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Carofertin 10 mg/ml Emulsion for Injection for Cattle and Pigs

Active ingredient: B Carotene

Form

Injection

Species

Cattle Pigs

Manufacturer

VMD NV

VMD MA No.

19968/4009

What it's used for

For the prevention and treatment of beta-carotene deficiency and beta-carotene deficiency related fertility disorders, which can arise during phases of ins...

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Clinical information

Carofertin 10 mg/ml Emulsion for Injection for Cattle and Pigs — SPC Details

Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 26 Mar 2026.

For the prevention and treatment of beta-carotene deficiency and beta-carotene
deficiency related fertility disorders, which can arise during phases of insufficient
nutritional supply.

For intramuscular or subcutaneous injection.
Cows/heifer:
Dose: 20 – 25 ml
The dosage should be divided and administered in several injections.

Revised: January 2021
AN: 01607/2020
Maximum volume per injection site: 10 ml.
Pregnant cows/heifers: give 1 dose 1-2 weeks ante-partum.
Non-pregnant cows/heifers: give up to 3 doses a minimum of 14 days apart.
Sows:
Dose: 7 ml
Pregnant sows/gilts: give 1 dose 1-2 weeks ante-partum.
Non-pregnant sows/gilts: give up to 3 doses a minimum of 14 days apart.
The product should only be used in one run on several animals. Any product
remaining in the container after one operating process should be discarded
immediately after administration. The use of an aspirating needle is preferred.

Do not use in newborn animals because of the presence of benzyl alcohol. Do not
use in known cases of hypersensitivity to macrogol stearate, or in case of
hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients.

Swelling at the site of the injection occurs very rarely.. This usually resolves without
the need for treatment.
Due to the content of macrogol-15-hydroxystearate, there is a rare possibility of
allergy-related or pseudo-allergic hypersensitive reactions, particularly in animals
which have previously received such a medication either by injection or by infusion.
These reactions may vary considerably in terms of their duration and severity (e.g.
marked local reactions, severe general reactions) and can very rarely result in life-
threatening conditions.
Serious reactions and fatalities have been observed very rarely in spontaneous
reports, particularly in cattle.
In case of adverse reactions the product must be suspended immediately and
symptomatic treatment initiated.
The frequency of adverse reactions is defined using the following convention:
- very common (more than 1 in 10 animals displaying adverse reaction(s))
- common (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 100 animals treated)
- uncommon (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 1,000 animals treated)
- rare (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 10,000 animals treated)
- very rare (less than 1 animal in 10,000 animals treated, including isolated reports)

None.

Revised: January 2021
AN: 01607/2020

Special precautions for use in animals
None
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal
product to animals
Care should be taken to avoid accidental selfinjection.
In case of accidental self‐injection, seek medical advice immediately and show the
package leaflet or the label to the physician.
People with known hypersensitivity to betacarotene or to any of the excipients should
administer the veterinary medicinal product with caution.
Wash hands after use.

None known.

Do not store above 25°C. Do not freeze.
Keep the container in the outer carton in order to protect from light.

Cattle: Meat and offal: zero days
Milk: zero hours
Pig: Meat and offal: zero days
5.

This information is sourced from the official Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) published by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD). It is provided for informational purposes only and does not replace professional veterinary advice. Always consult your vet before administering any medication.