Below is the product datasheet. This has been provided by the manufacturer and should always be provided with the medication.
Introduction  Company name: Novartis Animal Health UK Ltd Address: Frimley Business Park
Frimley
Camberley
Surrey
GU16 7SR Telephone: 01276 694402 Fax: 01276 694403
Presentation
A smooth, yellow, sterile aqueous suspension for subcutaneous administration, containing 50mg/ml of Selenium (175mg/ml barium selenate). The product also contains the antimicrobial preservatives methyl parahydroxybenzoate (PhEur) 2.0mg/ml, propyl parahydroxybenzoate (PhEur) 0.5mg/ml, potasium sorbate (PhEur) 2.0mg/ml and disodium edetate (PhEur) 2.0mg/ml.
Uses
For the treatment and prevention of selenium deficiency in sheep and cattle for up to 12 months.
Dosage and administration
By subcutaneous injection only into the neck area.
1ml per 50kg bodyweight, equivalent to 1mg selenium per kg bodyweight. The following table is intended as a guide: |
Lambs at weaning |
0.5 ml | |
Sheep |
1-2 ml | |
Calves |
1-2 ml | |
Young cattle |
3-8 ml | |
Adult cattle |
6-10 ml |
When treating a large number of animals, a suitable multiple dose injector must be used. Do not exceed the recommended dosage.
Levels of selenium in individual animals can vary broadly with time, hence it is advisable to establish the selenium status of the animal prior to treatment.
Shake pack well before use to ensure resuspension of contents.
Contra-indications, warnings, etc
For subcutaneous injection only.
A small nodule may occur at the injection site. In cattle, indication of transient pain at the injection site was noted during the first week in clinical studies.
Overdose should be avoided as there is no known antidote. Withdrawal period
Cattle and Sheep
Meat – Zero days
Milk – Zero days
The injection site should be removed at slaughter which is easily identified by the discolouration caused by the yellow ferric oxide in the product.
For animal treatment only. Environmental warnings
Any unused veterinary medicinal product or waste material derived from the use of such veterinary medicinal products should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements. Operator warnings
Care should be taken to avoid accidental self-injection.
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Wash hands after use.
Pharmaceutical precautions
Do not store above 25°C. Protect from light.
Once opened the product should be used within 28 days.
Discard unused product.
Legal category
POM-V
Packaging Quantities
250ml and 500ml low density polyethylene packs.
Further information
None.
Marketing authorisation number
Vm 12501/4107.
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