Introduction

Pfizer

Company name: Pfizer Limited

Address: Ramsgate Road

Sandwich

Kent CT13 9NJ

Telephone: 0845 300 8034 (Out of hours: 01304 616161)

Fax: 01737 332521

Email: UKVetLine@pfizer.com

Website: www.only4vets.co.uk

Presentation

A white, water-soluble powder for oral administration contained in paired sachets marked, A and B.

Composition

Sachet A

each sachet contains:

Glycine	1.55 g
Citric Acid	0.12 g
Potassium Citrate	0.03 g
Potassium Dihydrogen Phosphate	1.02 g
Sodium Chloride	2.15 g
Sachet B
each sachet contains:
Dextrose monohydrate

Contents of each sachet
Sachet A	4.86 g
Sachet B	11.15 g

Ionic constitution of made up solution

Sodium: 73.2 mM; Potassium: 15.6 mM; Chloride: 73.2 mM; Citrate: 1.4 mM; Phosphate: 15.0 mM; Aminoacetic Acid: 41.1 mM; Dextrose: 113.7 mM.

Uses

For use in dogs and cats as an oral rehydration therapy which promotes intestinal absorption of water and electrolytes. Lectade Small Animal reverses the process of dehydration and loss of electrolytes following diarrhoea, symptomatically treats severe life-threatening diarrhoea such as that caused by parvovirus infection and aids in post-operative care where rehydration is required in the recovery period.

Dosage and administration

Lectade is intended for oral administration only.

The contents of Sachet A and Sachet B to be added to 500 ml (approximately 1 pint) of water (optimum temperature 35°C). The solution may be offered to the animal using the following dosage guide-lines:

	Dose to be offered
Small animal dosage	Volume ml	Times daily
Dogs
Small (e.g. Terriers)	Up to 250	2
Medium
(e.g. Spaniels, Beagles)	Up to 500	2
Large (e.g.Labradors, German Shepherds)	750 to 1000	2
Cats	100	3
For puppies and kittens the volume offered should be up to 25 ml/kg

Diarrhoea

Dogs and cats showing signs of diarrhoea should have fresh solution made available in place of water. In the event of the animal consistently refusing to drink the Lectade, access to water should be permitted. Once the recommended dose of Lectade has been consumed, additional water may be given.

Post-operative supportive therapy

Dogs and cats should be offered Lectade as an alternative to water upon their recovery from anaesthesia. During the subsequent three days, fresh solution should be offered as an alternative to water.

Duration of treatment

Lectade should be made available for 3–6 days. Limited light feed may be offered as normal in the recovery period. Replace any remaining solution with fresh material every 24 hours.

Contra-indications, warnings, etc

Keep feeding utensils clean.

Any medicated water which is not consumed within 24 hours should be discarded.

Glucose should be used with care in dogs known to be diabetic.

Electrolyte solutions are not compatible with sulphonamides.

Pharmaceutical precautions

Store in a dry place.

Do not store above 25°C.

Mix well after reconstitution in water.

For animal treatment only.

Keep out of reach of children.

Legal category

AVM-GSL

Packaging Quantities

Cartons containing 30 paired sachets.

Further information

May be used during pregnancy and lactation.

Effective oral rehydration therapy depends on the active absorption of glucose and aminoacetic acid in the small intestine. This absorption is directly linked with water and sodium movement. The net result of Lectade Small Animal treatment, therefore, is a reversal of fluid and electrolyte loss incurred during diarrhoea. The inclusion of citrate ions in the product further enhances water absorption.