How Much Dormosedan Gel To Give A Horse

Introduction

Dormosedan Gel® (detomidine hydrochloride) is a tranquilizer that has been used in horses since the late 1980s. It is used to calm excited or fractious horses, facilitate minor surgical procedures, reduce pain and inflammation related to musculoskeletal conditions, suppress the gag reflex during procedures such as dental work, and ease examinations such as rectal palpation (feeling inside your horse’s rectum). This article explores how much Dormosedan Gel® you should give to your horse for various procedures. When using this product you must follow label directions exactly and never administer more than is recommended in the size of the horse being treated.

Dormosedan Gel® (detomidine hydrochloride) is a tranquilizer that is used in horses. It can be used for any of the following reasons:

To calm excited or fractious horses
To relax a horse before minor surgical procedures
To reduce pain and inflammation related to musculoskeletal conditions
To suppress the gag reflex during procedures such as dental work

To calm excited or fractious horses.

Dormosedan gel is a sedative that can be used to calm excited or fractious horses. It works by slowing the nervous system, resulting in relaxation.

The drug can take from 15 minutes to an hour to work, depending on how much of the gel is applied and how long it has been on the skin. Side effects may include loss of muscle tone or weakness, lethargy and/or impairment of coordination (which would be a concern for people who ride their horse). You should not use this drug if your horse has impaired respiratory function or heart problems due to its potential for causing respiratory depression (slowing down breathing) and bradycardia (slowing down heart rate).

You should consult with your veterinarian before using this product; they will tell you how much dormosedan gel is appropriate based on your horse’s weight and condition.

To relax a horse before minor surgical procedures.

Dormosedan Gel is a tranquilizer, not a sedative. It’s used to relax the horse before minor surgical procedures. If you think of it as a sedative, you may be tempted to use too much Dormosedan Gel and cause harm to your horse.

To reduce pain and inflammation related to musculoskeletal conditions.

Dormosedan gel is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug that is used to reduce pain and inflammation related to musculoskeletal conditions in horses.

To suppress the gag reflex during procedures such as dental work.

You should administer Dormosedan gel to a horse using a syringe, preferably one with a 1ml capacity. You can also use an oral dosing syringe (a syringe with a smaller tip), which is preferable if your horse has difficulty swallowing.

The most common dose for horses is 0.1 ml of Dormosedan gel per pound of body weight, administered orally once every eight hours for four days before and after the procedure. For example: A 1,000-pound horse would receive 10 milliliters total (10 ml) over the course of four days: 2 ml on each day before and after surgery, plus 8 ml on three consecutive days in between those dates to control swelling or inflammation.

To facilitate examinations such as rectal palpation (feeling inside your horse’s rectum).

The recommended dose of Dormosedan Gel® for adult horses is 25 mg/kg body weight (1 mL per 10 kg bodyweight). The volume administered should always be recorded.

It takes approximately 20 minutes for the gel to take effect; this allows time to perform a full examination before sedation wears off.

The recommended dose of Dormosedan Gel® for adult horses is 200 micrograms per kilogram (mcg/kg) body weight intramuscularly, four to eight hours before the procedure.

The recommended dose of Dormosedan Gel® for adult horses is 200 micrograms per kilogram (mcg/kg) body weight intramuscularly, four to eight hours before the procedure. This is given as one injection in the neck behind their head, using a 27-gauge needle.

For sedation, one cc per 100 pounds should be used. In other words, if you have a 1,000-pound horse, use 10 ccs of Dormosedan Gel®, with no more than 20 ccs given per horse per day.

The recommended dosage is one cc per 100 pounds (2.2 kg) of body weight. If you have a 1,000-pound horse, use 10 ccs of Dormosedan Gel®, with no more than 20 ccs given per horse per day.

Generally, Dormosedan will render a horse sedated for 4-8 hours depending on the dose given.

Generally, Dormosedan will render a horse sedated for 4-8 hours depending on the dose given. The horse may be sedated for up to 24 hours or more, but this is rare. In most cases, a horse can be expected to remain asleep for several hours after administration of Dormosedan in order to allow time for absorption of the drug and its metabolites.

When using this product you must follow label directions exactly and never administer more than is recommended in the size of the horse being treated.

Never exceed the recommended dose. This can be harmful to your horse’s health. Do not use on any horse under one year of age or on horses with liver or kidney disease, colic, or other health conditions that would make it unsafe for them to receive medication.

Conclusion

The use of Dormosedan Gel® can be a valuable tool in your horse’s management and health. Be sure to discuss the product with your veterinarian before using it, so that you can determine whether it’s appropriate for your situation.