Product Description

Sputolosin Oral Powder is indicated for the symptomatic management of respiratory disease in horses where excessive or thickened mucus is a feature of the condition. It is administered orally by addition to feed.

For Horses:

Symptomatic management of acute respiratory disease of the upper and lower respiratory tract where an abnormal amount of mucus of increased viscosity is present

Symptomatic management of sub-acute respiratory disease of the upper and lower respiratory tract where an abnormal amount of mucus of increased viscosity is present

Symptomatic management of chronic respiratory disease of the upper and lower respiratory tract where an abnormal amount of mucus of increased viscosity is present

Where concurrent infection is present or where pyrexia is observed, the simultaneous use of a suitable chemotherapeutic agent is recommended, as directed by the prescribing veterinary surgeon.

Which Animals Can Use Sputolosin Oral Powder 5 mg/g?

Sputolosin Oral Powder is licensed for use in horses only, including ponies and foals. It must not be used in animals with a known hypersensitivity to dembrexine. It is not licensed for use in any other species. Always use only under the direction of your vet, and ensure a valid prescription is in place before ordering.

Available Strengths & Sizes

Please order the specific pack size as directed on your veterinary prescription. Sputolosin Oral Powder is available in a single strength of 5 mg dembrexine hydrochloride monohydrate per gram of powder.

Directions for Use

This is a prescription medication and must be used exactly as directed by your veterinary surgeon. Dosage depends on the horse's body weight and the nature of the respiratory condition being managed. The powder is added directly to feed immediately before administration; any remaining medicated feed should be discarded. Refer to the dispensing label or product datasheet for full dosing instructions. Do not exceed the prescribed dose or duration of treatment.

Contraindications

Source: SPC Section 4.3

Do not use in animals with known hypersensitivity to dembrexine or to any of the excipients

Not licensed for use in species other than horses — do not administer to other animal species

Storage & Handling

Store below 25°C in a dry place, away from moisture. Keep out of the sight and reach of children and animals at all times. Add the powder to feed immediately prior to administration and discard any unused medicated feed. Shelf life of the product as packaged for sale: 3 years.

Withdrawal period:

Horses — meat and offal: 1 day

Important Warnings

Source: SPC Sections 4.4 & 4.5

Sputolosin has not been specifically tested in pregnant mares; however, reproduction studies using dembrexine in laboratory animals have shown no teratogenic effect. Where the product has been administered to pregnant mares, no adverse effects have been reported. Use during pregnancy should only be on veterinary advice

Human safety — skin and eye contact: Avoid skin contact, eye contact, and inhalation of dust particles during preparation and administration. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment including gloves and a suitable dust mask when handling the powder

Human safety — accidental exposure: Medical advice should be sought if you feel unwell after using this product. In case of eye contact, rinse thoroughly with water immediately

An improvement in clinical signs is usually observed within five days of commencing treatment; if no improvement is apparent, veterinary re-evaluation is recommended

Treatment duration should not exceed 28 days; the animal's condition should be reassessed before any further treatment is proposed

No drug interactions are currently known; however, where concurrent infection or pyrexia is present, simultaneous use of an appropriate chemotherapeutic agent under veterinary direction is recommended

POM-V Prescription Notice

This product is a Prescription Only Medicine — Veterinary (POM-V). It may only be supplied by a veterinary surgeon or, when prescribed by a veterinary surgeon, by a pharmacist or SQP. A valid veterinary prescription is required before this product can be dispensed.

MA Number: Vm 08327/5065 (UK GB) | NI: Vm 04491/3041 | Source: NOAH Compendium (noahcompendium.co.uk)