Absorbine Veterinary Analgesic & Antiseptic Liniment For Horses

Herbal Liniment for Muscle and Joint Relief

Product Description

Absorbine Veterinary Liniment is a topical analgesic and antiseptic first developed in 1892 to relieve sore muscles and joints in horses. This herbal formula combines menthol, chloroxylenol, and iodine with plant extracts of calendula, echinacea, and wormwood. It helps ease temporary muscle and joint soreness, treats common skin infections like rain rot and scratches, and disinfects hoof conditions such as thrush.

Benefits

• Fast-Acting Relief: Helps ease muscular and joint soreness, swelling, and stiffness after exercise or periods of physical exertion.
• Arthritis Support: Helps soothe arthritis-related pain and swelling with penetrating warmth designed to increase circulation around the affected area.
• Skin Defense: Disinfects and treats bacterial skin conditions like rain rot, scratches, and summer itch on contact quickly each time.
• Hoof Health: Penetrates the hoof to help treat thrush, white line disease, and other infections affecting the sole and frog.

Variants

• 16 oz
• 32 oz

Ingredients

Active Ingredients

Menthol (1.27%), Chloroxylenol (0.50%), Iodine (0.02%)

Inactive Ingredients

Acetone, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Yellow No. 6, Potassium Iodide, Thymol, Calendula Flower Extract, Echinacea Extract, Wormwood Extract, Water

How to Use

Directions for Use

• For Sore Legs And Joints: Apply to sore areas for fast relief, and repeat two or more times a day as needed.
• For Arthritis: Rub onto stiff, sore joints before and after turnout for added pain relief throughout the day as needed.
• For Muscle Soreness: Apply to the affected area, then cover with a blanket for best results and repeat as needed.
• As A Body Wash: Mix 4 oz of liniment with 8 oz of vinegar and 24 oz of water, then sponge over the horse.
• For Hoof Care: Apply once a week to help prevent infections, or daily to treat existing hoof conditions such as thrush.
• For Skin Infections: Apply to infected areas three times a week to help treat rain rot or scratches and similar conditions.

Disclaimer: Product information and usage guidelines are provided by the manufacturer. Always use products as directed on the label, and consult your veterinarian if you have any concerns about your horse's health.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Extremely Flammable: This product is extremely flammable, so keep it away from fire, sparks, and heated surfaces at all times.
• For External Use: This product is intended solely for external use on livestock and should only be used according to product label directions.
• Avoid Eyes And Mucous Membranes: Avoid getting this product into your horse's eyes or on mucous membranes during every application you make.
• Avoid Irritated Skin: Do not apply this product to skin that is already irritated or broken in any way at all.
• Discontinue If Irritation Occurs: If excessive irritation develops, stop using this product and consult your veterinarian right away for further guidance.
• Consult A Vet for Serious Wounds: See a veterinarian for long-standing cases, puncture wounds, or deep wounds that don't respond to treatment as expected.
• Keep Away From Children: Keep this product out of the reach of children at all times during storage and everyday use.
• Replace The Cap Firmly: Always replace the cap firmly after each use to help keep the product secure and properly sealed.

Shipping & Return

We offer ground, express, priority, and international delivery; see our shipping policy for details. For return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed refund policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Can this liniment be used on dogs as well as horses?

Ans: The current official label specifies this product is for external use on livestock only, and does not explicitly list dogs, though some retailers describe it as suitable for dogs too, so check with your veterinarian before using it on a dog.

Q2: Is this liniment flammable?

Ans: Yes, according to the manufacturer's official label, this product is extremely flammable, so it should always be kept away from fire, sparks, and heated surfaces during storage, application, and everyday use around the barn or stable at all times each day.

Q3: How often can I apply this liniment to my horse's sore muscles?

Ans: This liniment can be applied two or more times a day for temporary relief from muscular and joint soreness, swelling and stiffness. It is particularly useful after exercise or in cold weather, when horses may experience increased muscle tightness and discomfort.

Q4: Can this product be used to make a body wash for my horse?

Ans: Yes, mix 4 oz of liniment with 8 oz of vinegar and 24 oz of water, then use the mixture to sponge over your horse to refresh them after a long ride or hard workout outdoors during warmer months of the year.

Q5: What should I do if my horse has a puncture wound or deep wound?

Ans: This liniment is not intended for deep or puncture wounds. In these cases, or in long-standing situations that aren't responding to treatment, consult your veterinarian right away for proper evaluation and appropriate treatment options for your horse's specific condition and needs.

Q6: How often should I apply this product to help with hoof conditions like thrush?

Ans: For general hoof care and infection prevention, apply once a week. For active conditions like thrush or white line disease, apply daily until the condition improves noticeably with consistent, regular treatment over the following weeks of ongoing hoof care and attention.

Q7: What ingredients give this liniment its warming, penetrating effect?

Ans: The active ingredients are menthol, chloroxylenol, and iodine combined with herbal extracts of calendula, echinacea, and wormwood which together help deliver deep, penetrating heat to sore muscles and joints affected by everyday exercise, overwork, or arthritis pain throughout the year.