Calject 50

CALJECT INJECTABLE SOLUTION

Composition (per 100 ml):

• Calcium Gluconate: 46.5 g

• Calcium Acetate: 3.7 g

• Magnesium Hypophosphite Hexahydrate: 3 g

• Boric Acid (as excipient)

Description:
Calject is a sterile, clear pale yellow injectable solution formulated to correct deficiencies in calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus in livestock. It provides rapid and reliable correction of metabolic imbalances across a range of clinical situations.

Indications:
Calject is indicated for use in cattle, horses, sheep, and goats to treat and prevent conditions caused by mineral deficiencies, including:

• Milk fever (puerperal paresis)

• Pregnancy toxemia and metabolic imbalances during calving

• Tetany syndromes: lactation tetany, transport tetany, barn tetany, and grass tetany

• Bone and growth disorders: rickets, osteomalacia, growth retardation, joint defects

• Neuromuscular issues: paresis, paraplegia, tetany from post-operative stress

• Vascular conditions: internal bleeding, epistaxis, haemoglobinuria postpartum

• Allergic reactions: anaphylaxis, urticaria, laminitis, serum sickness

• Toxin support: poisoning by moldy feed, phosphorus compounds, or envenomation

Key Benefits:

• Rapid correction of hypocalcemia

• Supports nerve and muscle function

• Promotes bone and joint health

• Aids in recovery post-parturition

Dosage and Administration:
Administer slowly via intravenous, intramuscular, or subcutaneous injection. Dosage should be determined by a veterinarian. Typical dosages:

Treatment Response:
A positive response is seen within minutes: muscular tremors, improved pulse, normalized respiration, and standing attempts. Once improvement is observed, stop administration immediately. Additional dosing may be given under veterinary supervision if necessary.

Re-Treatment:
If the animal does not improve within 5–8 hours, repeat treatment as advised.

Withdrawal Period:

• Meat and milk: 0 days

Packaging:
Available in:

• 100 ml clear glass vial

• 250 ml clear polyethylene bottle

Packaged in protective cardboard boxes.

Calcium gluconate 465 mg (41.48 mg calcium) Calcium acetate 37 mg (9.36 mg calcium) Magnesium hypophosphite hexahydrate contains 30 mg (2.78 mg magnesium). Excipients; boric acid (E 284) as buffering agent and 1 mg phenol as preservative