Label: IRON 100- iron injection

  • Category: OTC ANIMAL DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: New Animal Drug Application

Drug Label Information

Updated October 11, 2017

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  • INDICATIONS & USAGE

    HEMATINIC

    FOR ANIMAL USE ONLY

    KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

    DESCRIPTION

    IRON HYDROGENATED DEXTRAN INJECTION is a sterile solution containing 100 mg of elemental iron per mL, stabilized with a low molecular weight hydrogenated dextran and 0.5% phenol as a preservative.

    INDICATIONS

    For the prevention and treatment of anemia due to iron deficiency in baby pigs.

    Iron deficiency anemia occurs commonly in the suckling pig, often within the first few days following birth.  As body size and blood volume increase rapidly from the first few days following birth, hemoglobin levels in the blood fall due to diminishing iron reserves which cannot be replaced adequately from iron in the sow's milk.  Thus, the need for a readily available outside source of iron is apparent.  Without this additional iron many newborn pigs may develop anemia within the first few days of life.  Anemia retards growth and lowers the body defenses against disease; scours, pneumonia, and other conditions may develop.  Death from anemia or infections may occur, sometimes destroying entire litters.

    See accompanying leaflet for additional information.

    TAKE TIME OBSERVE LABEL DIRECTIONS

  • DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

    DOSAGE

    For intramuscular injection only.

    For Prevention of iron deficiency anemia, administer 1 mL (100 mg iron) at 2 to 4 days of age.

    For Treatment of iron deficiency anemia, administer 1 mL (100 mg iron). Treatment may be repeated in 10 days.

    DIRECTION FOR USE

    Disinfect rubber stopper of vial and injection site with a cotton ball moistened with rubbing alcohol or other suitable disinfectant.  Use a small needle (20 gauge, 5/8 inch) and syringe that have been sterilized by boiling in water for 20 minutes.  Injection should be made intramuscularly into the back ham (see diagram below).  Apply tension to the skin at the injection site by pulling skin and fat downward with pressure from the thumb or fingers.  Inject into the muscle to a depth of approximately 1/2 inch.  Use a clean, sterile needle and syringe for each pig to avoid spreading infection.

    Injection Site

  • PRECAUTIONS

    If disease or abnormal condition is suspected, consult veterinarian before administration.

  • ADVERSE REACTIONS

    SIDE EFFECTS

    Occasionally pigs may exhibit a reaction to iron injection, clinically characterized by prostration and muscular weakness.  In extreme cases, death may result.

    NOTICE

    The intramuscular injection of organic iron preparations into pigs beyond 4 weeks of age may cause staining of muscle tissue.

  • HOW SUPPLIED

    100 mL multiple dose vials.

  • STORAGE AND HANDLING

    Store at controlled room temperature between 15° - 30°C (59° - 86°F)

    Protect from freezing.

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL


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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    IRON  100
    iron injection
    Product Information
    Product TypeOTC ANIMAL DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:30798-020
    Route of AdministrationINTRAMUSCULAR
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    IRON (UNII: E1UOL152H7) (IRON - UNII:E1UOL152H7) IRON100  mg  in 1 mL
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:30798-020-10100 mL in 1 VIAL
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    NADANADA13825508/11/1995
    Labeler - Durvet, Inc. (056387798)