Generic Formulation

Ferrous Sulphate

Indication

Iron deficiency anaemia; supports haemoglobin formation.

Contraindications

Iron overload; haemochromatosis.

Side Effects

Gastrointestinal irritation, dark faeces, constipation or diarrhoea. Overdose is hepatotoxic, particularly in young animals.

Pregnancy & Lactation

Safe and often indicated.

Dose Guidance

DogPO

Dose

5 – 10

mg/kg

Frequency

q24h

Duration

—

Elemental iron. Give with food to reduce gastric irritation. Verify against the product label before use.

CatPO

Dose

5 – 10

mg/kg

Frequency

q24h

Duration

—

Elemental iron. Give with food to reduce gastric irritation. Verify against the product label before use.

PoultryIn feed

Dose

40 – 80

mg/kg feed

Frequency

continuous

Duration

—

Feed inclusion level, not a body-weight dose. Verify against the product label before use.

LayerIn feed

Dose

40 – 80

mg/kg feed

Frequency

continuous

Duration

—

Feed inclusion level, not a body-weight dose. Verify against the product label before use.

BroilerIn feed

Dose

40 – 80

mg/kg feed

Frequency

continuous

Duration

—

Feed inclusion level, not a body-weight dose. Verify against the product label before use.

HenIn feed

Dose

40 – 80

mg/kg feed

Frequency

continuous

Duration

—

Feed inclusion level, not a body-weight dose. Verify against the product label before use.

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