Iron Dextran-100 Injection (100mL), (Manufacturer may vary)

Iron Support for Healthy Piglet Development

Product Description

Durvet Iron Dextran 100 Injection is a sterile iron hydrogenated dextran injection formulated for baby pigs. It is used to prevent and treat iron deficiency anemia, a common concern in nursing piglets during the first days of life. Each mL contains 100 mg of elemental iron, helping support healthy blood levels, growth, and overall vitality in young pigs.

Benefits

• Anemia Support: Helps prevent and treat iron deficiency anemia in baby pigs.
• Early-Life Use: Designed for piglets during the first days after birth.
• Growth Support: Helps maintain iron levels needed for normal growth and vigor.
• Reliable Strength: Provides 100 mg of elemental iron in each mL.
• Sterile Injection: Sterile injectable format supports practical on-farm administration.

Ingredients

Active Ingredients: Iron 100 mg/mL
Inactive Ingredients: Low molecular weight hydrogenated dextran, 0.5% phenol preservative.

How to Use

Directions for Use

• Injection Route: For intramuscular injection only.
• Prevention Dose: Administer 1 mL at 2 to 4 days of age.
• Treatment Dose: Administer 1 mL when iron deficiency anemia is present.
• Repeat Dosing: Treatment may be repeated in 10 days if needed.
• Clean Technique: Use a sterile needle and disinfect the stopper and injection site before use.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Veterinary Advice: Consult a veterinarian if disease or abnormal conditions are suspected.
• Proper Equipment: Use a small sterile needle and syringe for each piglet.
• Injection Site: Inject intramuscularly into the back ham as directed on the label.
• Muscle Staining: Injecting pigs beyond 4 weeks of age may stain muscle tissue.
• Storage Guidance: Store at 15° to 30°C and protect the product from freezing.

Possible Side Effects

• Injection Reaction: Some pigs may react to the iron injection after administration.
• Weakness Signs: Reactions may include prostration and muscular weakness.
• Serious Outcome: Extreme reactions may be severe and can result in death.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is Durvet Iron Dextran 100 Injection used for?

Ans: Durvet Iron Dextran 100 Injection is used for the prevention and treatment of iron deficiency anemia in baby pigs. The injectable iron supplement helps provide iron that nursing piglets may not receive adequately from a sow’s milk alone.

Q2: How much iron does Durvet Iron Dextran 100 Injection contain?

Ans: Durvet Iron Dextran 100 Injection contains 100 mg of elemental iron per mL. The sterile solution is stabilized with low-molecular-weight hydrogenated dextran and contains 0.5% phenol as a preservative to maintain product stability.

Q3: When should Durvet Iron Dextran 100 Injection be given to piglets?

Ans: For prevention, the label directs administration of 1 mL at 2 to 4 days of age. Early supplementation is important because iron deficiency anemia commonly develops in nursing piglets during the first few days after birth.

Q4: How is Durvet Iron Dextran 100 Injection administered?

Ans: Durvet Iron Dextran 100 Injection is for intramuscular injection only. The label directs administration into the back ham using a sterile needle and syringe, with the stopper and injection site disinfected before each use.

Q5: Can Durvet Iron Dextran 100 Injection be repeated?

Ans: Yes. For treatment of iron deficiency anemia, the label states that 1 mL should be administered, and the treatment may be repeated in 10 days when needed. Veterinary guidance is appropriate when symptoms or health concerns are present.

Q6: Why do baby pigs need iron supplementation?

Ans: Nursing piglets can develop iron deficiency anemia because rapid growth increases blood volume while iron reserves decline, and sow’s milk may not provide enough iron. Without supplementation, anemia can reduce growth and weaken disease resistance.

Q7: What side effects can occur with Durvet Iron Dextran 100 Injection?

Ans: The label notes that some pigs may show a reaction to iron injection. Reported signs include prostration and muscular weakness, and severe reactions may be fatal in extreme cases. Monitoring after injection is important.

Q8: Are there any precautions before using Durvet Iron Dextran 100 Injection?

Ans: The product label advises consulting a veterinarian before administering the product if a disease or abnormal condition is suspected. It also recommends clean injection practices and the use of separate sterile equipment for each piglet to reduce the risk of spreading infection.

Q9: Can Durvet Iron Dextran 100 Injection be used in older pigs?

Ans: The label specifically warns that intramuscular injection of organic iron preparations into pigs beyond 4 weeks of age may cause staining of muscle tissue. The product is intended primarily for baby pigs needing iron supplementation early in life.

Q10: How should Durvet Iron Dextran 100 Injection be stored?

Ans: Durvet Iron Dextran 100 Injection should be stored at controlled room temperature between 15° and 30°C and protected from freezing. Proper storage helps maintain the quality of the sterile injectable solution until use.