{"product_id":"norbrook-48-sachet-life-aid-xtra","title":"Norbrook Life-Aid Xtra Oral Rehydration for Calves (48 Sachets)","description":"\u003cp\u003eNorbrook Life-Aid Xtra is an oral rehydration powder for calves, supplied as a tub of 48 sachets of 83.74g. Norbrook state it is for reversing the dehydration, electrolyte loss and acidosis associated with calf scour, whether the cause is nutritional, bacterial, viral or cryptosporidial. It dissolves in water to make an orange solution given by mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlucose, which Norbrook include at an increased level to provide energy without interfering with rehydration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSodium at a high level, which Norbrook say is for rapid water absorption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCitrate, acetate and propionate as bicarbonate precursors, which Norbrook include to correct acidosis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotassium, chloride and phosphate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTypical analysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSodium (made up)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90 mmol\/l\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePotassium (made up)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 mmol\/l\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChloride (made up)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 mmol\/l\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBicarbonate precursors (made up)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 mmol\/l\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlucose (made up)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e175 mmol\/l\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48 x 83.74g sachets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUsing it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMixing and dosing directions are on the pack. Life-Aid Xtra is sold in the UK as an AVM-GSL medicine. A scouring calf can go downhill quickly, so speak to your vet about the cause and the treatment plan, and ask one of our SQPs about the product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBuying from McCaskie\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePriced on request. Call or visit McCaskie in Ayr, Kinross, Lanark \u0026amp; Stirling, or ask your McCaskie rep. We also stock Downland Fresh Start Recover sachets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Life-Aid Xtra used for in calves?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNorbrook state it is for reversing dehydration, electrolyte loss and acidosis linked to calf scour, from nutritional, bacterial, viral or cryptosporidial causes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many sachets are in a tub of Life-Aid Xtra?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e48 sachets, each 83.74g.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Norbrook","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58966407676287,"sku":"055\/0065238","price":84.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0507\/4180\/5235\/files\/life-aid-xtra-powder-48-x-sachets-tub-and-sachet-new.jpg?v=1793017919","url":"https:\/\/www.mccaskie.store\/products\/norbrook-48-sachet-life-aid-xtra","provider":"McCaskie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}