Peptosyl WV
What Is It?
PEPTOSYL is a first line defence against digestive disturbances in horses and dogs, with a wide safety margin, and analgesic, antiseptic and antacid actions.
What's In It?
Bismuth sub-salicylate 17.5 mg/mL. Also contains Sodium Bentonite and Vitamin B 12
What Does It Do?
After administration, the Bismuth salicylate is converted to Bismuth carbonate and Sodium salicylate. Bismuth lines and protects the mucosal (gut lining) surface of the stomach and intestines, absorbs toxic compounds such as endotoxins, and has protective, antacid and antiseptic properties the salicylate component is anti-inflammatory, and rapidly reduces the pain associated with gut inflammation and disturbances.
The majority of equine gastro-intestinal disturbances are not of bacterial origin, therefore PEPTOSYL is a safe, non-complicating treatment in most foals and adult horses with digestive upsets of nutritional or non-bacterial origin. Most equine gut disturbances relate to incorrect management or diet, nutrition, or stress, rather than infection.
How Does It Work?
Bentonite is a natural clay earth material with properties similar to activated charcoal. It has the ability to bind (and neutralise) bacterial endotoxins. PEPTOSYL is indicated for the control and treatment of diarrhoea and pain associated with non-bacterial gastro-intestinal disturbance such as enteritis, gastritis, and colitis.
Being non-antibiotic, PEPTOSYL does not contribute to bacterial resistance. Oral bismuth preparations are well researched in both humans and animals, and are reported to be free of toxic side effects.
How Is It Used?
PEPTOSYL has no application in the training of normal, healthy horses, but can be used where indicated in cases of gastro-intestinal disturbance. It will not:"mask" any serious veterinary problems, but will rapidly relieve the majority of gut upsets from dietary or non-infectious causes If rapid response is not seen, seek veterinary diagnosis of the condition without delay Where possible, withhold food for 24 hours (but do not restrict nursing in foals), use PEPTOSYL to control the diarrhoea then give bland low fat meals for several days.
Do not administer for prolonged periods to animals less than 30 days old
Key Features & Benefits
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PEPTOSYL is a first line defence against diarrhoea and digestive disturbances in horses, foals and dogs.
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PEPTOSYL is Bismuth salicylate oral suspension.
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Non-antibiotic treatment for non-infectious & dietary diarrhoea.
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PEPTOSYL has gut protective, antacid, antiseptic properties, and is anti-inflammatory to control pain.
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Trainers Tips
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Digestive Upsets
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Dietary upsets and stress can create diarrhoea in foals and horses.
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PEPTOSYL orally will rapidly control diarrhoea and protect the gut from further irritation.
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THRIVE P will assist in control of more regular dietary upsets by improving nutrient absorption and maximising nutritive value of diets while reducing over active fermentation in the hind gut.
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PEPTOSYL can be used at any time to aid control of diarrhoea.
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Side Effects
For oral administration
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Horses
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0.5-1.0mL/kg
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Dogs
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0.25-0.5mL/kg
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Repeat every 6 hours for the first 12-24hrs and then at 12 hourly intervals for a further 2-3 days
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Withholding Period
Can It Be Used With Anything Else?
Yes. Even cases of infectious diarrhoea where antibiotics are required, will benefit from PEPTOSYL to control the diarrhoea, in combination with prescribed antibiotics. Regular diarrhoea in horses and foals may indicate a need to consider THRIVE P supplementation to improve nutrient uptake from the diet, as well as moderate gut function. (See sheet on THRIVE P). Regular broad-spectrum larvicidal. Worming should also be considered whenever regular or repeated episodes of diarrhoea occur.
Presentation
200 mL, 1 Litre, 5 Litre
Registration
Restricted Veterinary Medicine – Registered pursuant to the ACVM Act 1997 No. A6235.
See www.nzfsa.govt.nz/acvm for registration conditions.
Registered to:
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Nature Vet Pty Ltd
11 Moores Rd, Glenorie, NSW, Australia 2157
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NZ Agent & Distributor:
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Vetpharm (NZ) Ltd
PO Box 31363, Mairangi Bay, Auckland
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