General Drug Information and Indications

Hyaluronic acid joint supplement/injectable for equine joint health and osteoarthritis management. Hyaluronic acid joint supplement for horses. Mechanism: buffered sodium hyaluronate injectable or oral preparation that replenishes joint fluid hyaluronan, reduces synovial inflammation via CD44 receptor signaling, and inhibits degradative enzyme activity. Joint viscoelasticity restoration. Key information Sodium hyaluronate for horses. Refrigerate. IV or IA use. Aseptic technique. Single-use.

How to Give this Medication

Intra-articular: strict aseptic technique. Aspirate joint fluid. Inject slowly. Post-injection rest 24 hrs. Store at room temperature; protect from light. If a dose is missed This medication is administered by a veterinarian or veterinary staff in a clinical setting. Missed doses are managed by your veterinary team — contact your veterinarian to reschedule.

Side Effects

Intra-articular: post-injection flare (transient effusion/warmth — 24–72 hrs). Infection risk (aseptic technique critical). Hypersensitivity (rare).

Precautions

For animals Intra-articular: aseptic technique. Post-injection rest 24 hrs. For people handling this medication Administered by veterinary professionals only. No specific human precautions for caregivers beyond normal hygiene.

Overdose

Contact your veterinarian. HA joint product — overdose managed by veterinary staff.

Reflex Ha dosage forms

ProductStrengthFormSizeType
REFLEX HA 240MG MHB3 HYALURONAN/OZ LIQUID240MGLiquid—Commercial
REFLEX HA 240MG MHB3 HYALURONAN/OZ LIQUID240MGLiquid—Commercial

Sources

This information is provided for educational purposes and is not a substitute for advice from your veterinarian. Source: Merck Veterinary Manual (merckvetmanual.com); Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook (Plumb, D.C., app.plumbs.com)