Introduction

Company name: Pfizer Limited

Address: Ramsgate Road

Sandwich

Kent CT13 9NJ

Telephone: 0845 300 8034 (Out of hours: 01304 616161)

Fax: 01737 332521

Email: UKVetLine@pfizer.com

Website: www.only4vets.co.uk

Presentation

Disposable pre-loaded syringes containing 2 ml of 10 mg/ml sterile solution of sodium hyaluronate.

Uses

i) For the local treatment of non-infectious inflammatory joint disease in horses.

ii) For the local treatment of tendinitis in horses.

Dosage and administration

For intra-articular use and direct injection into tendons.

Two ml (20 mg) of Hylartil Vet is given intra-articularly in small and medium size joints and can also be injected directly into tendons. In the treatment of larger joints/tendons the dosage may be increased to 4 ml (40 mg). The injection should be given under strict aseptic conditions. The treatment may be repeated at weekly intervals for a total of three treatments. Not more than two joints/tendons should be treated at the same time.

When performing intra-articular injections care should be taken not to scratch the cartilage surface, as this may result in diffuse swelling lasting for 24 to 48 hours. The transient swelling will have no effect on the ultimate clinical result. For best results the horse should be given a two day stall rest before gradually resuming normal activity.

The syringe must only be used once.

Contra-indications, warnings, etc

Withdrawal period

Not to be used in horses intended for human consumption.

Treated horses may never be used for human consumption.

The horse must have been declared as not intended for human consumption under national horse passport legislation.

Transient swelling may occur at the injection site.

Keep out of the reach of children. For animal treatment only.

Directly after use of this product, hands and exposed skin should be washed thoroughly.

Dispose of any unused product and empty containers in accordance with guidance from your local waste regulation agency authority.

Pharmaceutical precautions

Store in a refrigerator (2–8°C). Do not freeze. Protect from light.

The product does not contain an antimicrobial preservative.

Legal category

POM-V

Packaging Quantities

Individually packed 2 ml syringes.

Marketing authorisation number

Vm 00057/4250.