Adequan I.M. - Luitpold Pharmaceuticals is recommended for the intramuscular treatment of non-infectious degenerative and/or traumatic joint dysfunction and associated lameness of the carpal and hock joints in horses. It stimulates the natural joint repair process within 2 hours of the first injection.
Adequan I.M. inhibits harmful enzymes that attack the synovial fluid and cartilage while stimulating cartilage repair. The health of the cartilage is critical to the performance of the joint. Adequan i.m is complete FDA- approved one-horse treatment regimen per package of 7 vials. Also available in a multi-dose 50 ml vial.
Description:
Each 5 milliliters of Adequan i.m. contains 500 mg of Polysulfated Glycosaminoglycan and Water for Injection q.s. Sodium Hydroxide and/or Hydrochloric Acid added when necessary to adjust pH. Sodium Chloride may be added to adjust tonicity. Improves carpal flexion by 71%. Improves synovial fluid protein by 83%.
Warning:
Not for use in horses intended for food.
Warning:
Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children.
How Supplied:
Adequan i.m. solution, 500 mg/5 mL is available in 5 mL glass vials, packaged in boxes of 7 ,and Multi-Dose 50 ml vial
Storage Conditions:
Store at controlled room temperature 18°-25°C (64°-77°F). Discard unused portion.
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