Expectorants for Horses
Equi-Spectorant (formerly Tri-Tussin) is an expectorant.
It facilitates the clearing of mucus from the respiratory tract. Available
in sweetened powder form, Equi-Spectorant is mixed with water and administered
with an oral syringe, or it may be added to feed.
Equi-Spectorant helps clear mucus out of the lungs,
bronchi, and trachea in horses and ponies. It is an easily administered
sweet, palatable powder that horses readily accept directly or mixed
in with feed.
Benefits of Equi-Spectorant:
- Thins mucus in the respiratory tract during illness
for easily expulsion with coughing
- Helps speed recovery from a cough
- Palatable powder horses and ponies enjoy
- Easily dosed and easy to use by mixing with feed
or by mixing with water and administering via an oral syringe
- Well tolerated
- Available over the counter
Read all instructions and warnings before use.
Use as advised by your veterinarian.
Directions:
- Administer a total daily dose of 3 mg per 2.2 lbs.
of body weight.
- Give adult horses 1 oz twice per day. Consult your
veterinarian about usage in foals and ponies.
- Mix powder with feed or mix it with water and administer
via an oral syringe.
- Treat for 3 to 4 days, or for the duration recommended
by your veterinarian.
Frequency of Use:
Typical usage is twice daily.
Storage:
Keep out of reach of children and animals.
Store Equi-Spectorant in its original container,
tightly sealed. Keep in a cool, dry place.
It is a violation of Federal
Law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.
Guaifenesin USP, the active ingredient in Equi-Spectorant,
is an expectorant. Unlike a cough suppressant, which inhibits the cough
reflex, an expectorant thins mucus in the airway so it is more easily
coughed up.
Equi-Spectorant Active Ingredients
(per oz): Guaifenesin USP 2 gm (7% w/w)
Equi-Spectorant Inactive Ingredients: sucrose, potassium iodide, ammonium chloride,
artificial coloring and flavoring
Warnings:
Keep Equi-Spectorant out of reach of children and
animals. Do not use or store in or near open flame or heat.
Equi-Spectorant is only intended for use in horses
and ponies. Do not administer to other species. Not for human ingestion.
CAUTION: Not for use in lactating mares.
Individual sensitivities may result from administration.
Consult your veterinarian about any adverse reactions.
Do not combine Equi-Spectorant with another drug
or supplement for cough relief unless expressly instructed to do so
by your veterinarian. Ask your veterinarian before concurrently administering
any other medications or supplements during therapy with Equi-Spectorant.
Warranty and Manufacturer Information:
Manufactured by: Neogen Corporation, Lexington, KY
40511
(859) 254-1221
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