Iron Dextran and Vitamin B12 Injection 10%+0.01% for livestock

Composition:

Contains per ml:

Iron (as iron dextran) ……………………………………………………………. 100 mg.

Vitamin B12( cyanocobalamin)……………………………………………….. 100 µg.

Solvents ad ……………………………………………………………………………. 1 ml.

Description:

Iron dextran is used for prophylaxis and treatment of by iron deficiency caused anaemia in piglets and calves. Parenteral administration of iron has the advantage that the necessary amount of iron can be administered in one single dosage. Cyanocobalamin is used for prophylaxis and treatment of by cyanocobalamin deficiency caused anaemia.

Indications:

Prophylaxis and treatment of anaemia in calves and piglets.

Contra-indications:

Administration to animals with vitamin E deficiency.

Administration to animals with diarrhoea.

Administration in combination with tetracyclines, because of the interaction of iron with

tetracyclines.

Side effects:

Muscle tissue is coloured temporarily by this preparation.

Leaking of injection fluid can cause a persistent discoloration of skin.

Dosage:

For intramuscular or subcutaneous administration:

Calves : 4 – 8 ml subcutaneous, in the first week after birth.

Piglets : 2 ml intramuscular, 3 days after birth.

Withdrawal times:

None

STORAGE: Store below 30°C. Protect from light.

For intravenous or intramuscular use as determined by the veterinarian.

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