Ausrichter Enerselen Injection 100mL

Ausrichter Enerselen Injection is registered as an aid in the control of muscular dystrophy and as a muscular stimulant in horses and dogs.

The formulation combines sodium selenite with adenosine triphosphate, uridine triphosphate, heptaminol hydrochloride, magnesium and potassium aspartates, and vitamin B12. It is administered by slow subcutaneous or intramuscular injection.

Enerselen contains selenium and the prohibited competition substance heptaminol. It should be used only following veterinary assessment and with careful consideration of the animal’s total selenium intake and any applicable racing or competition rules.

Registered applications:

• An aid in the control of muscular dystrophy in horses and dogs

• Registered as a muscular stimulant

• Contains selenium, vitamin B12, magnesium and potassium aspartates

• Contains adenosine triphosphate and uridine triphosphate

• Administered by slow subcutaneous or intramuscular injection

• 100mL multidose vial

• Made in Australia

Active constituents:

• Adenosine triphosphate: 2mg/mL

• Uridine triphosphate: 1mg/mL

• Sodium selenite: 1mg/mL

• Heptaminol hydrochloride: 5mg/mL

• Magnesium aspartate: 15mg/mL

• Potassium aspartate: 15mg/mL

• Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12): 0.5mg/mL

Directions for use:

Inject slowly by the subcutaneous or intramuscular route.

• Horses: 4mL per 100kg bodyweight

• Dogs: 1mL per 25kg bodyweight

Manufacturer’s registered treatment schedules:

• Prevention: One injection weekly for 2–3 weeks

• Treatment: One injection every three days for 9–12 days

Use only under veterinary direction. A veterinarian should confirm the diagnosis, calculate the required dose and determine whether the preventive or treatment schedule is appropriate.

Selenium warning:

Selenium has a narrow safety margin, and excessive intake can cause serious toxicity. Before using Enerselen, consider all other selenium sources in feed, supplements and injectable products. Do not combine it with another selenium-containing injection or supplement unless specifically directed by a veterinarian.

Competition warning:

Enerselen contains heptaminol, which is prohibited under racing and equestrian competition rules. A suitable withholding period must be observed following the last treatment and before the horse is presented for racing or competition.

No universal competition withholding time is provided. Consult the relevant racing authority, competition body, steward or veterinarian before use. Do not rely solely on a previous withholding recommendation, as rules and detection guidance may change.

Meat withholding period:

DO NOT ADMINISTER less than 28 days before slaughter for human consumption.

Safety:

• For animal treatment only

• Schedule 6 poison

• Keep out of reach of children

• Avoid contact with the eyes and skin

• Wear suitable protective gloves when handling

• If skin contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and wash the skin thoroughly

• Accidental self-injection requires prompt medical attention

• If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26

Storage:

Store below 30°C and protect from light.

Disposal:

Dispose of the empty container in accordance with the label directions. Place used needles and other sharps immediately into an appropriately labelled sharps container.

APVMA Approval Number:

41531/1199.

Always read the label and use only as directed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Enerselen registered for?

Enerselen is registered as an aid in the control of muscular dystrophy and as a muscular stimulant in horses and dogs.

Does Enerselen treat every case of tying-up?

No. Tying-up or exertional rhabdomyolysis can have nutritional, metabolic, genetic, exercise-related and management causes. A veterinarian should investigate affected horses and determine an appropriate treatment and management program.

Does Enerselen contain selenium?

Yes. It contains sodium selenite at 1mg/mL. The total selenium intake from feed, supplements and other injections must be considered before treatment.

Can Enerselen be combined with another selenium supplement?

Do not combine it with another selenium-containing product unless specifically directed by a veterinarian. Excessive selenium intake can cause serious toxicity.

What other active ingredients does it contain?

Enerselen contains adenosine triphosphate, uridine triphosphate, heptaminol hydrochloride, magnesium aspartate, potassium aspartate and cyanocobalamin, together with sodium selenite.

How is Enerselen administered?

It is administered slowly by subcutaneous or intramuscular injection. Injectable treatment should be undertaken by a veterinarian or suitably trained person acting under veterinary direction.

What is the registered horse dose?

The registered dose for horses is 4mL per 100kg bodyweight. A 500kg horse would therefore receive 20mL, subject to veterinary assessment and direction.

What is the registered dog dose?

The registered dose for dogs is 1mL per 25kg bodyweight. Consult a veterinarian before administering it to a dog.

How frequently is Enerselen administered?

The registered information lists one injection weekly for 2–3 weeks for prevention, or one injection every three days for 9–12 days for treatment. The appropriate schedule should be determined by a veterinarian.

Can Enerselen be used in competition horses?

Enerselen contains heptaminol, a prohibited substance under racing and equestrian competition rules. A withholding period must be observed, but no universal period is provided. Consult the relevant authority, steward or veterinarian before use.

What is the meat withholding period?

Do not administer Enerselen less than 28 days before slaughter for human consumption.

How should Enerselen be stored?

Store below 30°C and protect the vial from light. Follow the label directions for maintaining vial sterility and use after opening.

What should I do after accidental self-injection?

Seek prompt medical attention and advise the medical professional that the product contains selenium and heptaminol. Contact the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 for further advice.

How should used needles be discarded?

Place used needles and other sharps immediately into an appropriately labelled sharps container. Never place loose needles in general waste.