Dechra Veterinary Products has launched Prevomax (maropitant), a new formulation anti-emetic injection for dogs and cats.

Prevomax 10 mg/ml uses benzyl alcohol as a preservative, as opposed to the other injectable formulation of maropitant (Cerenia) which uses metacresol as the preservative.

Dechra says benzyl alcohol causes less injection site pain than metacresol.

Prevomax comes in a 20 ml bottle and has a 56-day broached shelf life.

Dechra Brand Manager Claire Morgan said: "We are delighted to launch Prevomax to the UK and IE market.

"Human clinical studies have shown that an injection containing benzyl alcohol causes less pain than an injection preserved with metacresol.

"Prevomax is particularly useful for the treatment and prevention of nausea induced by chemotherapy and for treatment of vomiting, in combination with other supportive measures."

Dechra is inviting veterinary professionals to share their experience of using Prevomax for a chance to win a £100 Amazon gift card.

Entries must be received by February 28 2018 and should be submitted at www.dechra.co.uk/prevomax 

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