Depo Medrone

Depo Medrone  is a long acting injectable corticosteroid for use in horses, containing Methylprednisolone acetate It is used in horses to treat (or as part of a therapeutic regime for), musculo-skeletal conditions. It can be given intra-muscularly (not intra-venously) for it’s anti-inflammatory effects or intra-articularly (into a joint). After intra-articular injection, improvement of clinical signs should be seen within 24-48hours; this lasts for an average of 3-4 weeks, but is variable. Working animals should be rested after treatment, to allow the clinical condition to resolve. Long term repeated injections are not recommended.Depo Medrone

In cats & dogs, it can also be given intra-muscularly or intra-articularly depending on the condition. It is used in the treatment of allergic or inflammatory conditions, including skin conditions; musculo-skeletal conditions; ocular/otic (ear/eye) inflammatory conditions & autoimmune disorders.

This product requires a prescription from your vet & will only be dispatched once we receive this prescription.Depo Medrone

Legal Category- POM-V

Warnings & Contraindications- Standard strict asepsis should be followed for intra-articular injection. Not recommended for use in equines with laminitis.

Pregnancy & Lactation- Do not use in mares that are pregnant or lactating.

Passport Requirements- This medication cannot be used in horses intended for human consumption. Your vet must have signed Section 9 of your horse’s passport (or Section 2 for passports issued after 1st January 2016).

For further product information please click on the link below. This will take you to the Veterinary medicines directorate (VMD) website where you can search for the product and see the most up to date Summary of product characteristics (SPC).