Hypertonic 72 mg/ml Solution for Infusion for Cattle, Cattle (Calves), Horses, Dogs and Cats
Active ingredient: Sodium Chloride
Form
Solution
Species
Manufacturer
Dechra Regulatory B.V.
VMD MA No.
50406/3033
What it's used for
As an oral rehydration therapy for the treatment of diarrhoea in calves by reversing the process of dehydration, acidosis and loss of electrolytes associat...
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Hypertonic 72 mg/ml Solution for Infusion for Cattle, Cattle (Calves), Horses, Dogs and Cats — SPC Details
Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 27 Mar 2026.
process of dehydration, acidosis and loss of electrolytes associated with diarrhoea,
whether caused by bacteria, viruses, cryptosporidia or inappropriate nutrition.
Revised: December 2025
MA split from NI Expiry following AN: 02083/2025
The contents of sachets A and B should be added to 2 litres (approximately 3.5 pints) of
fresh water, at a temperature of about 35
°
C.
Scouring calves
Immediately scour symptoms show, withdraw milk or milk replacer and offer 2 litre of
solution twice daily for two days (four feeds). For the next four feeds offer 1 litre of the
product solution added to 1 litre of milk or milk replacer. Thereafter feed as normal.
Duration of treatment
If the scouring is established or severe, thus causing serious dehydration, the solution
should be fed three or four times daily. The product may be used on its own for a
maximum of four days.
Ensure that adequate colostrums is fed to all calves.
General recommendations
Keep feeding utensils clean.
Any medicated water which is not consumed within 24 hours should be discarded.
i. Special precautions for use in animals
None.
ii. Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary
medicinal product to animals
None.
The product has been shown to be compatible with oral antibiotics such as amoxicillin,
ampicillin and oxytetracycline.
Do not store above 25
°
C.
Any medicated water which not consumed within 24hours should be discarded.
Potassium dihydrogen phosphate 1.758 1.36
Sodium acid citrate 2.327 1.80
Potassium citrate monohydrate 4.188 3.24
Sodium citrate dihydrate 0.853 0.66
Sachet B
Glucose monohydrate 81.037 62.69
Other ingredients
Erythrosine E127 (Sachet A) 0.007 0.005
When reconstituted as recommended, it contains;
Glycine 20 mmol/L
Sodium 50 mmol/L
Potassium 20 mmol/L
Chloride 39 mmol/L
Citrate 10 mmol/L
Phosphate 5 mmol/L
Glucose 160 mmol/L
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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.
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