implementation on product literature. Unless you have been advised otherwise, the labelling instructions on the pack which is dispensed should be followed.
Food producing animals
Anesketin 100 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Dogs, Cats and Horses
Eurovet Animal Health GB POM-V
Section 4.5: Ketamine may exhibit pro-convulsant or anti-convulsant properties and should therefore be used with caution in epileptic animals.
For more information, contact the VMD at postmaster@vmd.gov.uk