Target species
Cattle and Sheep.
Indications for use
For the treatment of cerebrocortical necrosis in cattle and sheep and as an adjunct in metabolic disorders of cattle.
Contra-indications
Do not use in cases of known hypersensitivity to the active ingredient.
Special warnings for each target species
Not applicable.
Special precautions for use in animals
Intravenous injections should be given slowly.
Observe aseptic techniques.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary product to animals
Care should be taken to avoid accidental self-injection. In the event of accidental self-injection, consult medical advice immediately and show the doctor this label. Wash hands after use.
Adverse reactions
Adverse effects are not anticipated following administration of thiamine.
Use during pregnancy and lactation
It is not anticipated that the use of Vitamin B1 Injection will lead to any undesirable effects during pregnancy or lactation.
Interactions
None Known.
Amounts to be administered and administration route
By intramuscular or slow intravenous injections.
Dosage: 2.5 - 5ml per 50 kg bodyweight. Repeat every 3 hours for up to a total of 5 doses.
Overdose
Thiamine is very soluble in water and excess is excreted in the urine as a pyrimidine or as unchanged material. Tolerance studies have been carried out at twice the maximum recommended dose and the product was well tolerated.
Withdrawal periods
Meat - Zero days
Milk - Zero hours