Medicine Brand

A-Cal Vet

Calcium Gluconate 28.00% + Boric Acid 5.75% + Magnesium Hypophosphite Hexahydrate INN 9.00%

Strength

28.00%

Dosage Form

Injection

Indication

For the prevention & treatment of milk fever, ketosis, grass tetany, convulsion, eclampsia & agalactia. For reducing farrowing period & stillbirth. It is also indicated for increasing milk production, fattening & general debility.

Mode of Action

Calcium is an important ion required for maintenance of normal cardiac rhythm, blood clotting, initiation of neuromuscular & metabolic activities. Magnesium acts as co-factor in numerous enzymes. Phosphorus is a key component in energy & protein metabolism.

Dose Guidance

CattleTreatment/Prevention
IM/SC/Slow IV

Dose

5 – 10

ml/10 kg

Frequency

daily

Duration

2-3 days

Purpose

Treatment/Prevention

If necessary, the dose may be repeated every 12 hours. Administer slowly.

GoatTreatment/Prevention
IM/SC/Slow IV

Dose

5 – 10

ml/10 kg

Frequency

daily

Duration

2-3 days

Purpose

Treatment/Prevention

If necessary, the dose may be repeated every 12 hours. Administer slowly.

SheepTreatment/Prevention
IM/SC/Slow IV

Dose

5 – 10

ml/10 kg

Frequency

daily

Duration

2-3 days

Purpose

Treatment/Prevention

If necessary, the dose may be repeated every 12 hours. Administer slowly.

BuffaloTreatment/Prevention
IM/SC/Slow IV

Dose

5 – 10

ml/10 kg

Frequency

daily

Duration

2-3 days

Purpose

Treatment/Prevention

If necessary, the dose may be repeated every 12 hours. Administer slowly.

CalfTreatment/Prevention
IM/SC/Slow IV

Dose

5 – 10

ml/10 kg

Frequency

daily

Duration

2-3 days

Purpose

Treatment/Prevention

If necessary, the dose may be repeated every 12 hours. Administer slowly.

Contraindications

Contraindicated to animals having cardiac disorders, hypercalcaemia, hypermagnesaemia & hyperphosphatemia etc.

Alternatives

— other brands with Calcium Gluconate