Gleptosil (Canada)

Iron Dextran Complex Injection 200 mg/mL

DIN 02245952

Veterinary Use Only

Gleptosil^® is a presentation of gleptoferron, a macro molecular complex containing iron in a readily utilisable form for the prevention and treatment of iron deficiency anaemia. The solution contains phenol (Ph.Eur.) as a preservative.

Gleptosil Indications

Gleptosil (Iron 200 mg/mL Solution for Injection) is a haematinic for the prevention and treatment of iron deficiency anaemia in piglets. Piglets born and reared under intensive conditions may be deficient in iron and rapidly become anaemic. Unless these piglets receive supplemental iron early in life they are prone to suffer decreased vitality, poorer growth rates and increased susceptibility to disease.

Dosage

For the prevention and treatment of iron deficiency anaemia: a single dose of 1 mL (200 mg iron) injected within the first three days of life. Clinical anaemia may normally develop within the first two weeks of life in unsupplemented piglets. In such cases of diagnosed iron deficiency anaemia the dosage is 1 mL (200 mg iron).

Administration

Gleptosil^® is recommended for administration by intramuscular injection deep into the hind limb. The site of injection should be clean, ideally swabbed with cotton soaked in alcohol. Excess alcohol should be removed before injecting. Use only automatic syringe equipment. The syringe and needles should be sterilised by boiling before use and the rubber seal of the vial should be swabbed with cotton soaked in alcohol. Injection site (diagram 1): On the hind limb mid-way between the stifle joint and the base of the tail.

Injection technique (diagrams 2 and 3): Pull the skin and the underlying tissue aside with thumb. Insert the needle at right angles to the skin and slowly inject the 1 mL dose. Pause after injecting the dose and release the skin before withdrawing the needle. Recommended needle size: 5/8” No. 20 g.

Wipe the needle with cotton and alcohol before injecting the next piglet.

Gleptosil Cautions

Maintain the sachet close until the time of use. In piglets intended for early slaughter, it should be noted that use of an intra-muscular injection of iron is likely to result in temporary staining of the muscle. Iron staining decreases rapidly from the time of injection with none being observed by six weeks. Very rarely, the administration of parenteral iron dextran formulations has been associated with hypersensitivity reactions.

WARNINGS: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

Storage

DO NOT STORE ABOVE 25°C. PROTECT FROM FREEZING.

USE WITHIN 28 DAYS AFTER RECONSTITUTION/OPENING THE VIAL.

PRESENTATION

100, 250 mL vials.

Ceva Animal Health Inc., 150 Research Lane, Suite 225, Guelph ON N1G 4T2, 1-800-510-8864.

^® Registered trademarks of Ceva Santé Animale.

A2323-01

29464-3120301

CPN: 1221130.2