Uniferon 200 Iron Dextran Injection

For the treatment and prevention of iron deficiency anaemia in piglets.

PRODUCT CODE

UNIFER200

MINIMUM

Composition

200mg/mL Iron Dextran

Dosage and Administration

CAUTION - AVOID CARCASS DAMAGE

Sterilise all injection apparatus by boiling before use. Avoid use of strong disinfectants on apparatus.
Maintain cleanliness at all times.
Keep needles sharp and clean. Replace frequently.
Use needles of appropriate gauge and length. For subcutaneous administration, use shortest needle possible, certainly not exceeding 15mm.
As far as possible, avoid injection of animals in wet weather or under dusty conditions.
Intramuscular injections may be made into the muscles of the hind leg. Subcutaneous injections should be made under the skin, high on the neck behind the ear.

Use the contents of the vial within 28 days of initial broaching and discard any unused portion.

Administer Dosage: 1mL per piglet by intramuscular (IM) or subcutaneous (SC) injection.

Prevention iron deficiency anaemia:

IM - a single intramuscular (IM) injection of 1mL into the gluteal muscle of the hindleg at 1-4 days of age

SC - a single subcutaneous (SC) injection via the inguinal region at 1-4 days of age.

Contraindications

This product should not be administered to piglets suspected to suffer from deficiency of Vitamin E and/or selenium

This product should not be administered in cases of hypersensitivity to the active substance.

WITHHOLDING PERIOD:

MEAT: Zero (0) days

TRADE ADVICE:

EXPORT SLAUGHTER INTERVAL (ESI): Zero (0) days

200mL