Norcal 40 Solution for Injection

Země: Velká Británie

Jazyk: angličtina

Zdroj: VMD (Veterinary Medicines Directorate)

Aktivní složka:

Boric Acid, Calcium

Dostupné s:

Norbrook Laboratories Limited

ATC kód:

QA12AX

INN (Mezinárodní Name):

Boric Acid, Calcium

Stav Autorizace:

Expired

Charakteristika produktu

Revised: 19 May 2009
AN: 00113/2008
SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1.
NAME OF THE VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Norcal 40 Solution for Injection
2.
QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Each 400ml vial contains:
ACTIVE SUBSTANCE:
11.88g Calcium provided by Calcium Gluconate and Calcium
Borogluconate.
Also contains 6.5% w/v Boric Acid.
For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1
3.
PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Solution for injection.
A clear pale, yellow liquid.
4.
CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1
TARGET SPECIES
Cattle
4.2
INDICATIONS FOR USE, SPECIFYING THE TARGET SPECIES
For the treatment of hypocalcaemia.
4.3
CONTRAINDICATIONS
None.
4.4
SPECIAL WARNINGS FOR EACH TARGET SPECIES
None
4.5
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
(I) SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE IN ANIMALS
The solution should be warmed to body temperature before
administration.
Intravenous injections should be given slowly. Observe aseptic
precautions.
See also warning under 6.4
(II) SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN BY THE PERSON ADMINISTERING THE
VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT TO ANIMALS
Care should be taken to avoid accidental self injection: may cause
irritation at
site of injection
Revised: 19 May 2009
AN: 00113/2008
4.6
ADVERSE REACTIONS (FREQUENCY AND SERIOUSNESS)
Provided the recommendations are followed carefully, undesirable
effects
should not occur.
4.7
USE DURING PREGNANCY AND LACTATION
Norcal 40 can be safely administered to pregnant and lactating
animals.
4.8
INTERACTION WITH OTHER MEDICINAL PRODUCTS AND OTHER FORMS OF
INTERACTION
No known interactions.
4.9
AMOUNTS TO BE ADMINISTERED AND ADMINISTRATION ROUTE
Administer by subcutaneous or slow intravenous injection at the
following
rate:
Cattle:
150 - 500 ml
4.10
OVERDOSE (SYMPTOMS, EMERGENCY PROCEDURES, ANTIDOTES), IF NECESSARY
Not applicable.
4.11 WITHDRAWAL PERIOD(S)
Meat – Zero days
Milk – Zero hours
5.
PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
PHARMACOTHERAPEUTIC GROUP: MINERAL SUPPLEMENT
ATC VET CODE: QA12AX
5.1
PHARMACODYNAMIC PROPERTIES
Milk fever which is characterised by hypocalcaemia is caused by an
acute
drop