Calciject LV

Name:

 Calciject LV

Category:

 Metabolites & Fluid Preparations

Region:

 United Kingdom

A clear colourless to pale yellow solution for injection. Each 100 ml contains 4.2 g calcium (provided by calcium gluconate Ph.Eur., calcium borogluconate and calcium hydroxide Ph.Eur.) and 0.78 g magnesium (provided by magnesium chloride hexahydrate Ph. Eur.). Also contains 7.34% w/v boric acid Ph.Eur.

Calciject LV is indicated in the treatment of hypocalcaemia complicated by deficiency of magnesium, in cattle.

By subcutaneous or slow intravenous injection.
Massage the subcutaneous site gently after administration.

CATTLE: 100 - 200 ml

The solution should be warmed to body temperature before administration. Intravenous injections should be given slowly and stopped on the first signs of adverse reaction. Rapid intravenous injection may result in cardiac arrhythmias and in severely toxaemic cows, collapse and death. Provided these precautions are observed Calciject LV should be safe for use during pregnancy and lactation.
In cases of acute hypomagnesaemia the administration, by appropriate routes, of a solution containing a higher magnesium concentration may be necessary. Care should be taken to avoid accidentical self-injection.

Zero Days

Do not store above 25oC. Protect from light. Keep out of the reach of children. Calciject LV does not contain an antimicrobial preservative. Any solution remaining in the vial following withdrawal of the required dose should be discarded.

POM-VPS

Bottles of 100 ml.

Norbrook Laboratories Ltd

Vm 02000/4124

Nil.