250 mg/mL

For intramuscular use in horses only

CAUTION:

Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

DESCRIPTION:

Zycosan contains pentosan polysulfate sodium, a semi-synthetic polysulfated xylan. It is a pale yellow to brownish yellow, clear, sterile solution. Each milliliter of Zycosan contains 250 mg of pentosan polysulfate sodium. Inactive ingredients per mL are 10 mg sodium metabisulfite, 6.27 mg potassium phosphate dibasic, 1.905 mg potassium phosphate monobasic, sodium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid (to adjust pH), and water for injection. The molecular weight of pentosan polysulfate sodium is 4000 – 7500 Daltons.

The structural formula is:

INDICATION:

For the control of clinical signs associated with osteoarthritis in horses.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION:

Administer 3 mg/kg (1.4 mg/lb) by intramuscular injection once weekly for four weeks (for a total of four doses). Zycosan is provided in a single use vial and does not contain a preservative. Discard unused vial contents.

 Zycosan injection for horses dosage