Neonorm Foal

Oral enteral supportive formula for neonatal foals; electrolyte and nutritional support for diarrhea or failure of passive transfer. Equine neonatal oral rehydration and enteral support formula. Contains electrolytes (Na+, K+, Cl-, HCO3-), glucose, and protein precursors. Mechanism: restores intravascular and interstitial fluid volumes and electrolyte balance in dehydrated foals; provides readily absorbable energy and nutritional support for foals with GI disease or failure of passive transfer. Key information Di-tri-octahedral smectite and electrolytes for neonatal foal diarrhea. Store at room temperature. Oral administration. Adsorbent — separate from oral medications by 2 hours.

Oral or nasogastric: administer electrolyte solution orally via nipple/bottle or Administer via nasogastric tube; confirm tube placement before dosing. Warm solution to body temperature (38°C) before administration. Do not force-feed foals with compromised swallowing. Check placement of nasogastric tube before each administration. Store at room temperature; protect from light. (mix fresh per use). If a dose is missed Administer as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and resume the normal schedule. Never double up doses to make up for a missed one.

GI: excessive gas/bloating if given too rapidly. Aspiration risk if administered via nasogastric tube with impaired swallowing reflex. Generally very well tolerated in foals.

For animals Administer at appropriate rate to avoid GI distension. Assess swallowing reflex before nasogastric administration. Monitor serum electrolytes in critically ill foals. For people handling this medication Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling. Avoid contact with eyes; if contact occurs, flush with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention. Keep out of reach of children. If accidental ingestion occurs, contact Poison Control (1-800-222-1222). Oral rehydration — generally safe. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling.

Smectite/electrolyte product — overdose unlikely to cause serious harm. Contact your veterinarian if concerned.