Glucose 40% W/V Injection for Cattle and Sheep

For the treatment of primary and secondary hypoglycaemia and as a source of energy in cattle. As an aid in the treatment of pregnancy toxaemia in sheep.

Dosage and administration:
Cattle: 1 ml/kg, by slow intravenous injection. In some cases a higher dose rate may be required but should only be given on veterinary advice. Treatment may be repeated as necessary.

Sheep: 1 ml/kg to be given by slow intravenous injection. Treatment may be repeated after 6 hours if necessary. The solution should be warmed to body temperature before use.

Strict aseptic precautions should be observed in preparation of the site of the injection. Preferably, administer no quicker than about 0.5
ml/kg/hour.

Contra-indications, warnings, etc:
Do not give by the subcutaneous route. Do not exceed the recommended dosage. When acidosis is severe, and renal failure present, treatment is unlikely to be efficacious.

Withdrawal periods:
Cattle/Sheep meat - zero days
Cattle/Sheep milk - zero hours

For animal treatment only.