Think of it like doggy Botox: your veterinarian injects the Adequan directly into your dog’s muscle at strategic points for the most effective outcome. The recommended treatment schedule is one injection every 3 or 4 days for a total of 8 injections.
How is Adequan administered in dogs?
The recommended dose of Adequan® Canine is 2 mg/lb body weight (. 02 mL/lb, or 1 mL per 50 lb), by intramuscular injection only, twice weekly for up to 4 weeks (maximum of 8 injections). Do not exceed the recommended dose or therapeutic regimen. Do not mix Adequan® Canine with other drugs or solvents.
Does Adequan have to be given IM?
ABOUT ADEQUAN® CANINE
It is recommended for intramuscular injection for the control of signs associated with non-infectious degenerative and/or traumatic arthritis of canine synovial joints.
What are the side effects of Adequan for dogs?
Possible adverse reactions were reported after 2.1% of the injections. These included transient pain at the injection site (1 incident), transient diarrhea (1 incident each in 2 dogs), and abnormal bleeding (1 incident). These effects were mild and self-limiting and did not require interruption of therapy.
How often should I give my dog Adequan?
The recommended dose of Adequan ® Canine is 2 mg/lb body weight (. 02 mL/lb, or 1 mL per 50 lb), by intramuscular injection only, twice weekly for up to 4 weeks (maximum of 8 injections). Do not exceed the recommended dose or therapeutic regimen. Do not mix Adequan ® Canine with other drugs or solvents.
Can Adequan be given once a week?
Dosage and Administration:
The recommended dose of Adequan® Canine is 2 mg/lb body weight (. 02 mL/lb, or 1 mL per 50 lb), by intramuscular injection only, twice weekly for up to 4 weeks (maximum of 8 injections). Do not exceed the recommended dose or therapeutic regimen.
Can Adequan be given monthly?
Most clients and experts in the industry have found that administering Adequan i.m. once or twice per month after the initial 1/4/7 treatment really has no additional benefit to the horse.
Do Adequan injections hurt?
When administered by a licensed veterinarian, Adequan has very few side effects. The most commonly reported side effects were mild pain or swelling at the injection site, diarrhea, and delayed blood clotting that did not require treatment.
How often do you do Adequan?
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. Do not mix Adequan® i.m. with other drugs or solvents.
Can Adequan cause liver problems?
The number of injections administered during the study (26) probably contributed to this finding. Adverse drug effects on coagulation, kidney and liver function were observed in a dose-dependent manner in dogs treated with 15 and 50 mg/kg PSGAG.
What type of syringe do you use for Adequan?
Adequan requires a prescription from your veterinarian. A syringe is needed, but not included in the package. Please see 3cc (3ml) luer slip syringe with 3/4″ 25 g Needle.