Tensolvet Gel

Country: United Kingdom

Language: English

Source: VMD (Veterinary Medicines Directorate)

Active ingredient:

Heparin Sodium, Hydroxyethyl Salicylate, Menthol Levo

Available from:

VetPlus Ltd

ATC code:

QM02AC99

INN (International Name):

Heparin Sodium, Hydroxyethyl Salicylate, Menthol Levo

Authorization status:

Expired

Summary of Product characteristics

Revised: March 2011
AN: 01964/2010
SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1.
NAME OF THE VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Tensolvet Gel
2.
QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Qualitative composition
Heparin sodium
Levomenthol
(2-hydroxyethyl) – salicylate
Colourant
Sodium copper chlorophylline (E141)
For a full list of excipients see section
6.1
Quantitative composition
%w/w
50iu/g
0.5
5.00
0.002
3.
PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Gel
Tensolvet Gel is a pale green, translucent water soluble gel.
4.
CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1
TARGET SPECIES
Equine
4.2
INDICATIONS FOR USE, SPECIFYING THE TARGET SPECIES
For the treatment of local inflammatory swellings and bruising,
including
tendonitis, tenosynovitis, bursitis and other acute inflammatory
conditions of
the musculo-skeletal system in the horse. Tensolvet also promotes the
early
reabsorption of haematoma and oedematous swelling resulting from such
conditions.
Tensolvet has been shown to increase the blood flow through the
underlying
skin.
4.3
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Do not apply to broken skin.
Do not use this product in cases where known salicylate
hypersensitivity
exists.
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4.4
SPECIAL WARNINGS FOR EACH TARGET SPECIES
For external use on intact skin only.
Discontinue treatment at least 48 hours prior to racing.
4.5
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
i.
Special precautions for use in animals
For external use on intact skin only.
Discontinue treatment at least 48 hours prior to racing.
Do not massage after application.
Discontinue if signs of discomfort or swelling occur.
ii.
Special precautions for the person administering the veterinary
medicinal product to animals
Impervious gloves should be worn when applying this product. Avoid
contact with the eyes. In case of accidental contact with the eye, the
affected eye(s) should be washed with copious quantities of water and
medical advice sought as necessary. In case of accidental ingestion,
seek medical attention immediately.
4.6
ADVERSE REACTIONS (FREQUENCY AND SERIOUSNESS)
Animals _may_, infrequently