Preddy Granules^®

Preddy Granules^® is an oral prednisolone, which is a potent anti-inflammatory agent. It is presented as granules packed into sachets, which are palatable and convenient.

Preddy Granules^® are used as an aid in the treatment of allergic skin conditions, and chronic inflammatory non-infectious respiratory conditions in horses. It provides relief from itchiness and self-injury associated with allergy and hypersensitivity reactions.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

• Do not administer to horses with laminitis (Founder), Corneal Ulcers or Renal Disease.
• Do not administer to breeding stallions, pregnant mares, and foals.
• Corticosteroids may cause abortion in pregnant mares. Corticosteroids lower the immune response to infections, and may delay wound healing and fracture repair, particularly in older animals.
• If used on performance animals, regulations of relevant authorities regarding medication should be observed.

DOSAGE

Mix into the top layers of the morning feed, or into a small appetising feed prior to feeding the bulk of the meal.

Allergic skin conditions:

• Initial therapy 0.5 – 1.0 mg/kg Prednisolone daily for 4 – 10 days depending on severity
• Maintenance: 0.5 – 1.0 mg/kg every alternate day for 2 – 3 weeks, or as required
• Withdrawal: 0.5 mg/kg twice weekly for 1 – 2 weeks where required.

Chronic inflammatory non-infectious respiratory conditions:

• Treatment 2.0 mg/kg prednisolone daily for 5 – 7 days depending on improvement.
• Maintenance: 1.0 mg/kg every second day for 2 – 3 weeks
• Withdrawal: 0.5 mg/kg twice weekly for 1 – 2 weeks where required.

WITHHOLDING PERIODS

• Meat (Horses): 63 days.

STORAGE

Store below 30°C (room temperature).

PACK SIZE

Contains 200 mg prednisolone per 5 g sachet.

Available from your local veterinary clinic.

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Restricted Veterinary Medicine. Available only under Veterinary Authorisation. Registered pursuant to the ACVM Act 1997, No. A007476. See www.foodsafety.govt.nz for registration conditions.