DESCRIPTION: Osphos Injection uses Clodronate, which aids in symptomatic relief of navicular syndrome and slows progression of the disease. It doesn't require dilution, and it comes in an easy and ready-to-use vial.
Key Benefits: Osphos inhibits bone resorption. It works to bind to calcium phosphate crystals, and it directly affects osteoclast cells. This is useful in inhibiting their formation and dissolution.
Formulated For: For horses ages 4 and up.
How is Medication Given?
Administer intramuscularly at a rate of 1.8 mg per kg of body weight. Maximum dosage rate is 900 mg for each horse (which is one full vial). Total dosage volume should be injected between three separate sites. Any unused contents of the vial should be discarded. This product is preservative-free and comes in a one-use vial. If the animal does not respond to the first treatment, re-evaluation is recommended. If improvement of clinical signs does not last for 6 months, re-administer another dose every 3 to 6 months. depending upon symptom recurrence. If improvement is maintained for a 6-month period, re-administer upon recurrence of clinical signs.
What Results Can I Expect? Osphos:
Delivers 60 mg of Clodronate in every mL Is the only option for intramuscular administration Is an injectable bisphosphonate solution that helps control the clinical signs associated with navicular syndrome Is a great choice for horses who have been diagnosed (in radiography) to have navicular syndrome-related bony changes Prevents the resorption of bones by exerting a direct effect on osteoclas cells, binding to calcium phosphate crystals, and inhibiting their formation and dissolution
What Form Does Medication Come In? Injectable
Dose and Administration: Sold in a vial containing 15 mL (60 mg per mL).
Possible Side Effects: In field studies, the following side effects were observed within 2 hours:
Discomfort Nervousness Cramping Pawing Colic 8 out of 10 affected horses experienced symptom resolution after a 10- to 15-minute hand walk. 1 horse's symptoms resolved without being walked. 1 was treated for colic. The colic-treated horse also had hives, which was resolved with Flunixin and Dexamethasone.
Precautions Keep out of reach of children.
Storage Recommendations: Store in a cool and dry location.
In Case of Overdose: Call your nearest animal hospital.
