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Navilox 300g is indicated primarily in horses with navicular disease where a vasodilator would be beneficial.
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Presentation
A white powder for addition to feeds containing 3% Isoxsuprine Hydrochloride BP with Glucose PhEur as diluent.
Each 10 g contains isoxsuprine hydrochloride 300 mg.
Uses
The product is a peripheral vasodilator (beta-adrenoreceptor stimulator). It is indicated primarily in horses with navicular disease where a vasodilator would be beneficial.
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Dosage and administration
Administer on an empty stomach, approximately 30 minutes before feeding, in a small quantity of feed.
The recommended dose rate is 20 mg of Navilox per kilogram of bodyweight [equivalent to 0.6 mg isoxsuprine hydrochloride/kg bodyweight].
Treatment should be continued over a full 12 week period according to the following schedule for a 500 kg horse:
3 level measures = 10g.
Add to feed immediately before administration.
Discard any remaining medicated feed.
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Contra-indications, warnings, etc
Withdrawal period
Not to be given to horses intended for human consumption.
Do not administer to pregnant mares or following arterial haemorrhage. Do not administer within 14 days post-partum. Isoxsuprine may be detected in urine at low levels for long variable periods after administration. No recommendation can therefore be given on withdrawal before competing and consequently, Navilox is not recommended for competition horses.
No studies have been reported on use during pregnancy and lactation. Therefore, use is not recommended.
Overdose may cause the animal to sweat but no other effects have been reported with oral administration. Animals should be treated symptomatically.
Operator warnings
Avoid breathing the powder while mixing with feed.
Do not eat, drink or smoke while using the product.
Wash hands after use.
Pharmaceutical precautions
Store below 25°C in a dry place away from animal feeding stuffs. Reseal container after use.
Unused product and containers should be disposed of in accordance with any guidance from an appropriate waste regulation authority.
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Legal category
POM-V (previously POM).
Packaging Quantities
Pots containing 300 g.
Each pot is supplied with a 5ml scoop.
Further information
Nil.
Marketing authorisation number
VM 08007/4026.
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