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Equiparin 5.000 IU/100 g Gel for Horses

Active ingredients: Heparin Sodium, Hydroxyethyl Salicylate, Menthol Levo

Form

Gel

Species

Horses

Manufacturer

aniMedica GmbH

VMD MA No.

24745/4003

What it's used for

For the treatment of local inflammatory swellings and bruising, including tendonitis, tenosynovitis, bursitis and other acute inflammatory conditions of th...

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Clinical information

Equiparin 5.000 IU/100 g Gel for Horses — SPC Details

Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 26 Mar 2026.

For the treatment of local inflammatory swellings and bruising, including tendonitis,
tenosynovitis, bursitis and other acute inflammatory conditions of the musculo-
skeletal system in the horse.
Equiparin also promotes the early reabsorption of haematoma and oedematous
swelling resulting from such conditions.

Gel for Cutaneous Use.
Prior to application ensure that the area to be treated is clean and dry. Apply up to a
total daily quantity of 50 g Equiparin per day to the intact skin using fingertip pressure
onto the affected area according to the veterinary surgeon’s instructions until signs
and symptoms resolve.

Do not use in case of hypersensitivity to the active substances or to any of the
excipients.
Not permitted for use in mares producing milk for human consumption.

Animals may, infrequently, experience a mild skin reaction (which includes hair loss
and blisters) following use of this product. If this occurs any remaining product should
be thoroughly washed off, product use discontinued, and veterinary attention sought.

None.

Special precautions for use in animals
Avoid contact with the eyes or mucous membranes.
Do not apply to open wounds or skin lesions.
Discontinue if side effects such as signs of discomfort or swelling occur.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary
medicinal product to animals

Revised: December 2014
AN. 01823/2013
Avoid contact with open wounds or with the eyes.
Impervious gloves should be worn when applying the product.
In case of accidental contact with the eye or skin, the affected eye(s) or skin should
be washed with copious quantities of water and medical advice sought as necessary.
In case of accidental ingestion, seek medical advice immediately and show the
package leaflet or the label to the physician.
People with known hypersensitivity to any of the active ingredients or excipients
should avoid contact with the veterinary medicinal product.

None known.

2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
100 g gel contain:
Active substances:
Heparin sodium 5000 I.U.
Hydroxyethyl salicylate 5.0 g
Levomenthol 0.5 g
Excipients:
Chlorophyllin copper (E 141) 0.001 g
For a full list of excipients, see section

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.