Prascend for Horses

Description

Prascend for horses is the most proven treatment available to control the clinical signs associated with PPID in horses. Pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID), also referred to as equine Cushing’s disease, is one of the most common endocrine disorders in horses. Signs of PPID can be subtle, but the disease can be serious.

Benefits

• Improved clinical signs within 3 months and continued through 6 months
• 3 out of 4 horses evaluated were considered treatment successes
• Hypertrichosis (delayed shedding) improved in 89% of treated horses within 6 months

Consult with your veterinarian for proper dosage and course of treatment.

Warnings

Do not use in horses intended for human consumption.

Keep Prascend in a secure location out of reach of dogs, cats, and other animals to prevent accidental ingestion or overdose.

Dogs have eaten Prascend tablets that were placed in food intended for horses or dropped during administration of the tablets to the horses. Adverse reactions may occur if animals other than horses ingest Prascend tablets.

Precautions

Prascend is for use in horses only.

Prascend has not been evaluated in breeding, pregnant or lactating horses. Prascend tablets should not be crushed due to the potential for increased human exposure. Pregnant or lactating women should wear gloves when administering this product. Prascend is contraindicated in horses with hypersensitivity to pergolide mesylate or other ergot derivatives.

Human Warnings

Not for use in humans. Do not ingest the product. Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children. Prascend should not be administered by persons who have had adverse reactions to ergotamine or other ergot derivatives. Pregnant or lactating women should wear gloves when administering this product.

Keep Prascend in a secure location out of reach of dogs, cats, and other animals to prevent accidental ingestion or overdose. Dogs have eaten Prascend tablets that were placed in food intended for horses or dropped during administration of the tablets to the horses. Adverse reactions may occur if animals other than horses ingest Prascend tablets. Refer to the package insert for complete product information.

Possible Side Effects

Treatment with Prascend may cause loss of appetite. Most cases are mild. If severe, a temporary dose reduction may be necessary. Weight loss, lack of energy, and behavioral changes also may be observed

Contact your veterinarian if you believe your pet is experiencing side effects.

Product Administration

Oral

Product Form

Tablets

Ingredients

Pergolide

Storage

Store at or below 25°C (77°F).

Manufacturer

Boehringer Ingelheim

Prescribing Info/Brochures

https://bi-animalhealth.com/equine/endocrine-health/prascend