EQUIPRED 50MG TABLETS FOR HORSES £69.85

Presentation:

White, convex tablet (1 tablet contains 50mg prednisolone). The tablet can be divided into halves and quarters. 100 x tablets per box. 

Uses:

Alleviation of inflammatory and clinical parameters associated with Recurrent Airway Obstruction (RAO) in horses, in combination with environmental control. 

Dosage and administration:

For oral use. The product should be mixed in small amount of feed. To ensure administration of the correct dose, body weight should be determined as accurately as possible to avoid under- or overdosing. Tablets may be divided along score lines to facilitate accurate dosing. A single dose of 1 mg prednisolone/kg body weight per day corresponding to 2 tablets per 100 kg body weight. Treatment may be repeated at 24 hour intervals during 10 consecutive days.

WITHDRAWAL PERIOID:

Meat and offal: 10 days 

Not authorised for use in mares producing milk for human consumption

Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal product:

This product may cause allergic reactions. People with known hypersensitivity to prednisolone or other corticosteroids, or any of the excipients should avoid contact with the veterinary medicinal product. This product may be irritating to the eyes. Avoid hand-to-eye contact. In case of contact with the eyes, rinse with plenty of water. If irritation persists, seek medical attention. This product may cause adverse effects after ingestion. Avoid hand-to-mouth contact. Do not eat or drink when handling the product. Unused tablet parts should be placed back into the blister and carton and carefully kept away from children. Store in a closed cabinet. In case of accidental ingestion, seek medical advice immediately and show the package leaflet or the label to the physician. Wash hands after handling the tablets. Corticosteroids can cause foetal malformation; therefore, it is recommended that pregnant women avoid contact with the veterinary medicinal product.