(POLYSULFATED GLYCOSAMINOGLYCAN)
Adequan® i.m. (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan) is available only in an injectable, prescription form dispensed by licensed veterinarians. The recommended dose is 500 mg intramuscularly every four days for 28 days. Studies have shown that two hours after the first Adequan® i.m. injection, beneficial levels are reached in the joint and
therapeutic levels are present for up to 96 hours. To achieve maximum benefit of blocking cartilage destruction and stimulating joint repair processes, make sure your horse receives the entire seven doses recommended by your veterinarian.
Adequan® i.m. is safe
You
can be confident of the safety of Adequan® i.m. Based on clinical studies, field testing and its long
safety record, there are no known contraindications for the intramuscular
use of Adequan® i.m. No adverse effects were observed in clinical trials
and toxicological studies in which Adequan® i.m. was administered
intramuscularly at five times the recommended dose and for three times
the recommended
duration.
Studies have not been conducted to establish safety in breeding
horses.
Do not use in horses intended for human consumption.
See product insert for full product information.
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