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Vitbee 1000, 0.100% w/v Solution for Injection

Active ingredient: Cyanocobalamin

Form

Injection

Species

Cattle Horses

Manufacturer

Alfasan Nederland B.V.

VMD MA No.

36408/4012

What it's used for

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

Full indications, dosage and side effects ↓
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Clinical information

Vitbee 1000, 0.100% w/v Solution for Injection — 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:
- 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.
Species
Dose 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.
The stopper may be safely punctured up to 40 times. If more than 40
broachings are required, use of a draw off needle is recommended.
It is recommended to use 100 ml packaging for treatment of dogs.
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
1
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 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:
This veterinary medicinal product contains benzyl alcohol which may cause
hypersensitivity (allergic) reactions. People with known hypersensitivity to
benzyl alcohol and other 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
to the physician.
Wash hands after use.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment:
Not applicable.
interaction
None known.
Keep the vial in the outer carton in order to protect from light.
Meat: zero days.
Milk: zero hours.
5.

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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