Forgastrin Oral Powder

Country: United Kingdom

Language: English

Source: VMD (Veterinary Medicines Directorate)

Active ingredient:

Attapulgite, Bone Charcoal

Available from:

Alfasan Nederland B.V.

ATC code:

QA07BA

INN (International Name):

Attapulgite, Bone Charcoal

Pharmaceutical form:

Oral powder

Prescription type:

AVM-GSL - Authorised Veterinary Medicine – General Sales List

Therapeutic group:

Cattle, Pigs

Therapeutic area:

Gastrointestinal

Authorization status:

Authorized

Authorization date:

1992-08-24

Summary of Product characteristics

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SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1.
NAME OF THE VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Forgastrin Oral Powder
2.
QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
ACTIVE SUBSTANCE
Qualitative composition
Bone Charcoal
Attapulgite
EXCIPIENTS
For a full list of excipients, see
section 6.1.
Quantitative composition % w/w
27.0
73.0
3.
PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Oral powder.
Grey-coloured powder.
4.
CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1
TARGET SPECIES
Calves, cattle, piglets, pigs.
4.2
INDICATIONS FOR USE, SPECIFYING THE TARGET SPECIES
As an aid in the treatment of non-specific enteritis in calves,
cattle, piglet and
pigs.
4.3
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Do not administer at the same time as other oral drug therapy.
4.4
SPECIAL WARNINGS FOR EACH TARGET SPECIES
If condition fails to improve after 48 hours consult a veterinary
surgeon.
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4.5
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
i.
Special precautions for use in animals
None.
ii.
Special precautions for the person administering the veterinary
medicinal
product to animals
In the event of accidental eye contact, rinse the eye with plenty of
clean
water. Wash exposed areas with soap and water after use of the
product.
4.6
ADVERSE REACTIONS (FREQUENCY AND SERIOUSNESS)
None known.
4.7
USE DURING PREGNANCY, LACTATION OR LAY
Not contraindicated.
4.8
INTERACTION WITH OTHER MEDICINAL PRODUCTS AND OTHER FORMS OF
INTERACTION
None known.
4.9
AMOUNT(S) TO BE ADMINISTERED AND ADMINISTRATION ROUTE
Oral administration: administer three times a day in water or added to
a little
feed.
Calves:
1 to 2 tablespoonfuls (15 to 30 g)
Cattle: 3 to 4 tablespoonfuls (45 to 60 g)
Pigs:
2 to 3 teaspoonfuls (6 to 10 g)
Piglets:
Mix 3 teaspoonfuls (10 g) with 60ml of water; administer 5 ml
daily.
4.10
OVERDOSE (SYMPTOMS, EMERGENCY PROCEDURES, ANTIDOTES), IF NECESSARY
Not relevant.
4.11
WITHDRAWAL PERIOD(S)
Meat: Zero days
Milk: Zero hours
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5.
PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
PHARMACOTHERAPEUTIC GROUP:
Antidiarrheals, intesti