Injectable organic phosphorus, folic acid and vitamin B12 supplement for horses, dogs and cats. Indicated for performance, exercise stress and recovery. Foliphos Injection 100mL Composition Butaphosphan – 100mg/mL Folic Acid – 2mg/mL Hydroxocobalamin Acetate – 0.05mg/mL Description Injectable phosphorus, folic acid and vitamin B12 supplement for cats, dogs and horses. Actions Phosphorus is essential for cellular energy production. It is a major component of ATP, the energy source for muscles, and of creatine phosphate, the muscle storage form of high-energy phosphates. Phosphorus also acts as a blood and urinary buffer to maintain body pH and is an important structural component of bones. Folic acid and vitamin B12 are required for DNA synthesis and for red blood cell production. A deficiency of either results in macrocytic normochromic anaemia. Indications Athletic animals during training, racing or hard competition to promote muscle energy production and increase muscle efficiency Assist in recovery from hard work, racing or stress Stimulate and maintain appetite Support skeletal development during growth Treatment and prevention of macrocytic anaemias Withholding Period Meat: Horses – Nil Dosage and Administration Give by intravenous, intramuscular or subcutaneous injection. Sterile technique and equipment must be used for each injection. Acutely Diseased Animals Cats, small dogs: 0.5mL to 2mL Large dogs: 0.5mL to 5mL Horses: 20mL Repeat daily if required. Animals with Chronic Disease Half the above dose at intervals of one to two weeks or less. Healthy Animals Half the above dose. Volumes of more than 20mL should be split and given at several intravenous or intramuscular sites, or given subcutaneously. Presentation Injection (multidose vial): 100mL Shipping Information This product is not available for shipping to New Zealand.
