Forketos Oral Solution for Cattle and Sheep

Country: United Kingdom

Language: English

Source: VMD (Veterinary Medicines Directorate)

Active ingredient:

Cobalt, Propylene Glycol

Available from:

Alfasan Nederland B.V.

ATC code:

QA16QA01

INN (International Name):

Cobalt, Propylene Glycol

Pharmaceutical form:

Oral solution

Prescription type:

AVM-GSL - Authorised Veterinary Medicine – General Sales List

Therapeutic group:

Cattle, Sheep

Therapeutic area:

Gastrointestinal metabolic

Authorization status:

Authorized

Authorization date:

1993-06-09

Summary of Product characteristics

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AN: 00888/2021
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SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1.
NAME OF THE VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Forketos Oral Solution for Cattle and Sheep
2.
QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
ACTIVE SUBSTANCES
Qualitative composition
Propylene glycol
Cobalt sulphate heptahydrate
(Equivalent to 0.21 mg/ml elemental
cobalt)
EXCIPIENTS
For a full list of excipients, see
section 6.1.
Quantitative composition
80 % v/v
0.1 % w/v
3.
PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Oral solution.
A clean, bright, pale pink, odourless solution.
4.
CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1
TARGET SPECIES
Cattle and sheep.
4.2
INDICATIONS FOR USE, SPECIFYING THE TARGET SPECIES
As an aid in the treatment of acetonaemia (ketosis) in cattle and
pregnancy
toxaemia in sheep.
4.3
CONTRAINDICATIONS
None known.
4.4
SPECIAL WARNINGS FOR EACH TARGET SPECIES
No special warnings.
4.5
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
i.
Special precautions for use in animals
None known.
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ii.
Special precautions for the person administering the veterinary
medicinal
product to animals
In case of accidental eye contact, wash eyes with plenty of clean
water. If
irritation occurs, seek medical attention.
In case of contact with skin, remove any contaminated clothing and
wash
affected area thoroughly with soap and water. If irritation occurs
seek medical
advice.
Wash hands after use.
4.6
ADVERSE REACTIONS (FREQUENCY AND SERIOUSNESS)
None known.
4.7
USE DURING PREGNANCY, LACTATION OR LAY
No special precautions.
4.8
INTERACTION WITH OTHER MEDICINAL PRODUCTS AND OTHER FORMS OF
INTERACTION
None known.
4.9
AMOUNT(S) TO BE ADMINISTERED AND ADMINISTRATION ROUTE
To be administered orally as a drench.
Cattle: 150 - 200 ml twice daily for 3 - 4 days.
Sheep:
2 ml/kg bodyweight up to a maximum of 120 ml.
This dose may be repeated 7 - 8 hours later if necessary.
Do not exceed stated dose.
4.10
OVERDOSE (SYMPTOMS, EMERGENCY PROCEDURES, ANTIDOTES), IF NECESSARY
Propylene glycol toxicity can result in incoordination and narcosis.
Signs of
cobalt overdose a