Generic Formulation

Magnesium sulphate

Indication

Purgative in ruminal impaction and bloat; magnesium deficiency; topically as a drawing agent.

Contraindications

Intestinal obstruction; dehydration; renal impairment.

Side Effects

Excessive purgation and dehydration. Parenteral overdose causes respiratory depression and cardiac arrest.

Pregnancy & Lactation

Use with care; avoid heavy purgation in late pregnancy.

Dose Guidance

CattlePO

Dose

250 – 500

g/animal

Frequency

once

Duration

single dose days

Purgative for ruminal impaction and bloat. Give with plenty of water; do not repeat in a dehydrated animal. Verify against the product label before use.

CattleSlow IV

Dose

100 – 200

mL of 25% solution/animal

Frequency

once

Duration

single dose days

For hypomagnesaemic tetany. Slow intravenous with cardiac monitoring - rapid injection causes respiratory arrest. Verify against the product label before use.

GoatPO

Dose

250 – 500

g/animal

Frequency

once

Duration

single dose days

Purgative for ruminal impaction and bloat. Give with plenty of water; do not repeat in a dehydrated animal. Verify against the product label before use.

SheepPO

Dose

250 – 500

g/animal

Frequency

once

Duration

single dose days

Purgative for ruminal impaction and bloat. Give with plenty of water; do not repeat in a dehydrated animal. Verify against the product label before use.

BuffaloPO

Dose

250 – 500

g/animal

Frequency

once

Duration

single dose days

Purgative for ruminal impaction and bloat. Give with plenty of water; do not repeat in a dehydrated animal. Verify against the product label before use.

BuffaloSlow IV

Dose

100 – 200

mL of 25% solution/animal

Frequency

once

Duration

single dose days

For hypomagnesaemic tetany. Slow intravenous with cardiac monitoring - rapid injection causes respiratory arrest. Verify against the product label before use.

CowPO

Dose

250 – 500

g/animal

Frequency

once

Duration

single dose days

Purgative for ruminal impaction and bloat. Give with plenty of water; do not repeat in a dehydrated animal. Verify against the product label before use.

CowSlow IV

Dose

100 – 200

mL of 25% solution/animal

Frequency

once

Duration

single dose days

For hypomagnesaemic tetany. Slow intravenous with cardiac monitoring - rapid injection causes respiratory arrest. Verify against the product label before use.

CalfPO

Dose

250 – 500

g/animal

Frequency

once

Duration

single dose days

Purgative for ruminal impaction and bloat. Give with plenty of water; do not repeat in a dehydrated animal. Verify against the product label before use.

CalfSlow IV

Dose

100 – 200

mL of 25% solution/animal

Frequency

once

Duration

single dose days

For hypomagnesaemic tetany. Slow intravenous with cardiac monitoring - rapid injection causes respiratory arrest. Verify against the product label before use.

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