Ventipulmin for horses

Ventipulmin for horses

Ventipulmin for horses

Prescription Required (POM-V)

Ventipulmin for Horses – What It Does
Ventipulmin for horses is a prescription medicine that contains clenbuterol, a bronchodilator. Vets use it to help horses with certain respiratory conditions that cause narrowed airways and laboured breathing.

The medicine helps relax the smooth muscles in the airways. This action allows the airways to open, so breathing becomes easier and more efficient. Horses may then cope better with exercise and recover more comfortably.

Ventipulmin is available as a syrup, granules and an injectable solution. Your vet chooses the form that best suits your horse, your management routine and the stage of the disease.

Benefits of Ventipulmin for Horses

✔ Helps open the airways and ease breathing effort
✔ Supports horses with chronic airway disease, as advised by your vet
✔ Can improve exercise tolerance and recovery in suitable cases
✔ Offers three formulations: syrup, granules and injection
✔ Allows flexible treatment options in different clinical situations
✔ Used as part of a wider respiratory management plan

How Ventipulmin Works
Ventipulmin for horses contains clenbuterol, a selective beta-2 agonist. This type of medicine acts mainly on the smooth muscles in the lower airways.

When these muscles relax, the airway diameter increases. Air can move more freely in and out of the lungs. This effect can reduce respiratory effort and help the horse feel less “tight” in the chest.

Ventipulmin does not cure the underlying cause of every respiratory problem. Instead, it improves airflow while you and your vet address triggers such as dust, mould, pollen or infections.

When Vets Use Ventipulmin
Your vet may consider Ventipulmin for horses when a horse shows signs such as:

• Increased breathing effort at rest or on light exercise

• Chronic cough linked to lower airway disease

• Poor performance associated with respiratory compromise

Before prescribing, your vet will examine your horse and may suggest tests. These can include endoscopy, imaging, blood work or bronchoalveolar lavage. The results help confirm the diagnosis and guide treatment.

Ventipulmin is usually one part of a larger plan that also covers stable management, turnout, bedding choice and forage quality.

How Ventipulmin Is Given
Ventipulmin syrup for horses is given by mouth, usually mixed with feed or given directly, as your vet advises.

Ventipulmin granules are also given orally on feed. They provide a dry alternative that some owners prefer for routine use.

Ventipulmin solution for injection is used by vets when injectable treatment is needed. Owners should not inject this product unless a vet specifically instructs them and is confident they can do so safely.

Your vet will:

• Work out the correct dose for your horse

• Choose the best formulation and route

• Set the length of treatment and any tapering plan

Always follow these instructions. Do not change the dose or stop the medicine early without speaking to your vet.

Respiratory Management and Support
Ventipulmin for horses works best when you also improve the horse’s environment. Your vet may suggest:

• Low-dust bedding and well-ventilated stabling

• Steaming or soaking forage to reduce dust and spores

• Maximising turnout when safe and practical

• Avoiding dusty arenas or high-dust tasks during flare-ups

These changes can reduce airway irritation and may lessen the need for medicine over time. Good management is essential for horses with chronic airway disease.

Safety Information and Monitoring
Ventipulmin for horses is a POM-V medicine. Only a veterinary surgeon can prescribe it, and it must only be supplied for the horse named on the prescription.

Important points to remember:

• Use exactly as directed on the label and by your vet

• Do not share Ventipulmin between horses

• Contact your vet if breathing worsens or new signs appear

• Tell your vet about any other medicines or supplements your horse receives

Your vet may recommend follow-up checks. They may listen to your horse’s lungs, assess breathing rate and effort, and review performance and comfort. Adjustments to the plan can then be made if needed.

For horses that may enter the food chain, your vet will advise on any withdrawal periods and recording requirements. Always follow these instructions carefully.

Store Ventipulmin in a cool, dry place and keep it out of sight and reach of children and animals. Return any unused or expired product to your vet or pharmacist for safe disposal.

Used correctly, and combined with good respiratory management, Ventipulmin for horses can play an important role in helping horses with airway disease breathe more easily and stay more comfortable.

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