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Multimin Solution for Injection for Cattle

Active ingredients: Copper, Manganese, Selenium, Zinc

Form

Injection

Species

Cattle

Manufacturer

Warburton Technology Limited

VMD MA No.

42511/5000

What it's used for

For the prevention and treatment of copper deficiency (hypocuprosis) in sheep and for the prevention of swayback in lambs by administering a single injecti...

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Clinical information

Multimin Solution for Injection for Cattle — SPC Details

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

For the prevention and treatment of copper deficiency (hypocuprosis)
in sheep and for the prevention of swayback in lambs by administering
a single injection to the ewe 2.5 months pre-lambing.

To ensure a correct dosage, body weight should be determined as accurately as
possible.
Use standard aseptic procedures during administration of injections.
Strict adherence to correct subcutaneous injection technique should be employed.
Dosage:
Cattle - Up to 1 year: 1 ml per 50 kg
Cattle - From 1-2 years: 1 ml per 75 kg
Cattle - Over 2 years: 1 ml per 100 kg
Schedule of administration:
To be administered as a single administration during, or in advance of, periods of
stress in the production and breeding life cycle likely to result in concurrent clinical or
subclinical deficiencies of the four trace minerals (for example, transport/shipping,
calving, breeding).
Maximal volume per injection site: 7 ml.
The 500 ml vial can be broached a maximum of 90 times.

Do not administer intramuscularly.
Do not use in cases of hypersensitivity to the active substances or to any of the
excipients.
AN: 00358/2025 & 00360/2025

Cattle:
Very common
(>1 animal / 10 animals treated):
Injection site swelling
Injection site induration
Common
(1 to 10 animals / 100 animals treated):
Injection site pain
1
Moderate to severe that can persist for approximately 7 days following injection.
Estimated at less than 5 cm at palpation after 14 days following injection.
Mild. Immediate upon injection. Can persist for up to eight hours after injection.
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
competent authority via the national reporting system. See the package leaflet for
respective contact details.
AN: 00358/2025 & 00360/2025

None.

Special precautions for safe use in the target species:
Additional copper, zinc, manganese or selenium should not be administered at the
same time.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal
product to animals:
This veterinary medicinal product is HIGHLY concentrated in Selenium.
Due to a potential risk of Selenium toxicity, care should be taken when handling the
veterinary medicinal product to avoid accidental self-injection.
The most common manifestations of accidental exposure to selenium in humans are
gastrointestinal and neurological symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, tenderness,
fatigue and irritability.
When treating a large number of animals, a safe injection system should be used.
Do not work alone when using the veterinary medicinal product.
Ensure that animals are properly restrained, including those in the vicinity.
In case of accidental self-injection, SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY and
show the package leaflet or the label to the physician.
Wash hands after use.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment:
Not applicable.

None known.

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

recommended dose (i.e., 1

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.