Rifampin 100 mg/ml suspension by NexGen is a broad-spectrum antibiotic often administered in the treatment of staphylococcal infections, Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis, Rhodococcus equi, Streptococcus equi, S. equisimilis, and S. zooepidemicus isolates. It is often used to treat foals and horses when a systemic antibacterial is needed to treat staphylococcal infections and eradicate pathogens located in difficult to reach target areas, such as abscesses.
FOR RX ONLY: A valid prescription from a licensed veterinarian is required for dispensing this medication.
Rifampin 150 mg/ml suspension by NexGen is a broad-spectrum antibiotic often administered in the treatment of staphylococcal infections, Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis, Rhodococcus equi,...
The bacteria in the environments most horses occupy can number in the billions per square inch.1 Most of these bacteria are harmless, some are beneficial, while yet others are harmful bacteria known...
Rhodococcus equi (previously known as Corynebacterium equi) is a bacterium that lives in the soil and is the most serious cause of pneumonia in foals one to six months old.1 In rare instances,...
Rifampin 100 mg/ml suspension by NexGen is a broad-spectrum antibiotic often administered in the treatment of staphylococcal infections, Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis, Rhodococcus equi,...
Gastric ulcers in horses (Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome or EGUS) are caused by prolonged exposure of the gastric mucosa to gastric acids which can result in ulceration and bleeding. EGUS is most...
Rifampin 150 mg/ml suspension by NexGen is a broad-spectrum antibiotic often administered in the treatment of staphylococcal infections, Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis, Rhodococcus equi,...
Muscle discomfort and pain as a cause of lameness and poor performance in the horse is often poorly recognized. While human athletes are readily ably to convey discomfort and pain to physicians, this...
It is estimated that between 50% to 90% of horses suffer from gastric ulcers at one time or another. These can affect any horse at any age, but typically occur in performance horses. Strenuous...
Sucralfate is most effective in treating ulcers affecting the glandular part of the stomach in horses. Its effects are local rather than systemic and it does not affect production of gastric acid...
