Medicine Brand

Cold Care Bolus

Bromhexine Hydrochloride 100 mg

Strength

100 mg

Dosage Form

Bolus

Indication

Cold Care Vet is indicated for the treatment of respiratory disorders associated with productive cough in livestock. This includes: Pneumonia Bronchitis Rhinitis Cough etc.

Mode of Action

Cold Care® Vet is an oral mucolytic agent with a low level of associated toxicity. Cold Care® Vet acts on the mucus at the formative stages in the glands, within the mucus-secreting cells. Cold Care Vet disrupts the structure of acid mucopolysaccharide fibres in mucoid sputum and produces a less viscous mucus, which is easier to expectorate.

Dose Guidance

Dogtreatment
PO

Dose

2

mg/kg

Frequency

q24h

Duration

5 days

Purpose

treatment

2 mg/Kg or 1 Bolus / 50 Kg body weight, twice daily for 5 days.

Cattreatment
PO

Dose

1

mg/kg

Frequency

q24h

Duration

7 days

Purpose

treatment

1 mg/Kg body weight, once daily for 7 days

Cattletreatment
PO

Dose

0.5

mg/kg

Frequency

q24h

Duration

5 days

Purpose

treatment

0.5 mg/Kg or 1 Bolus / 200 Kg body weight, once daily for 5 days.

Horsetreatment
PO

Dose

0.2 – 0.4

mg/kg

Frequency

q24h

Duration

N/A

Purpose

treatment

0.20 - 0.40 mg/Kg or 1 Bolus / 250 - 500 Kg body weight, once daily.

Contraindications

Do not use in animals hypersensitive to Bromhexine Hydrochloride

Alternatives

— other brands with Bromhexine Hydrochloride

Cold Care Bolus dose, price and withdrawal period

Cold Care Bolus is a veterinary bolus containing Bromhexine Hydrochloride (100 mg) from SK+F.

Cold Care Bolus dose in dog

For treatment, the recommended dose of Cold Care Bolus in dog is 2 mg/kg, given orally, once daily for 5 days. 2 mg/Kg or 1 Bolus / 50 Kg body weight, twice daily for 5 days.

Cold Care Bolus dose in cat

For treatment, the recommended dose of Cold Care Bolus in cat is 1 mg/kg, given orally, once daily for 7 days. 1 mg/Kg body weight, once daily for 7 days.

Cold Care Bolus dose in cattle

For treatment, the recommended dose of Cold Care Bolus in cattle is 0.5 mg/kg, given orally, once daily for 5 days. 0.5 mg/Kg or 1 Bolus / 200 Kg body weight, once daily for 5 days.

Cold Care Bolus dose in horse

For treatment, the recommended dose of Cold Care Bolus in horse is 0.2–0.4 mg/kg, given orally, once daily. 0.20 - 0.40 mg/Kg or 1 Bolus / 250 - 500 Kg body weight, once daily.

Cold Care Bolus withdrawal period

In cattle, the withdrawal period for Cold Care Bolus is meat 1 day. Meat: 1 day Milk: Should not be used in cattle producing milk for human consumption.

Dosing information is provided for reference by qualified veterinary professionals and does not replace clinical judgement. Prices are indicative and may vary by region and retailer.