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Adequan 100 mg/ml Solution for Injection

Active ingredient: Polysulphated Glycosaminoglycan

Form

Injection

Species

Horses

Manufacturer

Aniserve GmbH

VMD MA No.

48469/4001

What it's used for

For treatment of lameness in horses due to traumatic or degenerative aseptic joint disease and acute superficial digital flexor tendonitis.

Full indications, dosage and side effects ↓

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Clinical information

Adequan 100 mg/ml Solution for Injection — SPC Details

Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 27 Mar 2026.

For treatment of lameness in horses due to traumatic or degenerative aseptic
joint disease and acute superficial digital flexor tendonitis.

Do not use in animals with known hypersensitivity to the active ingredient.
Do not use in cases of advanced renal or hepatic disease.
Do not use in pregnant animals.

None known.

None.

i) Special precautions for use in animals
For intramuscular administration only.
If signs or symptoms of hypersensitivity occur, the treatment must be
discontinued.

Revised: April 2025
AN: 03020/2024
ii) Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the
veterinary medicinal product to animals
Care should be taken to avoid accidental self-injection.
In the case of accidental eye or skin contact, wash the affected area
thoroughly with copious amounts of water. If irritation persists, seek
medical attention.

Adequan may potentiate the action of anticoagulant preparations.

Do not store above 25 ºC.
Protect from light.

Meat and offal - Zero days
5.

This information is sourced from the official Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) published by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD). It is provided for informational purposes only and does not replace professional veterinary advice. Always consult your vet before administering any medication.