Name

10% iron dextran injection

character

Livestock efficient antianemic medicine

Composition

100ML:10g

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.

Usage and Dosage

Deep intramuscular injection Piglets: 1ml l ( third day after birth)
Piglets are given 1ml iron dextran for injection by deep intra-muscular injection on the third day after birth. This will ensure an adequate supply of iron for growth until a body weigt of approximately 6-7 kg is reached, and until iron intake from supplementary or starter feeds begins. In herds, which are risk of anaemia before the birth of piglets, it is recommended to ensure that the sows have an adequate intake of vitamin E. grown-up swine 5-10 ml per time

calves: 4-12 ml during the 1st week, if necessary to be repeated at 4 to 6 weeks of age.

Withdrawal times

Not required

Warning

Keep out of reach of children and uninformed persons.
Sell for veterinary use only

Packing

10ml 50ml 100ml