Description: Zycosan® is indicated for the control of clinical signs associated with osteoarthritis in horses.
Product: Zycosan® (pentosan polysulfate sodium injection)
For: Horses
Generic Name: Pentosan Polysulfate
Brand Names: Zycosan® Injection
Drug Class: Anti–inflammatory, Osteoarthritis Disease–Modifier
Manufacturer: Dechra
Product Description & Form: Zycosan® 250 mg⁄ml Injection 7.5 ml Vial (4 Count): Pale yellow to brownish yellow, clear, sterile solution. (NDC 17033–0461–75) Zycosan® 250 mg⁄ml Injection 7.5 ml Vial (4 Count)
Benefits:
Helps control the clinical signs associated with osteoarthritis Product contains 4 x 7.5 ml single use vialsThought to include stimulation of hyaluronic acid and glycosaminoglycan synthesis in damaged joints, inhibition of proteolytic enzymes, and scavenging of damaging free radicalsDoes not contain a preservative and unused portions should be discardedFirst and only injectable pentosan product for horses to be evaluated and approved by the standards of the FDA