Indication
- Metabolic Acidosis
- Acute Carbohydrate engorgement
- Severe primary lactic acidosis
- Severe diarrhea which is often accompanied by a significant loss of Bicarbonate
- Barbiturate Toxicity
Dosage & Administration
Sodicarb Vet Injection 8.4% is injected intravenously. In cattle and horses,
200 to 300 ml of 8.4% solution may be given undiluted by rapid infusion using
a needle and syringe. Sodicarb Vet Injection 8.4% solution is often added to
other intravenous fluids for the less urgent forms of metabolic acidosis. The
amount of bicarbonate to be given over a 4 to 8 hour period is approximately
2 to 5 mEq per kg of body weight (2-5 ml/kg body weight) depending upon
the severity of the acidosis and clinical condition of the animal.
Or, as directed by registered Veterinarian.
Precautions
Repeated fractional doses and periodic monitoring by appropriate laboratory
tests are therefore recommended to minimize the possibility of overdosage.
Sodium Bicarbonate addition to parenteral solutions containing Calcium
should be avoided. Precipitation or haze may result from Sodium
Bicarbonate-Calcium admixtures, and the resulting solution should not be
administered.
Use in Pregnancy and Lactation
Not established yet.
Withdrawal Period
Meat & Milk- Not known.
