1 Litre Regumate Equine 0.22%

Description

Regumate Equine is an altrenogest oral solution used for reproductive management in mares during the transition from seasonal anoestrus into the breeding season. In suitable mares, it suppresses or prevents oestrus and helps control when oestrus begins after treatment ends. Your vet must establish that the mare has the required follicular activity before starting the course. Regumate Equine is therefore part of a reproductive plan based on examination and timing, rather than a general calming product for any mare showing difficult behaviour. This listing supplies the 0.22% equine solution in a 1-litre bottle.

Each millilitre of Regumate Equine contains 2.2mg altrenogest, a progestagen. The licensed course is daily oral administration for ten consecutive days, with the amount based on bodyweight. Agree the start date and follow-up arrangements with the vet before beginning, particularly where several people share feeding and stable duties. A written treatment chart should identify the mare, daily amount and administration dates clearly. Record each dose as it is given so that a change of staff does not lead to a missed or duplicated administration. Any change to the planned course should be discussed with the vet.

Regumate Equine can be administered orally or added to feed immediately before feeding, using the supplied instructions and suitable dosing equipment. Prepare medicated feed fresh and make sure it is eaten by the intended mare. Do not store prepared medicated feed or allow another animal access to leftovers. If the mare does not finish the feed, seek advice about what to do next rather than estimating a replacement amount. Keep the medicine and equipment in a designated secure area, separate from ordinary feed utensils, so that handling arrangements remain clear throughout the course.

Safe handling is particularly important with Regumate Equine because altrenogest can be absorbed through the skin and affect people. Wear overalls and chemical-resistant, single-use gloves, such as nitrile; latex or porous gloves do not provide adequate protection. Pregnant women, or women who may be pregnant, must not administer it, and women of childbearing age should avoid contact. Other medical conditions also exclude handling, as set out in the leaflet. Before treatment begins, identify an appropriate person to administer the medicine and make sure any cover staff have read the current precautions rather than relying on instructions passed on from memory.

The precautions for Regumate Equine apply to spills, contaminated surfaces and equipment as well as direct dosing. Avoid eating, drinking or smoking during handling, wash hands afterwards and clean equipment while wearing suitable gloves. Remove contaminated clothing and wash exposed skin promptly with soap and water. If the medicine gets into the eyes, rinse with water for fifteen minutes. Accidental swallowing needs immediate medical advice; do not induce vomiting. Keep the leaflet available to show a healthcare professional. These preparations are worth making before opening the bottle, when gloves, washing facilities and emergency information can be arranged without interruption.

Regumate Equine requires a valid veterinary prescription and must not be used in male animals or mares with uterine infection. The 1-litre bottle has an in-use shelf life of twenty-eight days after first opening, so write the opening date on it and plan the quantity around the intended course. Keep the original container and label, and follow the pack instructions for storage and disposal. For horses intended for the food chain, the meat and offal withdrawal period is nine days; it is not authorised for animals producing milk for human consumption. Competition requirements are separate and should be checked with the relevant governing body before treatment.

What is Regumate Equine used for?

It is used to manage oestrus in mares with significant follicular activity during the transition into the breeding season. Your vet must confirm that the mare is an appropriate candidate.

What does the 0.22% strength mean?

It is equivalent to 2.2mg altrenogest per millilitre. This page is for the equine 1-litre bottle.

How long is the treatment course of Regumate?

The licensed course is ten consecutive days of daily oral treatment. Follow the veterinary instructions for the amount and timing, and ask what to do if an administration is missed.

Can Regumate Equine go into feed?

Yes, immediately before feeding. Prepare it fresh, ensure only the intended mare can eat it, and obtain advice if part of the medicated feed is left behind.

Which gloves should the handler wear?

Use chemical-resistant, single-use gloves such as nitrile, together with overalls. Latex and porous gloves are inadequate and may allow the medicine to remain against the skin.

Who must avoid handling it?

Pregnant or possibly pregnant women must not administer it. The leaflet also excludes people with specified hormone-dependent tumours, thromboembolic, vascular or liver conditions, and women with unexplained vaginal bleeding.

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