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Naproxen for Horses - 500mg (500 tablets) - [Pain & Inflammation Relief]

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Description

Naproxen is a non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for the treatment of muscle pain and soft tissue injury in horses. It helps reduce pain, swelling, and joint stiffness caused by arthritis, tendonitis, or bursitis. Naproxen also helps provide pain and inflammation relief from musculoskeletal conditions. Lameness and muscle soreness can also be treated with Naproxen.

Key Benefits

  • Treats pain and soft tissue injury
  • Helps provide relief from pain and inflammation
  • Treats lameness and muscle soreness
  • Helps reduce pain, swelling, and joint stiffness

How It Works

Naproxen, which is an NSAID, works by blocking the production of substances in the body that cause inflammation.

Indications

Carefully consider the potential benefits and risks of naproxen and other treatment options before deciding to use naproxen tablets. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals.

Naproxen tablets are indicated:

  • For the relief of the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis
  • For the relief of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis
  • For the relief of the signs and symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis
  • For the relief of the signs and symptoms of juvenilearthritis

Naproxen tablets are also indicated:

  • For relief of the signs and symptoms of tendonitis
  • For relief of the signs and symptoms of bursitis
  • For relief of the signs and symptoms of acute gout
  • For the management of pain
  • For the management of primary dysmenorrhea

Directions

  • Give Naproxen by mouth.
  • The usual dose is 4.55 mg/lb (10 mg/kg) twice daily.
  • Follow your veterinarian's instructions exactly as directed.

Naproxen Dosage for Horses

All Weights: The usual dose is 4.55 mg/lb (10 mg/kg) twice daily or as directed by your veterinarian.

Caution:

Avoid giving to horses with liver disease, kidney disease or gastrointestinal problems. Do not give to horses with a hypersensitivity to Naproxen or other NSAIDs.

Precautions

  • Because of the risk of gastrointestinal ulcers, naproxen should not be administered to any animal on anticoagulants or anti-inflammatories.
  • Carefully monitor or avoid administration to horses with gastrointestinal issues, kidney disease, or liver disease.
  • In many sanctioned competitions, naproxen is a prohibited or regulated substance.

Side Effects:

  • Symptoms of overdose include toxicity, appetite loss, colic, and/or depression.
  • While side effects are infrequently reported, gastrointestinal issues can occur. This includes gastrointestinal pain, diarrhea, and/or ulcers.
  • Rarely, adverse reactions can include protein loss, bleeding disorders, or kidney damage.

FAQ

Naproxen is an NSAID that is sold per tablet and requires a prescription from your veterinarian. It is available as 500 mg tablets. The usual dose is 4.55 mg/lb (10 mg/kg). It is meant to treat pain and soft tissue injuries. It may take several days of regular use for full clinical response.
Tell your veterinarian if your pet has kidney disease, liver disease or gastrointestinal problems. Tell your veterinarian if your pet is pregnant, lactating, or breeding. Consult with your veterinarian if your pet has ever had an allergic reaction to Naproxen or any other NSAID.
Naproxen should be given by the mouth. The usual dose is 4.55 mg/lb (10 mg/kg) twice a day. When giving Naproxen to your pet, follow your veterinarian's instructions exactly as directed. If you don't understand the directions, ask your pharmacist or veterinarian to explain them to you.
Side effects of Naproxen can include ulcers, diarrhea, and gastrointestinal pain. Rare side effects include kidney damage, bleeding disorders, and protein loss.
If you miss a dose of Naproxen, give the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue a regular dosing schedule.
If an overdose is suspected, contact your veterinarian immediately. Symptoms of an overdose can include loss of appetite, colic, and depression.
Avoid giving to horses with liver disease, kidney disease or gastrointestinal problems.
Do not combine Naproxen with anticoagulants or other anti-inflammatory drugs, such as other NSAIDs or corticosteroids.

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