Zoetis® RE-SORB® Oral Hydration Electrolyte for Scouring Calves
RE-SORB is an electrolyte-glycine powder that is mixed with water and administered orally to calves to treat dehydration associated with diarrhea (Scours) in calves.
Contents of one packet (both sides) are added to 2 quarts of water and fed as 2 quarts of solution twice daily for two days (four feedings).
Features:
- Rapidly replenishes lost electrolytes and fluids in the scouring calf
- RE-SORB is isotonic, approximately the same concentration of electrolytes as body fluid, resulting in rapid and efficient absorption
- Contains glycine and citrate for improved uptake of electrolytes
- Provides useful follow-up treatment after intravenous fluid therapy
- Supplied in individual packets for precise dosing, no waste
- Easy to mix; dissolves rapidly and stays in solution
- Palatable formula tastes good
- Avoids stress of tube feeding
- Oral dosing permits fluid replacement at first signs of scours
- No refrigeration required; even after solution is prepared
Item Specifications:
Directions:
Add contents of one packet to 2 quarts of warm water. Feed as needed twice daily for 2 days. Slowly reintroduce milk thereafter if needed.
Ingredients:
Sodium chloride 8.82 grams, potassium phosphate 4.2 grams, citric acid, anhydrous 0.5 grams, potassium citrate 0.12 grams, aminoacetic acid (glycine) 6.36 grams and glucose 44 grams. Osmolarity of the reconstituted solution is approximately 315 mOsm/kg. The pH of the reconstituted solution is approximately 4.3.
Package Size:
2.26 oz. (64g) double-sided packet sold individually or in box of 12.