Iron Dextran (Iron-III Injectable Supplement for Livestock) 100ml

IRON 100 INJECTION

Following intramuscular or subcutaneous injection of Iron 100 Inj., the hemoglobin concentration in the blood and packed cell volume increase rapidly, especially in iron deficiency anemia in animals.

• Most piglets are born with minimum iron reserves, and after a few days the red blood cell production begins to decrease and a deficiency in the overwhelming growth of the young animals is noticed. Therefore it is very important to supply this depletion of iron for normal growth and development of the young animals.
• It has been proven that a dose of 2 ml given within the first 3 days of birth shows no loss of weight or health. The iron supplements should be given an injection as a prophylactic aid to prevent iron deficiency anemia and the consequences (loss of appetite, diarrhea, retarded growth, and diminished resistance against infectious agents and in changing the of atmospheric conditions).

Composition (per ml)

Iron-III (as hydroxide dextran complex) 100 mg

Contra-indications

Vitamin-E deficiency and/or selenium deficiency in piglets are prevalent because of the increased chance of toxicity.

Side effects

• Pain and inflammatory reactions may occur, along with discoloration of muscles. Sometimes anaphylactic reactions may occur.
• Administration of very high doses may cause siderosis, intoxication with hypotonia, shock and even death.

Dosage and administration

For deep intramuscular or subcutaneous injection at a suitable injection site.

Treatment:

• Pigs : 3 – 5 ml 1st injection, when necessary 2nd injection 7 days later.
• Piglets: 1 – 2 ml on the 3rd day of life and on the 5th day of life.
• Cattle, horses: 5 – 8 ml 1st injection, when necessary 2nd injection 7 days later.
• Calves, foals : 3 – 8 ml in the 1st week of life, when necessary 2nd injection 7 days later.
• Sheep, goats : 3 – 4 ml 1st injection, when necessary 2nd injection 7 days later.
• Dogs: 0.5 – 2 ml 1st injection, when necessary 2nd injection 7 days later.

Prophylaxis

• Piglets: 2 ml on 3rd day of life and on the 21st day of life.
• Sows: 5 ml two weeks before farrowing.

Withdrawal period
None.

Storage

Store in a dry, dark place between 15 °C and 25 °C.
Keep medicines away from children.

Packing
100 ml multidose vial packed in an individual box (48 vials per box).