CAL-PLUS is an injectable calcium, magnesium, phosphorous and dextrose solution indicated as an aid in the treatment of milk fever and other calcium, glucose, magnesium and phosphorus deficiencies of cattle, sheep, horses and swine.
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: | |
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Calcium Borogluconate | 23.0% w/v (equivalent to 19.1 mg/mL of calcium) |
Sodium Hypophosphite | 2.85% w/v (equivalent to 10.0 mg/mL of phosphorous) |
Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate | 4.5% w/v |
Dextrose Monohydrate | 15.0% w/v |
Milliequivalents per 100 mL: | |
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Cations: | |
Calcium | 96 mEq |
Sodium | 32 mEq |
Magnesium | 44 mEq |
Total | 172 mEq |
Cations: | |
Borogluconate | 96 mEq |
Hypophosphite | 32 mEq |
Chloride | 44 mEq |
Total | 172 mEq |
View CAL-PLUS Drug Facts Sheet.
DIRECTIONS: For intravenous, subcutaneous or intraperitoneal administration in cattle, sheep and swine and strictly intravenously in horses. Dosage should be divided over several sites for subcutaneous injections. Inject slowly and carefully. Warm to body temperature before administration.
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION: Adult Cattle and Horses 250-500 mL; Adult Sheep and Swine 50-125 mL. Repeat in several hours if required or as recommended by the treating veterinarian.
CAUTION: Do not retain partially used bottle. Contains no preservatives. Use only if solution is clear. If no improvement is noticed in the condition being treated after 24-36 hours or less depending on the severity of the condition, the diagnosis should be re-evaluated and a veterinarian consulted.