Ferraxx® - 100, 200
Solution for injection intramuscular and subcutaneous administration
Specification
After parental administration, iron-(III)-dextran heptonic acid complex
slowly releases Fe+3 ions, which ensures the long-term effect of the
drug. Ferraxx®- 100, 200 stimulates erythropoiesis and increases
resistance.
Indications
The drug is used for treatment and prevention of iron-deficiency
anemia in piglets and minks.
Composition
Ferraxx®- 100, 200 solution for injection contains 100 mg/ml or 200 mg/ml of iron-(III)-dextran heptonic acid.
Dosage
• piglets (on 3 or 4 day of life): one deep intramuscular injection to the neck region or upper thigh region at a dose of 1.5-2.0 ml of Ferraxx®- 100, or 0.75-1.0 ml of Ferraxx®- 200 per animal;
• female minks (during lactation in spring): one intramuscular or subcutaneous injection at a dose of 0.3 ml of Ferraxx®- 100 or 0.15 ml of Ferraxx®- 200 per animal;
• mink pups (at the age of 6-12 weeks): one intramuscular or subcutaneous injection at a dose of 0.2 ml of Ferraxx®- 100 or 0.1 ml of Ferraxx®- 200 per animal.