Quickly reaches your horse’s joints to deliver relief
After intramuscular administration, Adequan® i.m. is well absorbed, goes to work fast and keeps working for up to 96 hours. Hyaluronic Acid (HA) levels nearly doubled at 48 hours with significant increases noted from 24 up to 96 hours.
How often do you give Adequan to a horse?
The recommended dose of Adequan® i.m. in horses is 500 mg every 4 days for 28 days intramuscularly. The injection site must be thoroughly cleansed prior to injection.
Does Adequan help with arthritis in horses?
Currently, Adequan is only FDA-approved for dogs and horses, though some vets do prescribe it for cats as well. Adequan helps relieve the pain of arthritis by soothing and lubricating the inflamed joint in addition to stimulating joint cartilage repair.
What is Adequan used for in horses?
Adequan® i.m. (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan) 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.
Which is better legend or Adequan?
Adequan is composed of polysulfated glycosaminoglycan while Legend has hyaluronic acid. 2. Adequan has longer lasting effects that take some time to work unlike Legend that has a shorter term effect yet heals the condition a lot quicker.
Does equine Adequan need to be refrigerated?
No, Adequan® Canine (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan) needs to be stored at 68° to 77° F (20° to 25° C) with excursions permitted to 59° to 86° F (15° to 30° C). Avoid prolonged exposure to temperatures greater or equal to 104° F (40° C).
Can Adequan be used long term?
Since Adequan is so useful in slowing the progression of osteoarthritis, it is reassuring to know that Adequan injections are safe for long-term use in dogs. In order to avoid any pain or inflammation at the injection site, your vet may change the location of the injection each time he or she administers it.
Is Adequan the same as Cartrophen?
The veterinary brand Cartrophen Vet® has similar anti-inflammatory action as Adequan®, but it is a less expensive product for dogs and is used extralabel in cats in Canada.
Does Adequan require a prescription?
About This Item. Adequan Injectable for Dogs is an injectable medication prescribed to help manage arthritis and joint problems in dogs.
Is Pentosan better than Adequan?
More people are using Pentosan because Adequan has been sporadically unavailable for the past couple of years and has increased in price substantially. Many have also found the effects of either of these are quite similar but Pentosan is easier to get from multiple sources while most have to get Adequan thru their vet.
Is Adequan an Nsaid?
How is Adequan® Canine different from a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)? Adequan® Canine is a prescription formulation PSGAG. It is a disease-modifying osteoarthritis drug (DMOAD) which inhibits cartilage loss in a dog’s joints. The specific mechanism of action of Adequan® in canine joints is not known.
How long do joint injections last in horses?
Hock injections can be effective anywhere from 6-12 months. If your hock injections are only lasting 8-10 weeks, your horse may be a candidate for laser arthrodesis (surgical fusion).
Do joint supplements actually work for horses?
Absolutely not! While supplements can’t cure arthritis or other joint-related problems (arthritis is an incurable degeneration), both research and anecdotal evidence have shown that supplements improve mobility, range of motion and performance in horses with joint issues.
Does legend work in horses?
Legend is pure hyaluronic acid, similar to the hyaluronic acid present in natural joint fluid. Legend is used to treat joint dysfunction of the fetlock in horses due to non-infectious synovitis associated with equine osteoarthritis.
How long does it take for Legend to work in horses?
We have observed excellent results when using Legend intravenously in our practice. The effect of IV injection peaks in about 48 hours and lasts for approximately 2 weeks.
Can you give Adequan and legend together?
“I have had excellent success using intra-articular therapy with corticosteroids and hyaluronic acid, and in using IV Legend and IM Adequan staggered on a monthly basis to continue joint support,” Loving said.
