Product description

Vetivex Veterinary pHyLyte pH 7.4 is a sterile, nonpyrogenic isotonic solution for injection for animal use only.

Active ingredients

Each 100 mL of **Vetivex Veterinary pHyLyte pH 7.4*** contains:

• Sodium chloride 526 mg
• Sodium gluconate 502 mg
• Sodium Acetate Trihydrate 368 mg
• Potassium chloride 37 mg
• Magnesium chloride 30 mg

Indications for use

• Vetivex Veterinary pHyLyte pH 7.4 is indicated as a source of water and electrolytes or as an alkalinizing agent.

• Vetivex Veterinary pHyLyte pH 7.4 is compatible with blood or blood components. It may be administered prior to or following the infusion of blood through the same administration set (i.e. as a priming solution), added to or infused concurrently with blood components, or used as a diluent in the transfusion of packed erythrocytes. Vetivex Veterinary pHyLyte pH 7.4 (Multiple Electrolytes Injection, Type 1, USP) and 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP are equally compatible with blood or blood components.

Administration and dosage

• Follow prescribing instructions received from your veterinarian.

• Dosage is dependent upon the age, weight and clinical condition of the patient, as well as laboratory determinations.

• Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration whenever solution and container permit. All injections in plastic containers are intended for intravenous administration using sterile equipment.

• Additives may be incompatible. Complete information is not available. Those additives known to be incompatible should not be used. Consult with pharmacist, if available.

• If, in the informed judgment of the veterinarian, it is deemed advisable to introduce additives, use aseptic technique. Mix thoroughly when additives have been introduced. Do not store solutions containing additives. Discard unused portion.

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