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US brand names:Legend, Hyalovet
Natural GAG component of synovial fluid and cartilage matrix. Restores viscoelastic properties of synovial fluid. Anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects.
FDA-approved (Legend) for equine joint disease (IV or IA). Used in dogs IA. Transient joint effusion after IA injection. Very safe. Aseptic technique essential for IA route.
Species references:All Dog (Domestic) drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | Intra-articular | See the cited source for the printed regimen | Single injection per joint | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023, held copy; the original seed cited the 9th, which was never consulted) — Plumb's 10th ed (held), Hyaluronate monograph, printed p.606; located 2026-08-06 from the book's running heads. This rule carries no mg/kg figure: the product is dosed by application, and the monograph is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
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