GIN-SPONGE 40
Flugestone Acetate Vaginal Sponge
For Veterinary Use Only
Physical Information
GIN-SPONGE 40 Intravaginal Sponges are a polyurethane sponge impregnated with 40mg Flugestone acetate (Flurogestone acetate, Flugestone acetate) per sponge. Each sponge contains a drawstring to allow easy removal of the sponge.
Composition
Flugestone acetate (Flurogestone acetate, Flugestone acetate) 40mg per sponge.
Indications
GIN-SPONGE 40 Intravaginal Sponges are used for controlled breeding in sheep and goats to synchronise oestrous (estrus, oestrus, estrous) and ovulation. GIN-SPONGE 40 Intravaginal sponges will not cause barren animals to become fertile. Flugestone acetate (Flurogestone acetate, Flugesterone acetate) is a potent progestogen, which will prolong the di-oestrus stage of the reproductive cycle allowing synchronization of the breeding cycle in a group of ewes. Following insertion of the Syncrite Vaginal sponge in the vagina, the sponge releases Flugestone acetate (Flurogestone acetate, Flugesterone acetate), a progestogen
which is absorbed and subjects the ewe to a progestational action comparable to the luteal phase of the sexual cycle. This artificially imposed progestational phase is ended by the removal of the sponge.
Injection with PMSG at the time of sponge removal, induces a simultaneous start of the follicular phase in the treated animals. Follicles then develop and synchronised oestrous (estrus, oestrus, estrous) and ovulation follow.
Pack sizes
10-pack plastic bag | 400 or 850 bags/ctn
Dosage and Administration
Oestrous (estrus, oestrus, estrous) is likely to occur 36 hours to 48 hours following sponge removal and ovulation after a following 24 hours. Induction of oestrous (estrus, oestrus, estrous) is enhanced following the use of PMSG 2 days before or at the time of sponge removal.
Insert the sponge by using the applicator. Disinfect the applicator in either a 10% benzalkonium chloride solution or 5g/L chlorhexidine gluconate solution. Do not immerse the sponge in disinfectant. Using a gloved hand insert the sponge into the end of the applicator so that the sponge is just behind the end of the applicator tube, leave the string hanging free. Insert the applicator 10cm to 15 cm into the vagina and gently eject the sponge by pushing the applicator plunger. Remove the applicator so that the drawstring is hanging outside the vagina. Wipe the applicator clean and re-immerse in disinfectant after each use.
Sponge removal - gently pull on the string to remove the sponge. Some discharge may occur which is normal. If no string is visible carefully examine the vagina to locate the string and remove the sponge.
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