Introduction

Company name: Dechra Veterinary Products

Address: (A business unit of Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC)

Cartmel Drive

Harlescott

Shrewsbury SY1 3TB

Telephone: 01743 441632

Fax: 01743 462111

Email: info@dechra-uk.com

Website: www.dechra-uk.com

Presentation

A golden brown sterile aqueous solution, containing per ml:

Vitamin A Palmitate	15,000 i.u.
Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)	25 micrograms
Vitamin E (Alpha-tocopherol acetate)	20 mg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine Hydrochloride)	10 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin Sodium Phosphate)	5 mg
Nicotinamide	35 mg
Pantothenol (Dexpanthenol)	25 mg
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)	25 micrograms
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) Chlorocresol (as preservative)	3 mg 1 mg

Uses

Multivitamin Injection is indicated in the prevention and treatment of vitamin deficiencies in animals, particularly during periods of illness, convalescence and general unthriftiness.

Dosage and administration

Horses and cattle	20 to 30 ml
Calves, foals, sheep and pigs	5 to 10 ml
Weaners and lambs	2 to 5 ml
Piglets (up to 20 lbs)	½ to 2 ml

The injection may be repeated at intervals of 10 to 14 days. Normal aseptic precautions should be observed.

By intramuscular or subcutaneous injection. Clean the area of the injection site and swab with spirit. Ensure that all injection equipment is thoroughly clean and sterilised before use.

Contra-indications, warnings, etc

Animals must not be slaughtered for human consumption during treatment. Horses, cattle, sheep, pigs and goats may be slaughtered for human consumption only after 28 days from the last treatment.

Adverse reactions: If you notice any serious effects or other effects not mentioned in this data sheet, please inform your veterinary surgeon.

General precautions: For animal treatment only.

Withdrawal periods: Meat: Horses, cattle, sheep and pigs may be slaughtered for human consumption only after 28 days from the last treatment.

Milk: Zero days.

Pharmaceutical precautions

Do not store above 25°C. Protect from light. Keep out of the reach of children.

Following withdrawal of the first dose, use the product within 14 days. Discard unused material.

Legal category

POM-VPS

Packaging Quantities

Multivitamin Injection is marketed in 100 ml amber Type II glass containers, sealed with nitryl rubber bungs and aluminium caps.

Further information

To be supplied only on veterinary prescription.

UK authorised veterinary medicinal product.

Marketing authorisation number

Vm 2000/4131.