Legend – Bayer – 4ml

Legend® (hyaluronate sodium) is the only FDA approved I.V. and intra-articular therapy to treat equine non-infectious synovitis associated with osteoarthritis. “Legend is pure hyaluronate sodium, the same glycosaminoglycan present in normal joint fluid. Legend is produced by a patented biofermentation process, resulting in such purity that it can be given intravenously for immediate bioavailability.
Key Benefits

Legend, because of its unique purity, can be given intra-articularly or intravenously. I.V. administration provides the following advantages:

    Safety
No need to invade the joint with a needle, risking bacterial entrance, physical trauma to joint tissues or intra-articular injection reactions.
Safety in breeding animals has not been determined.
Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
For use only in horses. Do not use in horses intended for human consumption.

   Convenience
No shaving or surgical preparation of the joint.
IV administration to treat multiple joints.
Available in a larger, 20mL Multi Dose vial for Intravenous use only.

    Efficacy
Proven to decrease inflammation and destructive enzymes associated with inflammation.1
Rapid onset of action. I.V. administration helps ensure a quick onset of action resulting in a rapid decrease in inflammation.

    Applications
Legend 2mL, For Intravenous and Intra-Articular use
Legend 4mL, For Intravenous use only
Legend Multi 20mL, For Intravenous use only
The intra-articular safety of Legend Multi dose with benzyl alcohol has not been determined.