Musculoskeletal

For Horses (including ponies)

Equipalazone Oral Powder contains Phenylbutazone ("Bute") which is a an anti-inflammatory & analgesic (pain relief) drug.

Active ingredient: Phenylbutazone

Pack size: 100 x 1g Sachets in a box.

Indications for use:  Equipalazone^® 1g Oral Powder is indicated in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders in horses and ponies where the anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties of phenylbutazone can offer relief, for example, in lameness associated with osteoarthritic conditions, acute and chronic laminitis, bursitis and carpitis, and in the reduction of post-surgical soft tissue reaction.

Dosage:

Horses 450 kg (1000 lb) body weight: Two sachets to be administered twice on day one (equivalent to 8.8 mg/kg/day) followed by one sachet twice daily for four days (4.4 mg/kg/day), then one sachet daily or on alternate days sufficient to keep the horse comfortable (2.2 mg/kg/day).
Ponies 225 kg (500 lb) body weight: One sachet (4.4 mg/kg/day) on alternate days. Adjust dose according to body weight. Discontinue treatment if no response is evident after four to five days of treatment. Equipalazone 1 g Oral Powder should be mixed with a small quantity of feed.

Storage: Do not store above 25°C. Store in a dry place.

In addition, there is the website http://www.equinepainmatters.com/ which provides all the up to-date advice and guidance on the subject of equine pain management.