Iron Dextran +Vitamin B12 Injection 20%

Composition:
Contains per ml.:
Iron (as iron dextran)           200 mg.
Vitamin B12, cyanocobalamin    200 ug
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: 2 - 4 ml. subcutaneous, in the first week after birth.
Piglets: 1 ml. intramuscular, 3 days after birth.

Withdrawal times:
None.

Warning:
Keep out of reach of children.

Shelf life: 3 years

STORAGE:Protect from light and store in a cool dry place and below 30ºC.