Difference between Adequan and Cartrophen? - Page 1

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petoasis

by petoasis on 07 March 2012 - 05:03

Is it any difference between them ?

by jcmeyer on 07 March 2012 - 11:03

Cartrophen is pentosan polysulfate, while Adequan is a polysulfated glycosaminoglycan.   Adequan has been available for many years in NA while pentosan has not until recently.  In horses the evidence suggests that pentosan is better at protecting against osteoarthritis than adequan when administered intramuscularly. Most of the research was done at CSU.

Abby Normal

by Abby Normal on 08 March 2012 - 21:03

My understanding is that Cartrophen is a drug (pharmaceutical), whereas Adequan more closely resembles a joint supplement, and is definitely not a 'drug' as such.





 


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