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In-/Out-Licensing

Iron preparation Gleptoferron

Active ingredient

- Gleptoferron (Iron-(III)-dextran heptonic acid complex)

If you are interested in the Gleptoferron, please refer to the section Active pharmaceutical ingredients.

Use

Gleptoferron injectable:

- Prevention and treatment of iron deficiency / anemia in piglets

Gleptoferron oral:

- Prevention and treatment of iron deficiency / anemia in calves and piglets

Pharmaceutical forms and presentations

- 10% injection in 100 ml glass bottles

- 20% injection in 100 ml glass and plastic bottles

- 15% for oral application in 100 ml glass bottles

 

The different concentrations are also available in bulk form in plastic containers for local aseptic filling of the finished product. Please look under the section Active ingredients.

Application

In piglets:

- 2 ml 10% by intramuscular injection during the first 3 days of life

-1 ml 20% by intramuscular injection during the first 3 days of life

- 1 ml 15% orally once during the first 12 hours of life, to be repeated by a dose of 1 ml after 8 to 12 days

 

In calves:

- 1 ml 15% orally only once with the first colostrum

Special feature

- Comparative studies show higher haemoglobin concentrations and haematocrit levels with Gleptoferron during the first three weeks of life of piglets.

Produced in

- European Union

Available countries

- On request

 

Regulatory status, indications and product information may vary from country to country.

Product descriptions provide basic information and are not usage instructions.

Please observe the approved product information.