A-Cal Vet Injection

For the prevention & treatment of milk fever, ketosis, grass tetany, convulsion, eclampsia & agalactia. For reducing farrowing period & stillbirth. It is also indicated for increasing milk production, fattening & general debility.

• Calcium Gluconate BP 28.00%
• Magnesium Hypophosphite Hexahydrate INN 9.00%
• Boric Acid BP 5.75%

Each 250 ml contains

• Calcium 6.52 g
• Magnesium 2.09 g
• Phosphorus 5.31 g
• Boric Acid 14.38 g
• Dextrose 50.00 g

Calcium: Calcium is an important ion, a major component of bones & teeth and is required for maintenance of normal cardiac rhythm, blood clotting, initiation of neuromuscular & metabolic activities. The requirement of calcium is increased during lactation. Inadequacy of calcium may result hypocalcaemia (milk fever).

Magnesium: Magnesium is an essential electrolyte, acts as co-factor in numerous enzymes and involved in phosphate transfer, muscle contractility & neuronal transmission.

Phosphorus: Phosphorus is a key component in energy & protein metabolism. It is also a structural part of bone. Hypophosphatemia may occur in association with milk fever in dairy cows.

Route of administration: IM/SC/Slow IV.

Cattle/Buffalo/Calves/Sheep/Goat: 5-10 ml/10 kg body weight daily for 2-3 days by IM/SC/Slow IV. If necessary, the dose may be repeated every 12 hours. Administer slowly during intravenous administration. The injectable solution is to be warmed to the animal body temperature before administration. When administered intramuscularly or subcutaneously, divide the total dose into several injection points to limit local reactions. Or, as directed by the registered Veterinary physician.

With medicine, feed & others: Not known.

Contraindicated to animals having cardiac disorders, hypercalcaemia, hypermagnesaemia & hyperphosphatemia etc.

During intramuscular or subcutaneous administration local tissue reactions at the injection site may be observed. Too rapid intravenous administration may cause cardiac arrhythmia & lead to fatal collapse.

The safety of this product has not been evaluated in the target species during pregnancy & lactation. But this drug does not cause any particular problem during use in pregnancy & lactation. However, risk & necessity should be considered during administration in pregnant & lactating animal.

Ensure slow administration during IV injection.

Store below 30°C temperature, dry place & protected from light. Keep all medicines out of reach of children.