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Iron-100 (Iron Hydrogenated Dextran Injection 100 mg/ml), 100 ml vial
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Product Description
Iron-100 is an injectable, sterile solution containing iron hydrogenated dextran. It works to prevent and treat anemia in baby pigs associated with iron deficiencies. This product comes in a multi-dose 100mL vial. Each mL of Iron-100 contains 100 mg of elemental iron as iron hydrogenated dextran. The recommended dosage is 4 mL per kg body weight, administered by intramuscular injection weekly or as needed. With proper dosage and administration, Iron-100 will help keep your piglets healthy and free from the devastating effects of anemia.
Who is Iron-100 (Iron Hydrogenated Dextran Injection 100 mg/ml), 100 ml vial for?
Baby pigs and swine.
Why use Iron-100 (Iron Hydrogenated Dextran Injection 100 mg/ml), 100 ml vial?
Iron-100 is a good choice for animals because it is easy to inject and the iron gets absorbed quickly. This helps the animal have healthy growth and reduces any problems caused by iron deficiency.
How does Iron-100 (Iron Hydrogenated Dextran Injection 100 mg/ml), 100 ml vial work?
Many newborn pigs get iron deficiency anemia within a few days of birth. This happens when their blood volume and body size rapidly increase, and the blood hemoglobin levels fall because there is not enough iron.Iron supplementation can prevent anemia.
Manufacturer:
Durvet
Active Ingredients(s):
Elemental Iron 100 mg/mL
How is Iron-100 (Iron Hydrogenated Dextran Injection 100 mg/ml), 100 ml vial sold?
100 ml multi dose vial
What are the side effects of Iron-100 (Iron Hydrogenated Dextran Injection 100 mg/ml), 100 ml vial?
Some pigs could react to iron injections. These reactions include muscle weakness and prostration. In severe cases, death can occur. Intramuscular organic iron preparation injections in pigs over the age of 4 weeks can cause muscle tissue staining.
What special precautions are there?
If you think the animal is sick, talk to your veterinarian before using this product. Keep this product away from animals and children.
What to do if overdose?
If overdose occurs, please contact your local pet hospital or emergency pet clinic immediately.
How can I store Iron-100 (Iron Hydrogenated Dextran Injection 100 mg/ml), 100 ml vial?
Store product between the temperatures of 15°-30°C (59°-86°F) Do not freeze.
Overview
For prevention, intramuscularly administer a dose of 1mL at an age of 2 to 4 days. For treatment, intramuscularly administer a dose of 1mL. Treatment can be repeated after 10 days. Muscle tissue in pigs over the age of 4 weeks may be stained through intramuscular organic iron injections.
Main Ingredients
Active Ingredient: Elemental Iron 100 mg/mL IRON HYDROGENATED DEXTRAN INJECTION is a sterile solution containing 100 mg of elemental iron per mL, stabilized with a low molecular weight hydrogenated dextran and 0.5% phenol as a preservative