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Dexalyte Solution Injection

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Dexalyte Solution Injection

This treatment applies to the following species:
Company: Henry Schein® Animal Health

ELECTROLYTES - DEXTROSE

FOR ANIMAL USE ONLY

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

Dexalyte Solution Injection Caution

Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

Dexalyte Solution Injection Indications

For use in conditions associated with fluid and electrolyte loss, such as dehydration, shock, vomiting and diarrhea, particularly when an immediate source of energy is also indicated.

Contraindications

Do not administer intraperitoneally to horses.

Dexalyte Solution Injection Caution

This product contains no preservatives. Use entire contents when first opened. Discard any unused solution.

Dosage and Administration

Warm solution to body temperature and administer slowly (10 to 30 mL per minute) by intravenous or intraperitoneal injection, using strict aseptic procedures.

Adult Cattle and Horses - 1000 to 2000 mL

Calves, Ponies and Foals - 500 to 1000 mL

Adult Sheep and Swine - 500 to 1000 mL

These are suggested dosages. The actual amount and rate of fluid administration must be judged by the veterinarian in relation to the condition being treated and the clinical response of the animal, being careful to avoid overhydration.

Composition

Each 500 mL of sterile aqueous solution contains:

Dextrose • H2O

12.50 g

Sorbitol

12.50 g

Sodium Lactate

3.95 g

Sodium Chloride

2.40 g

Potassium Chloride

0.37 g

Magnesium Chloride • 6H2O

0.21 g

Calcium Chloride • 2H2O

0.19 g

Milliequivalents Per Liter

Cations

Sodium

153 mEq/L

Potassium

9 mEq/L

Calcium

6 mEq/L

Magnesium

4 mEq/L

Anions

Chloride

101 mEq/L

Lactate

71 mEq/L

Osmolarity (calc.)

602 mOsmol/L

Store at controlled room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F).

Trademarks are properly of Henry Schein® Animal Health

Manufactured by Nova-Tech, Inc., Grand Island, NE 68801

VetUS™

Distributed Exclusively by Henry Schein Animal Health, Dublin, OH 43017

www.HenryScheinVet.com

NET CONTENTS

NDC #

Reorder #:

 

500 mL

11695-6405-5

005557

18-804-50

RMS 92-564

Rev. 07-10

1000 mL

 

005940

 

CPN: 1082054.7

HENRY SCHEIN® ANIMAL HEALTH
400 METRO PLACE NORTH, DUBLIN, OH, 43017-7545
Telephone:   614-761-9095
Toll-Free:   1-855-724-3461
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