Prascend 1 mg tablets

Prascend 1 mg tablets for horses

Prascend 1 mg tablets for horses

PRESCRIPTION NEEDED (Pom-V)

Prascend 1 mg tablets for horses are a prescription only (POM-V) medicine containing pergolide, a dopamine agonist used to manage pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID), commonly known as equine Cushing’s disease. PPID is a hormonal disorder that typically affects middle-aged and older horses and ponies, and can cause a wide range of signs including a long or curly coat, laminitis, changes in body shape, lethargy and increased drinking and urination.

Prascend 1 mg tablets for horses are designed to help normalise the overactive pituitary function seen in PPID. By acting on specific receptors in the brain, pergolide helps reduce the abnormal hormone output and, over time, this can lead to an improvement in many of the outward clinical signs. It is important to understand that Prascend does not “cure” PPID, but it is a key part of long-term medical management and can greatly improve quality of life when used correctly.

Your vet will diagnose PPID based on your horse’s history, clinical signs and blood tests such as ACTH levels. If PPID is confirmed, they may prescribe Prascend 1 mg tablets for horses and will calculate an appropriate starting dose. The tablets are scored, which allows your vet to adjust the dose in small steps if needed. Dose changes are always based on your horse’s response, follow-up blood results and any side effects, so you should never alter the amount given without veterinary advice.

Prascend 1 mg tablets for horses are usually given once daily by mouth. Many owners place the tablet in a small treat, piece of carrot or concentrate feed, but your vet or the product leaflet will advise on suitable ways to administer the medicine. Try to give the tablet at roughly the same time each day to keep the routine consistent. If you have difficulty giving tablets, speak to your vet so they can suggest practical solutions.

Managing PPID is a long-term commitment. Horses receiving Prascend 1 mg tablets for horses will normally need regular check-ups, especially in the first months of treatment and whenever the dose is changed. Your vet may:

• Reassess your horse’s coat, body condition and overall demeanour

• Discuss any laminitis episodes, foot soreness or changes in soundness

• Ask about thirst, urination and appetite

• Repeat blood tests, such as ACTH levels, at appropriate intervals

These reviews help your vet decide whether the current dose of Prascend is correct, whether it needs adjustment or whether any additional management changes are required. Good hoof care, diet, weight control, dental checks and worming remain important parts of PPID management alongside medication.

Some horses starting Prascend 1 mg tablets for horses may show mild, usually short-lived side effects when treatment first begins or when the dose is increased. These can include reduced appetite, mild lethargy or changes in behaviour. In many cases, these signs settle as the horse adjusts to the medicine, but you should always contact your vet if you are worried, if the signs are marked, or if your horse stops eating. Your vet may suggest temporary dose changes, slower dose increases or further checks depending on the situation.

Prascend 1 mg tablets for horses are a POM-V product and must only be supplied on a veterinary prescription. They are intended solely for the horse named on that prescription and must not be shared with other animals, even if their signs seem similar. If you feel the medicine is not working as expected, or if new signs develop, speak to your vet before making any changes. Do not stop treatment suddenly or adjust the dose yourself.

Store Prascend 1 mg tablets for horses in the original packaging, out of sight and reach of children and animals, and according to the instructions on the label. Return any unused or expired tablets to your vet or pharmacist for safe disposal.

With careful dosing, regular monitoring and good general management, Prascend 1 mg tablets for horses can play a central role in controlling PPID and helping affected horses and ponies stay more comfortable and active for longer.

You can download the datasheet here

You can visit the manufacturer’s website here

Available in 60 tablet box or 160 tablet box