IRON HYDROGENATED DEXTRAN

Butler Animal Health Supply

Iron Hydrogenated Dextran Injection Hemantic

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*

• IRON HYDROGENATED DEXTRAN DESCRIPTION
• INDICATIONS
• DOSAGE
• DIRECTIONS FOR USE
• PRECAUTIONS
• SIDE EFFECTS
• HOW SUPPLIED
• IRON HYDROGENATED DEXTRAN DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Uses

For Prevention and Treatment of Iron Deficiency Anemia in Baby Pigs

IRON HYDROGENATED DEXTRAN DESCRIPTION

INDICATIONS

DOSAGE

For intramuscular injection only.

For Prevention of iron deficiency anemia, administer 1 mL (100 mg iron) at 2 to 4 days of age.
For Treatment of iron deficiency anemia, administer 1 mL (100 mg iron). Treatment may be repeated in 10 days.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Disinfect rubber stopper of vial and injection site with a cotton ball moistened with rubbing alcohol or other suitable disinfectant. Use a small needle (20 gauge, 5/8 inch) and syringe that have been sterilized by boiling in water for 20 minutes. Injection should be made intramuscularly into the back of the ham (see diagram below). Apply tension to the skin at the injection site by pulling skin and fat downward with pressure from the thumb or fingers. Inject into the muscle to a depth of approximately 1/2 inch. Use a clean, sterile needle and syringe for each pig to avoid spreading infection.

PRECAUTIONS

If  disease or abnormal condition is suspected, consult veterinarian before administration.

SIDE EFFECTS

Occasionally pigs may exhibit a reaction to iron injection, clinically characterized by prostration and muscular weakness. In extreme cases, death may result.

The intramuscular injection of organic iron preparations into pigs beyond 4 weeks of age may cause staining of muscle tissue.

HOW SUPPLIED

100 mL multiple dose vials.

IRON HYDROGENATED DEXTRAN DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

For intramuscular injection only.

Prevention:1 mL (100 mg iron) at 2 to 4 days of age.

See accompany lea flet for additional information.

I-0900-04                                                          Rev. 08-10  

Each mL of sterile solution contains 100 mg of elemental iron stabilized with a low molecular weight hydrogenated dextran and 0.5% phenol as a preservative.

Store at a controlled room temperature between 15^o and 30^oC (59^o - 86^oF).

Protect from freezing.

TAKE TIME OBSERVE LABEL DIRECTIONS.

Net Contents: 100 mL
FOR ANIMAL USE ONLY
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

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