Contains: Active substances:

Sodium chloride 0.9% w/v

Glucose monohydrate 5.5% w/v

(equivalent to anhydrous glucose 5.0% w/v)

Approximate ionic content in millimoles per litre:

Sodium 150 mmol/L

Chloride 150 mmol/L

Each one litre provides approximately 200 kcal.

Solution for infusion. Clear, colourless solution.

Cattle, calves, horses, dogs and cats.

For the treatment of dehydration in cattle, calves, horses, dogs and cats. It may be used to correct hypovolaemia resulting from shock or gastrointestinal disease. It may be administered to meet normal fluid and electrolyte requirements when fluids cannot be given orally. The glucose is not a significant calorie source but can provide transient improvement of hypoglycaemia.

Infusion rates should not exceed 10 ml/kg/hour to minimise the risk of glycosuria and osmotic diuresis.

Administration of this product to diabetic animals must be conducted with extreme caution.

Sodium overload may occur in animals with cardiac or renal impairment. It should be noted that sodium excretion may be impaired post-surgery/trauma.

There is a risk of thrombosis with intravenous infusion.

Use under veterinary supervision.

Administer by intravenous infusion at a rate not exceeding 10 ml/kg/hour.

The product should ideally be warmed to approximately 37°C prior to administration.

Do not use unless the solution is clear, free from visible particles and the container is undamaged.

The product does not contain an antimicrobial preservative. It is intended for single use only and any unused contents should be discarded.

Monitor fluid output. Administration of a diuretic may be necessary.

Zero days.

Pharmacotherapeutic group: Electrolytes with carbohydrates.

ATCvet code: QB05BB02

The solution is used to replace depleted water and electrolytes and as a temporary source of glucose for animals who cannot be given fluids orally.

Intravenous infusion ensures rapid distribution. The constituents of the infusion solution will be metabolised and excreted through the same pathways as those substances derived from normal dietary sources.

Shelf life of the veterinary medicinal product as packaged for sale:

100 ml: 18 months.

250 ml, 500 ml, 1000 ml, 2000 ml, 3000 ml and 5000 ml: 2 years.

Do not store above 25°C.

Do not freeze.

Presented in polyvinylchloride (PVC) infusion bags, over-wrapped with polypropylene, in cartons of 50 x 100 ml, 20 x 250 ml, 20 x 500 ml, 10 x 1000 ml, 4 x 2000 ml, 4 x 3000 ml and 2 x 5000 ml.

Not all pack sizes may be marketed.

Each carton contains a sufficient number of package leaflets so that individual units may be supplied.

Any unused veterinary medicinal product or waste materials derived from such veterinary medicinal products should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.

Dechra Limited, Snaygill Industrial Estate, Keighley Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2RW, United Kingdom.

10 December 1998

October 2015

For animal treatment only. To be supplied only on veterinary prescription. Keep out of the sight and reach of children.