Generic Formulation

Iron Dextran

Indication

Iron deficiency anaemia, especially in piglets. Given by injection where oral iron is impractical.

Contraindications

Vitamin E or selenium deficiency — injectable iron can precipitate fatal reactions in deficient animals.

Side Effects

Injection-site staining and swelling; anaphylactoid reactions occur occasionally.

Pregnancy & Lactation

Safe at recommended doses.

Dose Guidance

CattleIM

Dose

10 – 20

mg/kg

Frequency

once

Duration

repeat in 2 weeks

Verify against the product label before use.

PigIM

Dose

100 – 200

mg/animal

Frequency

once

Duration

single dose days

Piglets at 1-3 days old. Do not give to piglets deficient in vitamin E or selenium - fatal reactions occur. Verify against the product label before use.

BuffaloIM

Dose

10 – 20

mg/kg

Frequency

once

Duration

repeat in 2 weeks

Verify against the product label before use.

CowIM

Dose

10 – 20

mg/kg

Frequency

once

Duration

repeat in 2 weeks

Verify against the product label before use.

CalfIM

Dose

10 – 20

mg/kg

Frequency

once

Duration

repeat in 2 weeks

Verify against the product label before use.

SwineIM

Dose

100 – 200

mg/animal

Frequency

once

Duration

single dose days

Piglets at 1-3 days old. Do not give to piglets deficient in vitamin E or selenium - fatal reactions occur. Verify against the product label before use.

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