Vetivex® 3 (Sodium Chloride 0.9% w/v and Glucose 5% w/v Infusion BP).
Target species:
Cattle, calves, horses, dogs and cats.
Indications for use:
For the treatment of dehydration in cattle, calves, horses, dogs and cats. It may be used to correct hypovolaemia resulting from shock or gastrointestinal disease. It may be administered to meet normal fluid and electrolyte requirements when fluids cannot be given orally. The glucose is not a significant calorie source but can provide transient improvement of hypoglycaemia.
Special precautions for use in animals:
Infusion rates should not exceed 10 ml/kg/hour to minimise the risk of glycosuria and osmotic diuresis.
Administration of this product to diabetic animals must be conducted with extreme caution.
Sodium overload may occur in animals with cardiac or renal impairment. It should be noted that sodium excretion may be impaired post-surgery/trauma.
Adverse reactions:
There is a risk of thrombosis with intravenous infusion.
Use during pregnancy and lactation:
Use under veterinary supervision.
Amounts to be administered and administration route:
Administer by intravenous infusion at a rate not exceeding 10 ml/kg/hour.
The product should ideally be warmed to approximately 37°C prior to administration.
Do not use unless the solution is clear, free from visible particles and the container is undamaged.
The product does not contain an antimicrobial preservative. It is intended for single use only and any unused contents should be discarded.
Overdose:
Monitor fluid output. Administration of a diuretic may be necessary.
Withdrawal periods:
Zero days.
Pharmaceutical particulars:
Shelf life:
Shelf life of the veterinary medicinal product as packaged for sale:
100 ml: 18 months.
250 ml, 500 ml, 1000 ml, 2000 ml, 3000 ml and 5000 ml: 2 years.
Special precautions for storage:
Do not store above 25°C.
Do not freeze.
Immediate packaging:
Presented in polyvinylchloride (PVC) infusion bags, over-wrapped with polypropylene, in cartons of 50 x 100 ml, 20 x 250 ml, 20 x 500 ml, 10 x 1000 ml, 4 x 2000 ml, 4 x 3000 ml and 2 x 5000 ml.
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Each carton contains a sufficient number of package leaflets so that individual units may be supplied.
Disposal:
Any unused veterinary medicinal product or waste materials derived from such veterinary medicinal products should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.
Shipping charges mainland GB zone1
| Value | Weight | Delivery Charge |
| Over £49.00 | Any Weight | FREE |
| Under £49.00 | No weight limit | £4.50 |
| Under £49.00 | Under 250 grams | £3.49 |
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Refrigerated items will be sent by carrier or express delivery at a cost of £7.50, with coolpacks, unless you pay for a premium for a refrigerated delivery. We will contact you prior to despatch for your instructions.
We want you to be completely satisfied with any purchase. If not any item* can be returned to us within 14 days of receipt for exchange or refund Please give us a ring for a returns number on 01833 641112 or alternatively email sales@hyperdrug.co.uk to obtain a returns number.
*Due to legal requirements medicines may not be returned except to correct an error in despatch or in response to an "official recall". If an item is believed to be faulty it should be returned for inspection and it may be necessary to forward it to the manufacturers for testing before replacements or refunds can be authorised. This does not infringe legal rights. Please contact our customer services for a "Returns Number" which must appear on the outside of the package or it will not be accepted. We advise customers to use an insured method of shipping and to retain proof of despatch. We may refuse returns on products specially obtained or manufactured to order. Items must be returned unsoiled and unused and sent adequately packed and carriage paid.
