Active ingredient:Gleptoferron
Product:Gleptosil 200 mg/ml Solution for Injection
Product index:Gleptosil
Pig - meat:Zero days
Active Substance:
Iron 200 mg/ml
(as gleptoferron complex) 498 mg/ml
Excipients:
Phenol 5 mg/ml
For a full list of excipients see Pharmaceutical particulars.
Solution for injection. A dark brown, slightly viscous, sterile, colloidal, aqueous solution
Special precautions for use
Special precautions for use in animals
Normal aseptic injection techniques should be practised.
Special precautions for the person administering the veterinary medicinal product to animals
Care should be taken to avoid accidental self injection. In the event of accidental self injection seek medical advice. Wash hands after use.
Other precautions
The sachet should not be opened until the product is required for use. Avoid the introduction of contamination during use.
Adverse reactions (frequency and seriousness)
There are normally no undesirable side effects associated with the use of the product. Its use does not result in permanent staining of the injected muscle tissue.
Use during pregnancy, lactation or lay
Not applicable
Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
There are no known interactions between the product and other medicaments. There are no known other forms of interaction. Do not mix with other products prior to administration.
Amounts to be administered and administration route
Use only automatic syringe equipment
Swab the septum before use. The product is administered as a single 1 mL (200 mg iron) dose by deep intramuscular injection into the hind limb midway between the stifle joint and the base of the tail. Injections should be administered as follows:
For the prevention of iron deficiency anaemia: not later than the third day of life.
For the treatment of iron deficiency anaemia: at the onset of clinical anaemia, normally within the first three weeks of life.
For 100 & 250 ml plastic vials: as the vial cannot be broached more than 20 times, use of automatic syringe equipment is recommended.
For 100 ml collapsible vial: as the vial cannot be broached more than 4 times, the use of automatic syringe equipment is recommended.
Overdose (symptoms, emergency procedures, antidotes), if necessary
Overdosage with the product is unlikely to result in signs of intoxication.
Withdrawal periods
Meat and offal: Zero Days
Shipping charges mainland GB zone1
| Value | Weight | Delivery Charge |
| Over £49.00 | Any Weight | FREE |
| Under £49.00 | No weight limit | £4.50 |
| Under £49.00 | Under 250 grams | £3.49 |
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We no longer send goods outside of the UK.
Prescription Items
Prescription items will be sent on receipt of a valid signed and dated prescription.
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Refrigerated Items
Refrigerated items will be sent by carrier or express delivery at a cost of £7.50, with coolpacks, unless you pay for a premium for a refrigerated delivery. We will contact you prior to despatch for your instructions.
We want you to be completely satisfied with any purchase. If not any item* can be returned to us within 14 days of receipt for exchange or refund Please give us a ring for a returns number on 01833 641112 or alternatively email sales@hyperdrug.co.uk to obtain a returns number.
*Due to legal requirements medicines may not be returned except to correct an error in despatch or in response to an "official recall". If an item is believed to be faulty it should be returned for inspection and it may be necessary to forward it to the manufacturers for testing before replacements or refunds can be authorised. This does not infringe legal rights. Please contact our customer services for a "Returns Number" which must appear on the outside of the package or it will not be accepted. We advise customers to use an insured method of shipping and to retain proof of despatch. We may refuse returns on products specially obtained or manufactured to order. Items must be returned unsoiled and unused and sent adequately packed and carriage paid.
