FDA approved Zycosan (pentosan polysulfate sodium injection) for the control of clinical signs associated with osteoarthritis in horses. Unapproved injectable formulations (including compounded formulations) of pentosan ....

 

• Today, the FDA approved Zycosan (pentosan polysulfate sodium injection) for the control of clinical signs associated with osteoarthritis in horses. Unapproved injectable formulations (including compounded formulations) of pentosan have a long history of use in horses, but Zycosan is the first injectable pentosan product to receive FDA’s approval. FDA-approved drugs, like Zycosan, have been demonstrated to be safe and effective for their intended use and have been consistently manufactured to preserve the drugs’ identity, strength, quality and purity. The FDA strongly encourages veterinarians to use Zycosan (pentosan polysulfate sodium injection) instead of unapproved drugs in their equine patients.