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Iron Dextran and Vitamin B12 Injection 10%+0.01%
Composition:
Each ml contains:
Iron (as iron dextran)………………………..100mg
Vitamin B12, cyanocobalamin……………….100μg
Excipients ad……………………………………1ml
Description:
Iron dextran is used for prophylactic 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 prophylactic and treatment of by cyanocobalamin deficiency caused anaemia.
Indications:
TProphylactics and treatment of anaemia in piglets and calves.
Administration and Dosage:
TFor intramuscular or subcutaneous administration:
Calves: 4 - 8 ml subcutaneous, in the first week after birth.
Piglets: 2 ml intramuscular, 3 days after birth.
Side Effects:
Muscle tissue is coloured temporarily by this preparation.
Leaking of injection fluid can cause a persistent discoloration of skin.
Contraindications:
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.
Withdrawal Time:
None.
Storage:
Store below 25ºC, in a cool and dry place, and protect from light.
