Alfafer + vit. B12

Composition:
Each ml solution contains:
Iron dextran equivalent to 100 mg iron
30 mcg Vitamin B12
Action:
Alfafer + vit B12 possesses a low viscosity and will be rapidly absorbed from the site of injection. One injection is sufficient to provide the required dose of iron in piglets, which is the major advantage over the oral way of administering iron.Vitamin B12 is an important factor in the production of hemoglobin, which is the basic compound of red blood cells.
Indications:
Prevention and treatment of iron and vitamin B12 deficiency in piglets and other animals. Prevention of consequences of deficiencies, such as anaemia, loss of appetite, diarrhoea, retarded growth, diminished resistance against infectious germs and changing atmospheric conditions.
Contra-Indications:
Vitamin E and/or Selenium deficiency in piglets. Administering adequate doses of Vitamin E + Selenium, at least 24 hours before the iron injection can overcome this objection.
Administration/dosage:
Intramuscularly:
Piglets : 1.5-2 ml at 2-4 days of age.
Cattle : 4-8 ml.
Calves : 3-6 ml.
Lambs : 1.5 ml twice, and once after 10 days
Advised withdrawal times:
milk : none
meat : none
Conservation:
At room temperature (15-25°C), protected from light.
Presentation:
Per 12 vials of 100 ml.