Dormosedan Gel for Horses

Dormosedan^® Gel for horses is indicated for sedation and restraint in horses. Use Dormosedan^® for horses prior to stressful situations and non-painful horse care procedures, including: farrier work, bandaging/first aid, body clipping, mane pulling, sheath cleaning, fireworks, first time turnout* for fractious horses. Note: *Turnout on dry lot (no pasture/feed) only, with supervision.

For best results when using this horse sedation gel, allow a minimum of 40 minutes and do not interact with the horse between the administration of Dormosedan^® Gel and beginning the procedure. In general, horses show sedative effects lasting approximately 90 to 180 minutes. Withhold water and food until the sedative effect of this oral sedative for horses has worn off.

Active Ingredients: Detomidine Hydrochloride 7.6mg/mL

Storage: Store at controlled room temperature 20-25°C (68-77°F), with excursions permitted to 15-30°C (59-86°F), in the original package.

Side Effects: Sweating, penile relaxation, frequent urination, mild or moderate swaying or loss of coordination, salivation, mild muscle tremors, hair coat standing up and sudden, unexpected reactions to stimulation like noises or touch, even if the horse appears to be fully sedated.

This medication can cause excitation rather than sedation in some horses. If this happens, contact your veterinarian.

Warnings: Do not use Dormosedan^® Gel in horses with pre-existing atrioventricular (AV) or sinoatrial (SA) block, with severe coronary insufficiency, cerebrovascular disease, respiratory disease, or chronic renal failure.

Do not use in horses with known hypersensitivity to detomidine.

Do not use in anesthetized or sedated horses, or in conditions of shock, severe debilitation or stress due to extreme heat, cold, fatigue or high altitude.

Do not use in horses intended for human consumption. Handle gel-dosing syringes with caution to avoid direct exposure to skin, eyes or mouth. Wear impermeable gloves during drug administration and during procedures that require contact with the horse's mouth.

Withhold food and water until the sedative effect of the product has worn off.

Overdoses can be very dangerous. Keep out of reach of children and animals.

Always follow the dosage instructions provided by your veterinarian. If you have difficulty giving the medication, contact your veterinarian.

If you miss a dose, give it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to the regular schedule. Do not give two doses at once.

This medication should only be given to the pet for whom it was prescribed.

Disposal of Unused Prescription Medications

1. Return unwanted or unused medications to Revival Animal Health in person, or visit www.disposemymeds.org to find a pharmacy near you.
2. A secondary method of drug disposal is to remove the unwanted medication from any wrappers or containers and place it in a plastic bag with moist coffee grounds or cat litter. This can be disposed of in the regular garbage collection.
3. Please do NOT dispose of unwanted meds down the drain or toilet, as this may eventually find its way into the human water supply.

Learn more about disposal of unused prescription medications here.

Disposal of Medical Sharps

1. When you're finished with the syringe and needle, do not try to recap, remove, bend or break the needle. This is where most injuries occur.
2. Dispose the syringe and needle immediately in a nearby sharps container. All sharps must be deposited in a puncture-proof container. Make sure your storage location is child and animal proof.
3. As with all product handling, make sure you wash your hands after handling medical sharps.

Disposal of Sharps Container

1. When your sharps container is half-full, sift dry Portland Cement throughout the sharps. Fill the container with water, and rotate until the cement is mixed and the sharps have been distributed throughout the cement mixture. Let cement dry for 24 hours.
2. Seal the lid of the container tightly and use duct tape to seal. Label the container "Livestock Sharps" to properly identify the contents.
3. Dispose of the containers in accordance with your state's regulations.

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