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Adequan Canine Injection Vial for Dogs Rx

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Product Description
Adequan Canine is an FDA-approved injectable medicine that relieves the symptoms of non-infectious traumatic or degenerative arthritis in the synovial joints, as well as those that occur after joint surgery.
Who is Adequan Canine Injection Vial for Dogs for?
Dogs with inflammation, joint pain and other canine arthiritis-related symptoms.
Why use Adequan Canine Injection Vial for Dogs?
Adequan is a good alternative for quickly increasing joint mobility after surgery. It can also help with the symptoms of degenerative joint disease and traumatic joint arthritis.
How does Adequan Canine Injection Vial for Dogs work?
Adequan Canine helps the body generate good and healthy levels of synovial fluid by reducing inflammation in the joints, increasing the thickness of the synovial (joint) fluid, increasing cartilage development, and helping the body produce beneficial and healthy synovial fluid levels.
Manufacturer:
American Regent, Inc.
Active Ingredients(s):
Polysulfated Glycosaminoglycan
How is Adequan Canine Injection Vial for Dogs sold?
100 mg/ml 5 ml vial sold in single or double pack.
What are the side effects of Adequan Canine Injection Vial for Dogs?
Side effects are typically self-limiting, mild, and do not require treatment interruption. The most frequently-reported side effects include: Temporary injection site pain Transient diarrhea Abnormal bleeding
What special precautions are there?
Exercise caution when giving this product to a dog 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.
What to do if overdose?
If overdose occurs, please contact your local pet hospital or emergency pet clinic immediately.
How can I store Adequan Canine Injection Vial for Dogs?
Store vials in a dry and cool location. Temperatures should never exceed 77° Fahrenheit (25° Celsius).
Helpful Tips:
The effects of this drug will be obvious after many doses owing to increased energy and liveliness.
Overview
Do not mix with another substance or solvent. Do not exceed the dosage or treatment regimen that has been prescribed. For a period of up to four weeks, administer twice weekly (8 injections maximum). Only intramuscular injections of this medicine are recommended. 2 mg per lb of body weight is the recommended dose.
Main Ingredients
Adequan contains 100 mg of polysulfated glycosaminoglycan and 0.9% v/v benzyl alcohol (a preservative). Other Ingredients: Water, sodium hydroxide, and/or hydrochloric acid added when necessary to adjust pH. Sodium chloride may also be added to adjust tonicity.