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Gleptolab 200 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Pigs

Active ingredient: Iron

Form

Injection

Species

Pigs

Manufacturer

Labiana Life Sciences SA

VMD MA No.

32112/3000

What it's used for

Neonatal pigs: For the prevention and treatment of iron deficiency anaemia.

Full indications, dosage and side effects ↓

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Clinical information

Gleptolab 200 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Pigs — SPC Details

Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 27 Mar 2026.

Neonatal pigs:
For the prevention and treatment of iron deficiency anaemia.

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.

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of the excipients.
-
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E and/or selenium.
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diarrhoea.

Amended Pages: September 2023

Target species: Pigs (piglets)
Uncommon
(1 to 10 animals / 1,000 animals
treated):
Slight staining of muscle tissue at injection
site
Deaths
Very rare
(<1 animal / 10,000 animals
treated, including isolated reports):
Deaths
Hypersensitivity reaction.
have occurred in piglets following the administration of parenteral iron
preparations. These deaths have been associated with maternal dietary deficiency
of vitamin E and/or selenium
in piglets, which have been attributed to an increased susceptibility to infection
due to temporary blocking of the reticuloendothelial system, have been reported
very rarely.
Reporting adverse events is important. It allows continuous safety monitoring of a
veterinary medicinal product. Reports should be sent, preferably via a veterinarian,
to either the marketing authorisation holder or its local representative or the national

Amended Pages: September 2023
competent authority via the national reporting system. See also the last section of
the package leaflet for respective contact details.

None.

Special precautions for safe in the target species:
Normal aseptic injection techniques should be practised.
It is advisable to stretch the skin at the injection site to minimise leakage after
withdrawal of the needle.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary
medicinal product to animals
People with known hypersensitivity to iron dextran, or those with
haemochromatosis should avoid contact with the product.
Care should be taken to avoid accidental self-injection, as well as contact with the
eyes and mouth.
In case of accidental injection, seek medical advice immediately and show the
package leaflet or label to the physician.
Wash hands after use.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment:
Not applicable.

interaction
Do not mix with other products prior to administration.

This veterinary medicinal product does not require any special storage
conditions.

Dark brown, solution and slightly viscous. Free of visible sediment
3. CLINICAL INFORMATION
3.1. Target species
Pig (piglets).
3.2. Indications for use, for each target species
For the prevention and treatment of iron deficiency anaemia.
3.3. Contraindications
-
of the excipients.
-
-
E and/or selenium.
-
diarrhoea.

Amended Pages: September 2023
3.4. Special warnings
None.
3.5. Special precautions for use
Special precautions for safe in the target species:
Normal aseptic injection techniques should be practised.
It is advisable to stretch the skin at the injection site to minimise leakage after
withdrawal of the needle.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary
medicinal product to animals
People with known hypersensitivity to iron dextran, or those with
haemochromatosis should avoid contact with the product.
Care should be taken to avoid accidental self-injection, as well as contact with the
eyes and mouth.
In case of accidental injection, seek medical advice immediately and show the
package leaflet or label to the physician.
Wash hands after use.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment:
Not applicable.
3.

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.