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Lectade Plus Powder for Oral Solution

Active ingredients: Disodium Hydrogen Citrate, Glucose Monohydrate, Glycine, Potassium Citrate Monohydrate, Potassium Dihydrogen Phosphate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Citrate Dihydrate

Form

Liquid

Species

Cattle

Manufacturer

Elanco GmbH

VMD MA No.

52127/5068

What it's used for

The veterinary medicinal product is indicated as an oral rehydration therapy for the treatment of diarrhoea in calves by reversing the process of dehydrati...

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Clinical information

Lectade Plus Powder for Oral Solution — SPC Details

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

The veterinary medicinal product is indicated as an oral rehydration therapy for
the treatment of diarrhoea in calves by reversing the process of dehydration,
acidosis and loss of electrolytes associated with diarrhoea, whether caused by
bacteria, viruses, cryptosporidia or inappropriate nutrition.

None.

Target species: Calves
None known.
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 the national
competent authority via the national reporting system. See also the last section
of the package leaflet for contact details.

In severe cases of dehydration some animals may require additional
intravenous re-hydration therapy. In such cases consult a veterinary surgeon.

Special precautions for use in animals
Not applicable.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary
medicinal product to animals
Not applicable.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment
Not applicable.
Other precautions
None.

None known.
The veterinary medicinal product has been shown to be compatible with oral
antibiotics such as amoxicillin, ampicillin and oxytetracycline.

Store in a dry place.
Do not store above 25°C.

Glycine 3.891 3.01
Potassium dihydrogen phosphate 1.758 1.36
Sodium acid citrate 2.327 1.80
Potassium citrate 4.188 3.24
Sodium citrate 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
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.