Technical Specs:
Cosequin with an exclusive formula of three ingredients: (TRH12™) chondroitin sulfate, (FCHG49™) glucosamine hydrochloride and manganese ascorbate. These ingredients have been scientifically formulated to support and maintain the health of your dog's joints. Cosequin works together to maintain the structure of the cartilage in your dog's joints while inhibiting the enzymes that break down cartilage.
Manufacturer/Label Information:
Cosequin® DS Nutramax Laboratories Inc.
Description: Double strength chewable tablets for dogs.
Analysis & Ingredients: Each Cosequin DS tablet contains:
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Glucosamine HCl* 99% |
500 mg |
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Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate* 95% |
400 mg |
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Mixed Glycosaminoglycans 5% |
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Ascorbate (as Manganese Ascorbate) |
33 mg |
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Manganese (as Manganese Ascorbate) |
5 mg |
* Cosequin contains FCHG49™ Glucosamine HCl and TRH122™ Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate
Other Ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, dextrose, xanthan gum, vegetable oil,
artificial roast beef flavor, salt, natural and artificial cheese flavor,
dried brewers yeast and natural garlic flavor.
Administration: The chewable tablets can be fed directly to your pet or crumbled and mixed with food. For finicky pets,
the chewables may also be given with their favorite treat.
To break tablets, set on counter top with score line facing up, and press down on both sides of the score line.
While the initial administration period is 6 weeks, some pets may require a shorter period to achieve an optimal response.
After achieving a good response, decrease to suggested transition level.
Pet should be maintained on transition level for minimum of 3 weeks.
If pet’s comfort level has continued through transition phase, amount may be reduced to suggested maintenance level.
The chart below is meant as a guideline. Your pet’s needs may differ.
Gradually reducing the number of tablets will help find an individual maintenance level.
Watch your pet’s movement and attitude to ensure that it is feeling comfortable through each reduction.
If your pet is not as comfortable on any reduction, increase back to previous level.
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Pet’s Weight |
Initial 6 Week Administration Period |
Suggested Transition Level (3 weeks) |
Suggested Maintenance Level* |
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AM |
PM |
AM |
PM |
Any time of day acceptable |
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Under 10 lbs |
¼ tablet |
¼ tablet |
¼ tablet |
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¼ tablet* |
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10-24 lbs |
½ tablet |
½ tablet |
½ tablet |
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½ tablet* |
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25-49 lbs |
1 tablet |
1 tablet |
1 tablet |
½ tablet |
1 tablet* |
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50-100 lbs |
2 tablets |
1 tablet |
1 tablet |
1 tablet |
1 to ½ tablets* |
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Over 100 lbs |
2 tablets |
2 tablets |
2 tablets |
1 tablet |
2 tablets* |
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