What is KetoMed™?
KetoMed (ketoprofen) is recommended for the alleviation of inflammation and pain associated with musculoskeletal disorders in horses. It is an FDA-approved non-narcotic, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic and antipyetic properties.
Indications
KetoMed is recommended for the alleviation of inflammation and pain associated with musculoskeletal disorders in horses.
Benefits
- Significantly reduces hoof pain associated with chronic laminitis for up to six hours1
- Showed significant intra-articular anti-inflammatory activity in an experimentally induced acute carpal synovitis model2
- Therapeutically equivalent to flunixin meglumine in the alleviation of pain in carpal model of arthritis3
- NSAID of the propionic acid class that includes ibuprofen, naproxen and fenoprofen
1 - Owens JG, Kamerling SG, Stanton SR, Keowen ML. Effects of ketoprofen and phenylbutazone on chronic hoof pain and lameness in the horse. Equine Vet J. 1995;27(4):296-300.
2 - Owens JG, Kamerling SG, Barker SA. Pharmacokinetics of ketoprofen in healthy horses and those with acute synovitis. J Vet Pharmacol Ther. 1995;18(3):187-195.
3 - Longo E, Autefage A, Bayle R, Keister M, Van Gool E. Efficacy of a nonsteroidal anti- inflammatory, ketofen 10% (ketoprofen) in the treatment of colic in horses. J Equine Vet Sci. 1992;12(5):311-315.
Additional Safety Warnings
- Do not use in horses intended for human consumption
- This product should not be used in breeding animals since the effects of KetoMed on fertility, pregnancy or fetal health in horses have not been determined.
- Intra-arterial injection should be avoided.
- Do not use in horses previously showing hypersensitivity to ketoprofen.
Pack Size
| List No. | Pack Size | Case Size |
|---|---|---|
| 1KET007 |
50 mL |
12 |
| 1KET008 |
100 mL |
12 |