EqStim 50 mL

EqStim 50 mL
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EqStim is used in the treatment of Equine Respiratory Disease Complex. This horse vaccine has been demonstrated to be effective in increasing the rate of recovery when used in conjunction with antibiotics in the treatment of primary and secondary bacterial and viral infections associated with ERDC.

For:

Horses

How it works

EqStim is a preparation consisting of 0.4 mg/mL non-viable Propionibacterium acnes suspended in 12.5% ethanol in saline. EqStim is indicated in the horse as an adjunct to conventional therapy in the treatment of equine respiratory disease complex. This product has been demonstrated to be effective in increasing the rate of recovery when used in conjunction with antibiotic or hyperimmune therapy in the treatment of primary and secondary bacterial and viral infections associated with equine respiratory disease complex.

Storage:

May be stored at room temperature until first used. Once vial has been opened, store at 2-7°C (35-45°F). Do not freeze.

How to Use

EqStim must be administered by the intravenous(IV) route. Shake well to obtain a uniform suspension.
Repeat dosage at day 3 (or day 4) and at day 7, and weekly thereafter as needed.

Horses Dosage
Foals 1 mL
Older horses 1 mL per 250 lbs of body weight

Cautions

Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. The effects of this immunostimulant have not been studied in pregnant animals. Do not use when pregnancy is known or suspected. There may be a rise in temperature, tremors, temporary loss of appetite, or sluggishness a few hours after injection.

  • Anaphylactoid reactions may occur.
  • Antidote: epinephrine.
  • For animal use only. Keep out of reach of children.