Equidone (domperidone) Gel for Horses, 25-mL Multi-Dose Syringe
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Details
Equidone Gel for Horses is prescribed by veterinarians to treat and help prevent fescue toxicosis, a disorder caused by an endophytic fungus which infects tall fescue grass. Equidone Gel is FDA-approved to help prevent fescue toxicosis and can provide less stress for you during foaling and rebreeding.We directly source prescription medications from manufacturers and wholesale distributors registered with the FDA and licensed by applicable state boards. Guaranteed genuine, and where applicable, backed by the manufacturer.
Ingredients
Equidone Gel is supplied in disposable, multi-dose, 25 cc syringes, each containing 2.75 g of domperidone suspended in an oral gel. Each cc of gel contains 110 mg of domperidone.
Instructions
Orally administer 0.5 mg/lb (1.1 mg/kg) once daily starting 10 to 15 days prior to Expected Foaling Date (EFD). Treatment may be continued for up to 5 days after foaling if mares are not producing adequate milk after foaling.
Store at controlled room temperature 77°F with excursions between 59°-86°F permitted. Recap after each use.
FAQ
Determine the appropriate dose for the body weight of the mare based on the dosing table below. One cc will treat 220 lb (100 kg) of body weight.
Turn the dial ring until the edge of the ring nearest the tip of the syringe lines up with the dose to be delivered.
Remove the syringe cap.
Make sure the horse's mouth is free of food or other obstructions.
Insert the nozzle of the syringe through the interdental space of the horse's mouth and deposit the gel on the back of the tongue by depressing the plunger.
Recap the syringe. This is a 25 cc multi-dose syringe. Please note that for subsequent doses, it will be necessary to adjust for previous doses. For example, if the intended dose for a horse is 5 cc, then the dial ring is set at 5 cc for the first dose, at 10 cc for the second dose, at 15 cc for the third dose, at 20 cc for the fourth dose, and at 25 cc for the fifth dose.
