Calcium gluconate
Livestock
Nutritional Supplements
Injection
Glucal 44 – 100ml Inj is an over-the-counter and a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of Hypocalcemia (calcium deficiency) and as a Calcium Supplement. the calcium salt of gluconic acid, an oxidation product of glucose, and contains 9.3% calcium, which is about one-third of the calcium in the strength of calcium chloride USP. Since it is soluble to the extent of only one part in 30 parts of cold water, the 10% solution is supersaturated and is stabilized by the addition of calcium saccharate tetrahydrate 0.46% w/v (which supplies calcium 6.2%). Each mL contains 98 mg of calcium gluconate monohydrate, 4.6 mg of calcium saccharate tetrahydrate, and Water for Injection USP, q.s. Each mL provides 9.3 mg (0.465 milliequivalents) of calcium. INDICATION: As an aid in the treatment of hypocalcemic conditions, such as milk fever, in cattle, horses, sheep, swine, dogs and cats.
Generic Name | Calcium gluconate |
Units | 100 ml |
Product Dosage | Administer by intravenous, subcutaneous or intraperitoneal injection using proper aseptic techniques. Use intravenously in horses. Warm solution to body temperature prior to use, and inject slowly. Intravenous administration is recommended for treatment o |
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