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

Cattle
IM/SC/Slow IV

Dose

5 – 10

ml/10 kg

Frequency

daily

Duration

2-3 days

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

Goat
IM/SC/Slow IV

Dose

5 – 10

ml/10 kg

Frequency

daily

Duration

2-3 days

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

Sheep
IM/SC/Slow IV

Dose

5 – 10

ml/10 kg

Frequency

daily

Duration

2-3 days

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

Buffalo
IM/SC/Slow IV

Dose

5 – 10

ml/10 kg

Frequency

daily

Duration

2-3 days

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

Calf
IM/SC/Slow IV

Dose

5 – 10

ml/10 kg

Frequency

daily

Duration

2-3 days

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

A-Cal Vet dose, price and withdrawal period

A-Cal Vet is a veterinary injection containing Calcium Gluconate and Boric Acid and Magnesium Hypophosphite Hexahydrate INN (28.00%) from ACME.

A-Cal Vet dose in cattle

The recommended dose of A-Cal Vet in cattle is 5–10 ml/10 kg, given IM/SC/Slow IV, daily for 2-3 days. If necessary, the dose may be repeated every 12 hours. Administer slowly.

A-Cal Vet dose in goat

The recommended dose of A-Cal Vet in goat is 5–10 ml/10 kg, given IM/SC/Slow IV, daily for 2-3 days. If necessary, the dose may be repeated every 12 hours. Administer slowly.

A-Cal Vet dose in sheep

The recommended dose of A-Cal Vet in sheep is 5–10 ml/10 kg, given IM/SC/Slow IV, daily for 2-3 days. If necessary, the dose may be repeated every 12 hours. Administer slowly.

A-Cal Vet dose in buffalo

The recommended dose of A-Cal Vet in buffalo is 5–10 ml/10 kg, given IM/SC/Slow IV, daily for 2-3 days. If necessary, the dose may be repeated every 12 hours. Administer slowly.

A-Cal Vet dose in calf

The recommended dose of A-Cal Vet in calf is 5–10 ml/10 kg, given IM/SC/Slow IV, daily for 2-3 days. If necessary, the dose may be repeated every 12 hours. Administer slowly.

A-Cal Vet price

A-Cal Vet is available as a pack of 500 mL at BDT 790.00 and a pack of 250 mL at BDT 420.00.

A-Cal Vet withdrawal period

In cattle, the withdrawal period for A-Cal Vet is meat 0 days and milk 0 days.

Dosing information is provided for reference by qualified veterinary professionals and does not replace clinical judgement. Prices are indicative and may vary by region and retailer.