Sedator is a dose controlled sedative and analgesic. It may be used to facilitate examinations, x-rays, minor surgical procedures, transport etc. It may be used to control pain including that of the uncomplicated equine colic case. Sedator has a role in providing prolonged analgesia (up to 12 hours) in horses for example with an accident case. Sedator is a sedative and analgesic that may be used to facilitate:
• Examinations e.g. endoscopy, rectal palpation, gynaecological examinations and all diagnostic imaging procedures
• Minor surgical procedures e.g. treatment and suturing of wounds, removal of skin tumours, hoof care and castration.
• Pre-anaesthetic agent.
• Treatment and medication e.g. use of nasogastric tube, clipping and shoeing.
• In painful procedures detomidine should be used in combination with an analgesic or a local anaesthetic.
• Effective analgesia in treatment of colic cases and management of serious injuries.
• Dental examinations and procedures
• Safe handling of fractious animals.
