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Indicated for the alleviation of inflammatory and clinical parameters associated with recurrent airway obstruction (RAO) in horses, in combination with environmental control.

Presentation:

White to off-white oral powder. One gram contains 33.3 mg prednisolone as active substance.

Uses:

Indicated for the 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.  To ensure administration of the correct dose, body weight should be determined as accurately as possible to avoid under- or overdosing.  A single dose of 1 mg prednisolone/kg body weight per day corresponding to 3 g powder per 100 kg body weight.  Treatment may be repeated at 24 hour intervals during 10 consecutive days.  The correct dose should be mixed into a small amount of food.  Food mixed with the veterinary medicinal product should be replaced if not consumed within 24 hours.  Using the measuring spoon the following dosing table applies:

Bodyweight (kg) of horse                                             Jar with measuring spoon (= 4.6 g powder)

Number of spoons

150-300                                                                                2

300-450                                                                                3

450-600                                                                                4

600-750                                                                                6

750-1000                                                                              7

Horses: Not for use in horses intended for human consumption. Treated horses should never be slaughtered for human consumption. The horse must be declared as not intended for human consumption under national horse passport regulation.

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