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Adequan Canine 100mg/ml 5 ml Vial Description
Adequan Canine is an injectable drug approved by the FDA to control symptoms caused by non-infectious traumatic or degenerative arthritis in the synovial joints or after joint surgery.
Which animals/pets is Adequan Canine 100mg/ml 5 ml Vial for?
For use in dogs with joint pain, inflammation, and other canine arthritis-related symptoms.
Adequan Canine 100mg/ml 5 ml Vial uses
Adequan is ideal for quickly improving joint mobility after surgery. It can also aid in controlling signs of traumatic joint arthritis and degenerative joint diseases.
What does Adequan Canine 100mg/ml 5 ml Vial do?
Adequan Canine works to reduce joint inflammation, increase joint fluid (synovial fluid) thickness, enhance cartilage production, and aid in the production of healthy synovial fluid.
Adequan Canine 100mg/ml 5 ml Vial side effects
Studies have shown the following self-limiting and mild reactions in a low number of dogs:
- Transient injection site pain
- Temporary diarrhea
- Abnormal bleeding
Adequan Canine 100mg/ml 5 ml Vial ingredients
Polysulfated Glycosaminoglycan
Adequan Canine 100mg/ml 5 ml Vial overdose: What to do?
Contact your closest emergency pet hospital.
What to know before using Adequan Canine 100mg/ml 5 ml Vial
- Administer with caution to dogs with hepatic or renal impairment.
- Never administer to a dog with a suspected or known bleeding disorder.
- Never administer to dogs with PSGAG (synthetic steroid) hypersensitivity.
How is Adequan Canine 100mg/ml 5 ml Vial sold?
100 mg/ml 5 ml vial sold in single or double pack.
Manufacturer
American Regent, Inc.
Tips for using Adequan Canine 100mg/ml 5 ml Vial
Following several doses, the effects of this medication will be shown through increased playfulness and an increase in activity levels.
Overview
The recommended dose of Adequan® Canine is 2 mg/lb body weight (.02 mL/lb, or 1 mL per 50 lb) by intramuscular injection only, twice weekly for up to 4 weeks (maximum of 8 injections). Do not exceed the recommended dose or therapeutic regimen.
Do not mix Adequan® Canine with other drugs or solvents.
Main Ingredients
Adequan contains 100 mg of polysulfated glycosaminoglycan and 0.9% v/v benzyl alcohol (a preservative). Other ingredients include water, sodium hydroxide, and/or hydrochloric acid added when necessary to adjust pH. Sodium chloride may also be added to adjust tonicity.