General Drug Information and Indications
Acellular dermal matrix/wound care for treatment of chronic wounds and soft tissue defects in horses.
Acellular dermal matrix or bioactive wound care product. Mechanism: provides extracellular matrix scaffold (collagen, glycosaminoglycans) that supports fibroblast migration and proliferation, angiogenesis, and organized tissue regeneration for treatment of chronic or deep wounds in horses. Scaffold is remodeled into functional tissue.
Key information
Equine joint/HA product. Refrigerate. Intra-articular injection. Strict aseptic technique. Single-use.
How to Give this Medication
Wound application: apply per product-specific protocol. Aseptic technique during placement. 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
Expected local inflammatory response during scaffold integration. Infection risk if wound not managed aseptically. Rare: hypersensitivity to matrix components. Generally well tolerated.
Precautions
For animals
For wound management — follow wound care protocol. Aseptic technique during application.
For people handling this medication
Wear gloves when handling. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling. Wound scaffold — Injectable — administered by veterinary staff only. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling. If accidentally self-injected, seek emergency medical attention immediately. Wear gloves when applying.
Overdose
Contact your veterinarian. HA joint product — overdose managed by veterinary staff.
Renovo dosage forms
| Product | Strength | Form | Size | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RENOVO - 3 ML | — | — | 1 | Commercial |
| RENOVO - 5 ML | — | — | 1 | 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)