WOCKTROSE®-25 Injection

Manufacturer/Marketer: Vetoquinol India Animal Health Pvt. Ltd.
Product Type: Veterinary Dextrose Injection / Energy Infusion
Therapeutic Category: Hypertonic Dextrose / Glucose Fluid Therapy / Energy Support
Target Species: Large & Small Animals
Route: Slow Intravenous (IV) or Subcutaneous (SC)
Prescription Status: Veterinary Medicine

pack-size :  540 mL, 

Composition

Each 100 mL contains:

• Dextrose Anhydrous IP – 25 g
• Water for Injection IP – q.s.

Thus, WOCKTROSE-25 is a 25% w/v dextrose solution. 

Clinical Description

WOCKTROSE-25 is a concentrated veterinary dextrose infusion designed to provide a rapidly available source of glucose and energy.

Vetoquinol lists it for hypoglycaemia, ketosis, loss of appetite, debility, reduced milk production, hepatitis and impaired digestion. The concentrated glucose supply can be particularly useful when rapid metabolic energy support is required. 

Indications / Recommended Uses

• Hypoglycaemia
• Ketosis, including supportive management of bovine ketosis
• Loss of appetite
• Debility and weakness
• Drop in milk production associated with metabolic/nutritional problems
• Hepatitis
• Impaired digestion
• Rapid energy supplementation in clinically weak animals. Vetoquinol

Dosage & Administration

Vetoquinol's product manual states:

Large Animals: 540 mL

Small Animals: 100–150 mL

Route: Administer slowly by IV or SC route.

The manufacturer also instructs that the solution should be warmed to body temperature before administration, or used as directed by the veterinarian. 

The actual dose and administration rate should be determined according to the animal's species, body weight, blood glucose status, hydration and underlying disease.

Key Benefits

• Provides 25% dextrose for rapid energy supplementation
• Supports management of hypoglycaemia
• Useful in ketosis
• Helps support animals suffering from weakness and debility
• Provides metabolic support during loss of appetite
• May support animals with reduced milk production associated with energy deficiency
• Can be incorporated into supportive treatment for certain hepatic and digestive disorders. 

Contraindications & Precautions

Use cautiously in animals with hyperglycaemia, diabetes mellitus, severe renal dysfunction or significant fluid/electrolyte disturbances.

Because this is a concentrated 25% glucose solution, administration should be slow and performed under veterinary supervision.

For IV administration, maintain strict aseptic technique and ensure proper venous access. Monitor animals receiving substantial volumes of concentrated dextrose.

Possible Adverse Effects

Inappropriate or excessively rapid administration may potentially result in:

• Hyperglycaemia
• Osmotic/metabolic disturbances
• Fluid imbalance
• Local irritation
• Phlebitis with IV administration
• Tissue irritation if inappropriate extravascular administration occurs

Withdrawal Period

A specific milk or meat withdrawal period is not stated in the Vetoquinol product-manual entry reviewed. 

For food-producing animals, follow the current product label/pack insert and the prescribing veterinarian's instructions.

Storage

Store according to the current manufacturer-approved label.

Protect from excessive heat and direct sunlight. Do not use if the solution is unexpectedly cloudy, contaminated, discoloured, or if the container is damaged.

Warm to approximately body temperature before administration, as directed in Vetoquinol's product literature. 

Important Warning

FOR ANIMAL TREATMENT ONLY. NOT FOR HUMAN USE.

WOCKTROSE-25 is a concentrated Dextrose 25% w/v injection. Administer slowly by IV or SC route and preferably under the supervision of a Registered Veterinary Practitioner.

Rayavets Short Description

WOCKTROSE-25 by Vetoquinol India Animal Health Pvt. Ltd. is a veterinary concentrated energy infusion containing Dextrose Anhydrous 25 g per 100 mL (25% w/v). It is indicated for supportive management of hypoglycaemia, ketosis, loss of appetite, debility, reduced milk production, hepatitis and impaired digestion. Vetoquinol recommends 540 mL for large animals and 100–150 mL for small animals, administered slowly by IV or SC route after warming the solution to body temperature, or as directed by a veterinarian.