{"product_id":"ketofen-ketoprofen-injectable-solution-for-horses","title":"Ketofen (ketoprofen) Injectable Solution for Horses","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNSAID Injectable Solution for Musculoskeletal Pain Relief in Horses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKetofen (Ketoprofen) Injectable Solution 100 mg\/mL is an FDA-approved prescription non-narcotic NSAID for intravenous use in horses only. Each mL has 100 mg ketoprofen with L-Arginine 70 mg, citric acid for pH balancing, and 0.025 g benzyl alcohol as a preservative. It comes in a multi-dose bottle for treating inflammation and pain linked to \u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/collections\/horse-colic-musculoskeletal-medications\" title=\"Horse colic \u0026amp; musculoskeletal medications: pain relief | hardypaw\" aria-label=\"Horse colic \u0026amp; musculoskeletal medications: pain relief | hardypaw\"\u003emusculoskeletal disorders in horses\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMusculoskeletal Pain Relief:\u003c\/strong\u003e Targets and reduces inflammation and pain tied to musculoskeletal disorders in horses with each intravenous dose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast Onset of Action:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anti-inflammatory activity gets going within two hours of a single intravenous dose in horses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeak Response:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anti-inflammatory effects hit their peak at 12 hours and remain detectable a full 24 hours after each dose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-Narcotic Formula:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ketoprofen is a propionic acid class NSAID that delivers solid pain relief without any of the risks tied to narcotic drugs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnalgesic and Antipyretic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alongside fighting inflammation, this injectable also provides pain relief and fever-reducing effects in horses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide Safety Margin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Safety studies showed horses handled a dose 5X higher than recommended across 15 consecutive days without any toxic effects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eActive Ingredients\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKetoprofen: 100 mg per mL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInactive Ingredients\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL-Arginine 70 mg\/mL, citric acid (to adjust pH), benzyl alcohol 0.025 g\/mL (preservative)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDosage and Administration Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrescription Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e Federal law restricts Ketofen to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Dose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Give 1 mg per lb (1 mL per 100 lbs) of \u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/products\/vetameg-flunixin-meglumine-injection-50mg-ml\" title=\"Vetameg (flunixin meglumine) injection (50mg\/ml)\" aria-label=\"Vetameg (flunixin meglumine) injection (50mg\/ml)\"\u003ebody weight by intravenous injection\u003c\/a\u003e once daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntravenous Route Only:\u003c\/strong\u003e Give by IV injection only; intra-arterial injection must be avoided to prevent serious local reactions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment Duration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can be repeated once daily for up to 5 consecutive days; never go beyond the approved five-day period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-Dose Vial Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use within 28 days of first opening; always use aseptic technique when drawing each dose from the vial.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonitor Drug Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e No drug interaction studies have been done; watch closely for compatibility issues in horses on other therapies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e This dosage information is provided by the manufacturer. Always consult your veterinarian before administering or adjusting any supplement for your pet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePrecautions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHorses Only:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ketofen is cleared for IV use in horses only and must never be given to any other animal species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot for Breeding Animals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ketoprofen's effects on fertility, pregnancy, and fetal health are unknown; keep away from all breeding animals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid Concurrent NSAIDs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Using other NSAIDs or corticosteroids at the same time raises the risk of gut ulceration and must be avoided.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHypersensitivity History:\u003c\/strong\u003e Never use in any horse that has had a prior reaction to ketoprofen or other propionic acid class NSAIDs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot for Human Consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not use in horses going into the food supply as Ketofen is not cleared for food-animal use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGI Risk Monitoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Watch for signs of gut ulceration or perforation throughout the course, especially at higher doses or longer use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePossible Side Effects\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo Significant Side Effects:\u003c\/strong\u003e No meaningful side effects were seen in horses treated at the recommended dose during investigational studies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverdose Risk Laminitis:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 15 times the recommended dose for five days, one of two horses developed severe laminitis in safety testing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSevere Overdose Effects:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 25 times the dose, horses showed poor appetite, depression, jaundice, gut swelling, and organ inflammation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGI Ulceration Potential:\u003c\/strong\u003e Like all NSAIDs, Ketofen can cause gut ulceration or perforation; keep a close eye on horses throughout treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStorage Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoom Temperature Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep at 20-25°C (68-77°F); brief periods between 15-30°C (59-86°F) will not affect the product's stability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo Not Freeze:\u003c\/strong\u003e Never freeze Ketofen as low temperatures can break down the sterile solution and make it unsafe to use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e28-Day Use Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e Throw out any unused solution 28 days after the vial was first opened to keep the product sterile and safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Return\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer ground, express, and priority delivery; see our \u003ca aria-label=\"Shipping policy | hardypaw\" title=\"Shipping policy | hardypaw\" href=\"\/en-hk\/pages\/shipping-policy\"\u003eshipping policy\u003c\/a\u003e for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed \u003ca aria-label=\"Refund policy\" title=\"Refund policy\" href=\"\/en-hk\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003erefund policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrescription items are NON-RETURNABLE and NON-REFUNDABLE.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ1: What is Ketofen ketoprofen injection used for in horses?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ketofen (ketoprofen) 100 mg\/mL is an FDA-approved prescription NSAID for IV use in horses that \u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/collections\/horse-arthritis-medications\" title=\"Horse arthritis medications: inflammation \u0026amp; joint pain relief | hardypaw\" aria-label=\"Horse arthritis medications: inflammation \u0026amp; joint pain relief | hardypaw\"\u003etargets inflammation and pain \u003c\/a\u003efrom musculoskeletal disorders. Anti-inflammatory activity kicks in within two hours of the first dose and peaks at the 12-hour mark after each injection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ2: What is the correct dose and duration of Ketofen equine NSAID injection?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each horse gets 1 mg per lb (1 mL per 100 lbs) of body weight by IV injection once a day. This can continue for up to five days in a row, but the five-day limit must not be crossed without a fresh assessment from the treating veterinarian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ3: Can Ketofen horse anti-inflammatory injection be used with other NSAIDs or steroids?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e No, pairing Ketofen with other NSAIDs or corticosteroids should be avoided or watched very closely. NSAIDs as a group carry a real risk of gut ulceration and perforation, and no compatibility studies have been done to confirm how Ketofen interacts with other drugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ4: Is Ketofen ketoprofen IV solution safe for breeding mares or pregnant horses?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e No, Ketofen must not be given to any breeding animal. The impact of ketoprofen on fertility, pregnancy outcomes, and fetal health in horses has not been studied, making it unsafe for pregnant mares, breeding mares, and any stallion used for reproduction purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ5: How long can an opened multi-dose vial of Ketofen equine pain injection be used?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e After the vial is first punctured, it must be used up within 28 days. Every dose drawn out should be done using a clean sterile needle and proper aseptic technique throughout. Any leftover solution sitting past that 28-day point needs to be thrown out right away.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zoetis","offers":[{"title":"50-ml (100mg\/ml)","offer_id":44865960607905,"sku":"10004031","price":1480.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100-ml (100mg\/ml)","offer_id":44865960640673,"sku":"10004029","price":2474.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0593\/2446\/5313\/files\/ketofen-ketoprofen-injectable-solution-for-horses-50-ml-100mg-ml-427.jpg?v=1779186011","url":"https:\/\/hardypaw.com\/en-hk\/products\/ketofen-ketoprofen-injectable-solution-for-horses","provider":"HardyPaw","version":"1.0","type":"link"}