Osteopen 100mg/ml solution for injection

Osteopen 100 mg/ml solution for injection contains pentosan polysulphate sodium, and it's commonly used to treat arthritis and joint conditions in dogs. It is administered subcutaneously, with a typical dosage of 3 mg per kg of the dog's body weight, equivalent to 0.3 ml for every 10 kg. The treatment usually involves a series of four injections given over a period of 5-7 days.

This medication is not suitable for all dogs. It is contraindicated for those with septic arthritis, advanced liver or kidney issues, blood disorders, coagulation problems, or for dogs that are skeletally immature or have certain arthritis types. Its anticoagulant properties require caution in cases of bleeding disorders or recent trauma. Adverse reactions, such as vomiting, may rarely occur and warrant stopping the treatment.

• Active ingredient: Pentosan polysulphate sodium, which has anti-inflammatory properties.

• Purpose: Used to treat arthritis and other joint conditions in dogs.

• Administration: Injected subcutaneously, with a typical regimen of four injections spaced 5-7 days apart.

• Dosage: 3 mg per kg of the dog's body weight (equivalent to 0.3 ml per 10 kg).

• Anticoagulant properties: Care is needed in cases of bleeding disorders, recent trauma, or similar conditions.

• Contraindications: Not suitable for septic arthritis, advanced liver or kidney disease, blood disorders, or skeletally immature dogs.

• Adverse reactions: Rarely, vomiting or other reactions may occur, necessitating discontinuation of the treatment.

LEGAL INFORMATION: this is a Veterinary Prescription Only Medicine (POM-V), which can only be prescribed by a veterinary surgeon, but another veterinary surgeon or pharmacist may dispense it.