Lutalyse

• Lutalyse is available by prescription only.

• Lutalyse contains prostaglandin F2 alpha.

• Prostaglandins are heavily involved in stimulating birth and ovulation.

• Lutalyse is used to...

• Stimulate estrus synchronization

• Treat infection of the uterus, or pyometra

• Stimulate abortion in beef cows and heifers

• Stimulate breeding in mares

• While using lutalyse will help with reproduction in cattle, cattle breeding programs must be properly managed to see results.

• Keep out of reach of children and pets.

• This product is not intended for human use.

• Lutalyse is absorbed through the skin, and should be handled with caution, especially by...

• Pregnant women

• People suffering from asthma or respiratory problems

• If lutalyse touches your skin, wash it off immediately.

• Lutalyse is not intended for intravenous injection.

• Use in pregnant animals can induce abortion or parturition.

• Store at room temperature.

• Do not let lutalyse freeze.

• Use product within 12 days of opening.

• Use as directed by your veterinarian.

• Follow the instructions printed on the prescription label.

• Do not puncture stopper greater than 20 times.

• Protect from freezing

• Lutalyse should be given by intramuscular injection only.

• Disinfect the stopper of the vial before use.

• Do not enter the vial stopper more than 20 times.

• 100 mL bottles should be used for cattle only to avoid damage to the vial stopper.

• Do not administer to sows/gilts prior to 3 days of normal farrowing.

• In mares, lutalyse is ineffective when administered prior to day 5 after ovulation.

• 25mg (5ml) per cattle administered by IM injection

• 10mg (2ml) per pig administered by IM injection

• 1mg per 100lb (45.5kg) body weight

• Serious injection site infections can occur. Contact your veterinarian immediately if you believe an infection at the injection site has occurred.

• Side effects in mares were typically seen within 15min of injection and disappeared within one hour.