Iron Dextran Injection

Manufacturer: Clipper (Phoenix Pharm.)

anada 200-254, Approved By Fda

(iron Hydrogenated Dextran)

For Use In Animals Only

For Intramuscular Use Only

Iron Dextran Injection is a sterile solution containing ferric hydroxide in complex with a low molecular weight dextran fraction equivalent to 100 mg elemental iron per mL with 0.5% phenol as a preservative.

Iron Dextran Injection is easy and economical to use. Injection into the ham is rapid, safe, effective, quickly absorbed by the blood and goes to work immediately. With Iron Dextran Injection the right dosage can be given to every animal with assurance that it will be utilized.

Treatment of baby pigs with Iron Dextran Injection prevents anemia and reduces losses due to iron deficiency. Adequate iron is necessary for normal, healthy, vigorous growth.

Iron Dextran Injection Indications

Iron Dextran Injection is intended for the prevention or treatment of iron deficiency anemia in baby pigs. Iron deficiency anemia occurs commonly in the suckling pig, often within the first few days following birth. As body size and blood volume increase rapidly from the first few days following birth, hemoglobin levels in the blood fall due to diminishing iron reserves which cannot be replaced adequately from iron in the sow’s milk. This natural deficiency lowers the resistance of the pig and scours, pneumonia or other infections may develop and lead to death of the animal. Pigs not hampered by iron deficiency anemia are more likely to experience normal growth and to maintain their normal level of resistance to disease.

Dosage

Intramuscular Injection. Prevention: 1 mL (100 mg) at 2-4 days of age. Treatment 1 mL (100 mg). May be repeated in approximately 10 days.

Directions For Use

Disinfect rubber stopper of vial as well as site of injection. Use small needle (20 gauge 5/8 inch) that has been sterilized (boiled in water for 20 minutes). Injection should be intramuscular into the back of the ham.

Iron Dextran Injection cannot be considered a substitute for sound animal husbandry. If disease is present in the litter CONSULT A VETERINARIAN.

Side Effects

Occasionally pigs may show a reaction to injectable iron, clinically characterized by prostration with muscular weakness. In extreme cases, death may result.

Notice

Organic iron preparation injected intramuscularly into pigs beyond 4 weeks of age may cause staining of muscle tissue.

How Supplied

Iron Dextran Injection, 100 mg/mL is available in 100 mL multidose vials.