Butorphanol

Butorphanol (10 mg/mL Injection)

Trusted Pain Relief and Sedation Support for Dogs

Managing pain effectively is essential to improving your dog’s comfort, recovery, and overall well-being. Butorphanol is a veterinarian-prescribed injectable medication known for its dual role in pain relief and sedation, making it a valuable tool in veterinary care.

🔬 How Butorphanol Works

Butorphanol is a synthetic opioid analgesic with both agonist and antagonist activity. It binds to specific opioid receptors in the central nervous system to suppress pain perception and enhance sedation, while also reducing the risk of respiratory depression often associated with other opioids.

✅ Key Benefits of Butorphanol for Dogs

• Effective Pain Control
  Provides rapid and reliable relief from moderate pain due to surgery, trauma, or disease (e.g., musculoskeletal injuries, abdominal discomfort).

• Enhanced Sedation & Anesthesia
  Used with alpha-2 agonists or other sedatives, Butorphanol deepens sedation and extends pain control:

  • Pre-anesthetic preparation: Calms the animal before anesthesia induction

  • Balanced anesthesia: Reduces the need for high doses of other anesthetics

  • Post-operative pain relief: Supports comfortable recovery after procedures

• Facilitates Minor Procedures
  Provides calming and mild restraint for minor diagnostic or surgical procedures, minimizing stress and movement in uncooperative patients.

🐶 Veterinary Use Indications

• General & Post-Surgical Pain

• Colic or Abdominal Discomfort

• Pre-Anesthetic Sedation

• Balanced Anesthesia Protocols

• Sedation for Minor Procedures

💉 Administration & Dosage

• Form: Injectable solution (10 mg/mL)

• Route: Intramuscular (IM) or Intravenous (IV)

• Species: Dogs only

• Dosage: Determined by a veterinarian based on weight, clinical need, and concurrent medications

🧊 Storage Guidelines

Store at 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F). Protect from light and do not freeze.

⚠️ Important Considerations

• Prescription-Only Medication – Administered by or under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian.

• Not for human use

• May cause mild sedation, ataxia, or gastrointestinal upset. Always follow your veterinarian’s instructions regarding dosage and combinations with other drugs.

🩺 Veterinary Insight

Butorphanol is widely trusted in veterinary medicine as part of multimodal pain management. Its versatility makes it ideal for use across a variety of clinical settings—from routine surgeries to acute pain episodes—with a proven safety profile when used appropriately.

🐾 Help Your Dog Heal Comfortably

Ask your veterinarian if Butorphanol is the right choice for your dog’s pain management plan or anesthetic preparation.

Please refer to the product label or consult with your veterinarian for specific dosing recommendations.

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