Vetivex 11 (Hartmann's) Solution for Infusion for Cattle, Horses, Dogs and Cats
Active ingredients: Calcium Chloride Dihydrate, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Lactate
Form
Solution
Species
Manufacturer
Dechra Regulatory B.V.
VMD MA No.
50406/3040
What it's used for
gastrointestinal disease or shock. AN: 03510/2024 & 03512/2024
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Vetivex 11 (Hartmann's) Solution for Infusion for Cattle, Horses, Dogs and Cats — SPC Details
Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 27 Mar 2026.
AN: 03510/2024 & 03512/2024
deficits of the animal, maintenance needs and continuing losses.
Generally, aim to correct hypovolaemia by 50 % initially (ideally over 6 hours but
faster if necessary) and reassess by clinical examination.
Deficits are generally in the range of 50 ml/kg (mild) to 150 ml/kg (severe). An
infusion rate of 15 ml/kg/hour is recommended in the absence of shock (range 5-75
ml/kg/hour).
In shock, high initial infusion rates, up to 90 ml/kg/hour, are needed. High infusion
rates should not be continued for longer than 1 hour unless renal function and urine
output are restored. The maximum infusion rate should be decreased in the presence
of cardiac, renal and pulmonary disease.
AN: 03510/2024 & 03512/2024
- hyperkalaemia
- hypercalcaemia
- hypernatraemia
- hyperlactataemia
- hyperhydration
- metabolic alkalosis
- oedema (hepatic, renal, or cardiac)
- Addison’s disease.
Very rare
(<1 animal / 10,000 animals
treated, including isolated
reports):
Eczema, Skin lesion
Allergic oedema, Urticaria
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.
Special precautions for safe use in the target species:
Do not use unless the solution is clear, free from visible particles, and the container is
undamaged.
A risk of thrombosis with intravenous infusion should be considered.
Maintain aseptic precautions.
This veterinary medicinal product should be warmed to approximately 37 °C prior to
the administration of large volumes, or if the administration rate is high, in order to
avoid hypothermia.
This veterinary medicinal product does not contain an antimicrobial preservative. It is
intended for single use only and any unused contents should be discarded.
Use of this solution requires monitoring of the clinical and physiological status of the
animal especially in cases of:
- severe renal impairment
- cardiac impairment
- sodium retention with oedema
- treatments with corticosteroids and their derivatives.
This veterinary medicinal product should be used with caution in animals with cardiac
or renal impairment as sodium overload may occur. It should be noted that sodium
excretion may be impaired post-surgery/trauma.
Monitor serum potassium and serum calcium in treated animals, particularly
potassium levels in cases at risk of hyperkalaemia, such as during chronic renal
failure.
In animals with hepatic impairment, the veterinary medicinal product may not produce
its alkalising action since lactate metabolism may be altered.
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.
AN: 03510/2024 & 03512/2024
sodium lactate or sodium bicarbonate intravenous infusions.
Interactions linked to calcium.
In case of concomitant blood transfusion, the veterinary medicinal product should not
be administered with the blood in the same infusion set due to the risk of clotting.
This veterinary medicinal product contains calcium. Do not add drugs to this solution
that may bind (chelate) to calcium.
Do not freeze.
Milk: zero hours.
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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