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As supportive maintenance therapy in conditions of fluid loss in horses, cattle, pigs, dogs and cats.
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Presentation
An injectable solution of electrolytes, vitamins, amino-acids and dextrose, designed for fluid support therapy in animals. Each 100ml contains:
Uses
As supportive maintenance therapy in conditions of fluid loss in horses, cattle, pigs, dogs and cats.
Duphalyte has been designed as a supportive fluid therapy to be used in conjunction with and not as a replacement for that medical treatment which is suited to the disease condition involved. When so used it will be found to offer a valuable contribution to the recovery of the animal.
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Dosage and administration
Horses
By slow intravenous injection only.
Cattle and pigs
By slow intravenous injection only.
Dogs and cats
By slow intravenous injection only.
Calves and young pigs under three years of age
Following intravenous administration, follow-up therapy, if required, may be administered by the subcutaneous route. In such cases, the dose should be divided and administered at two or more sites.
Clean the injection site and swab with spirit. Ensure that all injection equipment is clean and sterilised before use.
ADMINISTER SLOWLY
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Contra-indications, warnings, etc
FOR ANIMAL TREATMENT ONLY
Administer very slowly when the injection is given intravenously. Too rapid injection may cause nausea and distress. If this occurs, discontinue until animal returns to normal and continue at slower rate. Ensure that all injection equipment is clean and sterilised before use. Duphalyte should be at normal body temperature when administered.
Do not mix Duphalyte with any other products.
Pharmaceutical precautions
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not store above 25°C.
Do not freeze.
Protect from light.
Following withdrawal of the first dose, use the product within 28 days.
When the container is broached for the first time, using the in-use shelf-life which is specified on this data sheet, the date on which any product remaining in the container should be discarded should be worked out. This discard date should be written in the space provided on the label.
Withdrawal periods
Meat/milk – nil.
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Legal category
POM-V (previously POM).
Packaging Quantities
500ml polypropylene bottles
Further information
When administered to calves or young pigs by the subcutaneous route, pain may occur at the injection site. This is usually of a transient nature.
Marketing authorisation number
Vm 01596 / 4033.
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