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Using SURPASS® (1%
diclofenac sodium) Topical Anti-Inflammatory Cream as part of your
pain management protocol
Managing a horse's pain due to osteoarthritis may include various
techniques.
- Systemic medications given by mouth or injection into a muscle or
vein can be used to reduce inflammatory mediators created by damage
to cartilage, joints or ligaments that surround the joint
- Anti-inflammatory medications can also be injected directly into
the joint
- Products that help "normalize" the joint fluid can be given by
injection or feed by mouth—but many of these do not have the
scientific data to prove they are safe and effective
- Corrective shoeing can also improve the effort needed for motion
of the limbs and joints
SURPASS Topical Cream is indicated for the control of pain and
inflammation associated with osteoarthritis (OA) in tarsal,
carpal, metacarpophalangeal, metatarsophalangeal and proximal
interphalangeal (hock, knee, fetlock and pastern) joints in horses. As
an adjunct to a pain-management protocol, it is proven to be safe and
effective when administered properly.
Simply apply a five-inch (5") ribbon of SURPASS Topical Cream twice
daily over the affected joint for up to ten days. Wear rubber gloves
to prevent absorption into the hands. Rub the cream thoroughly into
the hair covering the joint until it disappears.
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