Intrafer-100 B12
Description
Solution for parenteral administration
Description
Iron dextran is used for prophylactics 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 prophylactics and treatment of by cyanocobalamin deficiency caused anaemia.
Indications
Prophylactics 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.
Packaging
Vial of 100 ml.