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Cal Dex 842

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

FOR ANIMAL USE ONLY

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

Cal Dex 842 Caution

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

Cal Dex 842 Indications

A source of sterile injectable calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and dextrose for use in the treatment of milk fever (parturient paresis), grass tetany and other conditions in cattle (including lactating dairy cows), swine and sheep where calcium, phosphorus and magnesium deficiencies may occur.

Dosage and Administration

Administer intravenously, intramuscularly, subcutaneously or intraperitoneally. Warm to body temperature before administration to reduce any likelihood of shock reaction.

Cattle: 500 mL to 750 mL

Swine and Sheep: 50 mL to 125 mL

Composition

Each mL contains:

Calcium (as gluconate salt)

16.84 mg (8.42 g / 500 mL)

Phosphorus

9.6 mg (4.8 g / 500 mL)

Magnesium

3.76 mg (1.88 g / 500 mL)

Dextrose

165.0 mg (82.5 g / 500 mL)

Water for Injection

q.s.

Osmolarity (calc.)

6,741 mOsmol/L

Precautions

This product should be administered using aseptic technique. Administration should be made slowly and to effect, with monitoring of the animal during administration. In cases where accelerated respiration rate or heart rate is observed during treatment, the administration should be stopped until these vital signs return to an acceptable rate at which time injection can be continued. If part or all dosage is given by subcutaneous or intramuscular administration, it is advised that a maximum of 25 mL per injection site be used. Any unused portion should be discarded. Do not use if material has precipitated.

Store between 15°C and 30°C (59°F and 86°F)

Distributed Exclusively by: Henry Schein Animal Health, Dublin, Ohio 43017

NET CONTENTS:

NDC #

Reorder #:

 

500 mL

11695-3611-1

031874

600046 Iss0606

CPN: 10823103

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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