Vitarom K3 injectable solution, 20 ml

VITAMIN K3 – Injectable solution, antihemorrhagic.

COMPOSITION
Hetrazeen S (corresponding to 0.5 g Menadione) 2.2 g/100 ml.
Excipient (deionized water) ad. 100 ml.

PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTION
Vitamin K3 plays an important role in the synthesis of hepatic prothrombin and in the coagulation process, thus having a strong antihemorrhagic effect; it acts on capillary endothelium and on fibrinogen. Vitamin K3 deficiencies cause hemorrhages and hypoprothrombinemia. In high doses, vitamin K3 activates the reticulohistiocytic system, produces diuresis (in general edema), stimulates liver and bone marrow functions.

TARGET SPECIES
Horses, cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, dogs, cats and birds (chicken, turkey, guinea fowl, quail, pheasant, peacock, goose, duck and pigeon).

INDICATIONS
It is recommended for animals with hemorrhagic diatheses following infectious, parasitic diseases or intoxications. It is recommended for hemorrhagic syndrome in chickens and young birds subjected to prolonged treatment with sulfonamides or antibiotics and as an adjuvant in the treatment of coccidiosis with specific medication.

CONTRAINDICATIONS
It is not recommended for animals with liver diseases.

METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION
The vitamin K3 solution is administered subcutaneously or intramuscularly in a daily dose of:
-horses and cattle: 5-10 ml;
-pigs, sheep and goats: 2-5 ml;
-dogs and cats: 1-2 ml;
-birds (chicken, turkey, guinea fowl, quail, pheasant, peacock, goose, duck and pigeon): 0.2-0.4 ml. The treatment is applied for 3-5 days.

WARNINGS
The injectable solution of Vitamin K3 is not mixed with other injectable or infusion solutions.
In pigeons, the solution can be injected at the site where the hemorrhage occurred.

WITHDRAWAL TIME
Not applicable.

PRESENTATION
20 ml vials.