Colloid with duphalyte?

Re: Colloid with duphalyte?

Caro Laithwaite VN — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 14:02:42 GMT

ROFLMAO

Re: Colloid with duphalyte?

Heather Barlow — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 12:01:01 GMT

I am writing senile rubbish! I meant mixed with a crystalloid- what it is to be menopausal!!!

Re: Colloid with duphalyte?

Heather Barlow — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 11:59:39 GMT

I have seen duphalyte used successfully for the last 30 years, either on its own or mixed with a colloid, with absolutely no problems. For those with a likeing of history check out why it was first created.

Re: Colloid with duphalyte?

Hannah25uk — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 19:01:10 GMT

Duphalyte: Contra-indications, warnings, etc

Taken from the NOAH compendium

Duphalyte

Contra-indications, warnings, etc

FOR ANIMAL TREATMENT ONLY

Aseptic precautions must be observed when using the product.

Administer very slowly when the injection is given intravenously. Too rapid injection

may cause nausea and distress. If this occurs, discontinue until animal returns to

normal and continue at slower rate.

The product should be at normal body temperature when administered.

When administered to calves or young pigs by the subcutaneous route, pain may

occur at the injection site. This is usually of a transient nature. Care should be

taken to reduce such reactions to a minimum. For welfare reasons it is essential

that adequate instructions are given to operators.

As some vitamins are sensitive to oxidising substances and/or pH changes,

Duphalyte should not be mixed for administration with any other product. For

this reason it is recommended not to mix Duphalyte with other medicinal products.

Excessive or continuous usage should be avoided because of interactions with dietary

vitamins or minerals.

Withdrawal period:

Cattle, horses, swine (meat): Zero days

Cattle (milk): Zero hours.

Operator warning:

Care should be taken to avoid accidental self-injection.

Wash hands after use.

Re: Colloid with duphalyte?

emma sime — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 14:16:28 GMT

I'd be inclined to put a 2nd line in rather than mix the two. We used to add Duphalyte to crystalloids without any problem and I know that it can be given on its own but I wouldnt be inclined to mix the two.

Hope that helps

Emma

Re: Colloid with duphalyte?

Kim Buckley — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 14:03:33 GMT

I have never heard of duphalyte. Do you normally mix it with a crystalloid? If so why not put a second line in with this running in?

Re: Colloid with duphalyte?

Sal the 1st — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 11:53:31 GMT

would it be possible to adjust the diet - or is diarrhoea a problem? - if she isnt eating enough would it be possible to tube feed her?

Re: Colloid with duphalyte?

xXx Cat xXx — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 11:49:09 GMT

Hi,

I just checked with my vet and he would not mix the two.

Maybe contact the manufacture and check.

Sorry I couldnt be more help

xXx

Re: Colloid with duphalyte?

Heather Barlow — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 11:29:45 GMT

Best not to mix duphalyte with any colloid, why not contact Dechra, they have a wonderful on line free fluid therapy course, I am sure they will be able to help with other options. Hope the cat is improving!