Surpass®

Surpass^® topical cream is indicated for the control of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis (OA) in tarsal, carpal, metacarpophalangeal, metatarsophalangeal and proximal interphalangeal (hock, knee, fetlock and pastern) joints in horses.

Surpass^® for horses is the only approved topical NSAID medication that modifies both clinical signs and progression of osteoarthritis in horses. Surpass^® cream's targeted treatment minimizes the risk of the potential side effects that come with systemic NSAIDS. This NSAID for horses is formulated with unique WISDOM^® liposomal delivery technology, which helps enhance local absorption of the active ingredient, diclofenac, at the site of inflammation.

Active Ingredients: Surpass^® topical cream contains 1% diclofenac sodium.

Storage: Store at up to 25°C (77°F). Protect from freezing.

Side Effects: Horses appear to tolerate the topical cream well. Mild side effects include loss of hair or mild swelling at the application site.

Owners should be advised of the potential for adverse reactions and be informed of the clinical signs associated with NSAID intolerance. Adverse reactions may include: weight loss, colic, diarrhea, or icterus. Serious adverse reactions associated with this drug class can occur without warning and, in rare situations, result in death. Owners should be advised to discontinue NSAID therapy and contact their veterinarian immediately if signs of intolerance are observed. The majority of patients with drug-related adverse reactions recover when the signs are recognized, drug administration is stopped, and veterinary care is initiated.

Warnings: Surpass^® topical cream is contraindicated in animals with known hypersensitivity to diclofenac.

Avoid use with any other anti-inflammatory drugs, such as other NSAIDS (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) or corticosteroids.

Do not use in horses intended for human consumption.

The safety of Surpass^® cream has not been investigated in breeding, pregnant or lactating horses, or in horses under one year of age.

For topical use in horses only. Not for human use. Wear gloves to prevent absorption into the hands. Direct contact with the skin should be avoided.

Treatment with Surpass^® cream should be terminated if signs such as inappetence, colic, fecal abnormalities, anemia or depression are observed.

Overdoses can be very dangerous. Keep out of reach of children and animals.

Always follow the dosage instructions provided by your veterinarian. If you have difficulty giving the medication, contact your veterinarian.

If you miss a dose, give it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to the regular schedule. Do not give two doses at once.

This medication should only be given to the pet for whom it was prescribed.

Disposal of Unused Prescription Medications

1. Return unwanted or unused medications to Revival Animal Health in person, or visit www.disposemymeds.org to find a pharmacy near you.
2. A secondary method of drug disposal is to remove the unwanted medication from any wrappers or containers and place it in a plastic bag with moist coffee grounds or cat litter. This can be disposed of in the regular garbage collection.
3. Please do NOT dispose of unwanted meds down the drain or toilet, as this may eventually find its way into the human water supply.

Learn more about disposal of unused prescription medications here.

Disposal of Medical Sharps

1. When you're finished with the syringe and needle, do not try to recap, remove, bend or break the needle. This is where most injuries occur.
2. Dispose the syringe and needle immediately in a nearby sharps container. All sharps must be deposited in a puncture-proof container. Make sure your storage location is child and animal proof.
3. As with all product handling, make sure you wash your hands after handling medical sharps.

Disposal of Sharps Container

1. When your sharps container is half-full, sift dry Portland Cement throughout the sharps. Fill the container with water, and rotate until the cement is mixed and the sharps have been distributed throughout the cement mixture. Let cement dry for 24 hours.
2. Seal the lid of the container tightly and use duct tape to seal. Label the container "Livestock Sharps" to properly identify the contents.
3. Dispose of the containers in accordance with your state's regulations.

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