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Vigophos 100 mg/ml + 0.05 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Cattle, Horses and Dogs

Active ingredients: Butafosfan, Cyanocobalamin

Form

Injection

Species

Cattle Dogs Horses

Manufacturer

Industrial Veterinaria SA

VMD MA No.

36547/5005

What it's used for

Cattle: - Supportive treatment to restore rumination following surgical treatment of displaced abomasum associated with secondary ketosis. - Complementary...

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Clinical information

Vigophos 100 mg/ml + 0.05 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Cattle, Horses and Dogs — SPC Details

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

Cattle:
- Supportive treatment to restore rumination following surgical treatment of displaced
abomasum associated with secondary ketosis.
- Complementary treatment of parturient paresis in addition to Ca/Mg therapy.
- Prevention of ketosis development, if administered before calving.
Horses:
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- Adjunctive therapy in horses suffering from muscular exhaustion.
Dogs:
Intravenous, intramuscular and subcutaneous use.
It is recommended that the solution is warmed to body temperature before
administration.
The dose depends on the animal’s body weight (bw) and condition.
SpeciesDose butafosfan
(mg/kg bw)
Dose
cyanocobalamin
(mg/kg bw)
Dose volume of
the veterinary
medicinal
product
Route of
administration
Cattle
Horses
5–100.0025–0.0055–10 ml/100 kgi.v.
Dogs10–150.005–0.00750.1–0.15 ml/kgi.v., i.m., s.c.
For the supportive treatment of secondary ketosis in cows, the recommended dose
should be administered on three consecutive days.
For the prevention of ketosis in cows, the recommended dose should be administered
on three consecutive days within the period of 10 days before expected calving.
For other indications, treatment should be repeated as necessary.
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The stopper may be safely punctured up to 50 times with a needle-size not exceeding
18 G. For multiple bottle entry, an aspirating needle or multi-dose syringe is
recommended to avoid excessive broaching of the stopper.
Do not use in cases of hypersensitivity to the active substances or to any of the
excipients.
Cattle, horses, dogs:
Rare
(1 to 10 animals / 10,000 animals
treated):
Injection site pain
Very rare
(<1 animal / 10,000 animals
treated, including isolated
reports):
Circulatory shock
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Has been reported following subcutaneous administration in dogs.
In cases where rapid intravenous infusion has occurred
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 also the package leaflet for
respective contact details.
None.

Special precautions for safe use in the target species:
Intravenous administration should be done very slowly since cases of circulatory shock
may be associated with too rapid injection.
In dogs suffering from chronic renal insufficiency the veterinary medicinal product
should only be used according to the benefit-risk assessment by the responsible
veterinarian
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal
product to animals
People with known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients should avoid contact with
the veterinary medicinal product.
This veterinary medicinal product may cause skin and eye irritation. Avoid contact with
skin and eyes. In case of accidental exposure, rinse the affected area thoroughly with
water.
Self-injection should be avoided. 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.
Keep the bottle in the outer carton in order to protect from light.
Cattle and horses:
Meat and offal: Zero days.
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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