Magnophos
Product Description
PRESENTATION
Vial of 250Ml
TARGET SPECIES
Cattle,horses,calves.
Slow I.V, I.M. administration
INDICATIONS
In cattle, horses and calves: Prevention and treatment of hypocalcaemia and/or hypomagnesaemia and/or hypophosphataemia such as: milk fever ,parturient paresis, grass tetany, eclampsia.
Brand: Vetoquinol

Characteristics
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Do not use in animals with heart disorders.
ADVERS EEFFECTS
During intramuscular administration, local tissue reactions at the injection site may be observed. Too rapid intravenous administration can cause cardiac arrhythmia and lead to fatal collapse. Symptoms of hypercalcaemia can occur during the 30 minutes after administration (tremors, excitation, sweating, hypotonia and collapse).
SPECIAL WARNINGS
Special warnings for each target species : None
Special precautions for use in animals : The solution must be warmed to body temperature before administration. Intravenous administration must be slow , and stopped immediately if side effects occur.
During intramuscular administration, divide the dose between Several injection sites to limit local reactions.
The use and reuse of this product must undergo benefit/risk evaluation depending on possible previous treatments , in particular calcium based treatments.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the medicinal product to animals : None.
Use during pregnancy or lactation : The safety of the medicinal product has not been evaluated in the target species during pregnancy and lactation. However, the use of the medicinal product during pregnancy and lactation does not pose a particular problem.
Interactions : None known.
Overdose : See “Adverse effects” section.
Incompatibilities
Compatibility with another medicinal product must be checked before mixing to prevent precipitate from forming.
STORAGE CONDITIONS
Shelf-life after first opening :28days.
Do not store above 25°C.
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
WITHDRAWAL PERIOD
Meat and offal :Zero days.
Milk : Zero hours.
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR THE DISPOSAL OF UNUSED VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCTOR WASTE MATERIALS DERIVED FROM THE USE OF SUCH PRODUCTS
Any unused veterinary medicinal product or waste materials derived from such veterinary medicinal product should be disposed of in accordance with local regulations.
FOR ANIMAL TREATMENT ONLY
TO BE SUPPLIED ONLY ON VETERINARY PRESCRIPTION
Composition
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Dosage and Instructions
Slow intravenous, intramuscular.
0.12 to 0.24 mg of calcium and 0.64 to 1.28 mg of magnesium hypophosphite per kg live weight per administration, equivalent to 0.2 ml to 0.4 ml per 10 kg live weight per slow intravenous or intramuscular administration
Cow
10 to 20 ml intravenous or intramuscular injection per day every 2 to 3 days
Calf
5 to 10 ml deep intramuscular injection per day
Horse
10 to 20 ml intravenous or intramuscular injection per day every 2 to 3 days
Foal
5 to 10 ml deep intramuscular injection per day
sheep
SHEEP,GOATS : Intramuscular and subcutaneous route
Adult : 5ml - Young : From 1 to 2 ml