Target species
Neonatal pigs
Indications for use, specifying the target species
Neonatal pigs: For the prevention and treatment of iron deficiency anaemia.
Contra-indications
None
Special warnings for each target species
None
Special precautions for use
Special precautions for use in animals
Normal aseptic injection techniques should be practised.
Special precautions for the person administering the veterinary medicinal product to animals
Care should be taken to avoid accidental self injection. In the event of accidental self injection seek medical advice. Wash hands after use.
Other precautions
The sachet should not be opened until the product is required for use. Avoid the introduction of contamination during use.
Adverse reactions (frequency and seriousness)
There are normally no undesirable side effects associated with the use of the product. Its use does not result in permanent staining of the injected muscle tissue.
Use during pregnancy, lactation or lay
Not applicable
Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
There are no known interactions between the product and other medicaments. There are no known other forms of interaction. Do not mix with other products prior to administration.
Amounts to be administered and administration route
Use only automatic syringe equipment
Swab the septum before use. The product is administered as a single 1 mL (200 mg iron) dose by deep intramuscular injection into the hind limb midway between the stifle joint and the base of the tail. Injections should be administered as follows:
For the prevention of iron deficiency anaemia: not later than the third day of life.
For the treatment of iron deficiency anaemia: at the onset of clinical anaemia, normally within the first three weeks of life.
For 100 & 250 ml plastic vials: as the vial cannot be broached more than 20 times, use of automatic syringe equipment is recommended.
For 100 ml collapsible vial: as the vial cannot be broached more than 4 times, the use of automatic syringe equipment is recommended.
Overdose (symptoms, emergency procedures, antidotes), if necessary
Overdosage with the product is unlikely to result in signs of intoxication.
Withdrawal periods
Meat and offal: Zero Days