Virbac Recharge Rehydration

RECHARGE is the ‘sports drink’ for horses and contains a concentrated solution of electrolytes and glucose with a palatable apple flavour to:

• Restore electrolyte levels immediately
• Stimulate the horse’s natural thirst mechanism to increase fluid intake and support rehydration
• Boost energy and assist in electrolyte absorption

RECOMMENDED FOR USE IN: • Horses prior to, during and after travel • Performance horses following sweat loss • Rehydration after illness or diarrhoea • 'Tucked-up' horses- showing signs of dehydration • Poor drinkers PRESENTATION: Concent5ated solution 1L chamber measure & 5L cask pack DOSAGE: Dosage rates are for a 450-500Kg horse. For ponies less than 350Kg offer half volumes. By oral syringe over tongue Light work (Up to 30 minutes duration) - 40mL after excerice Moderate work (30-60 minutes duration) - 60mL after exercise Heavy work. Racing, jumping, dressage, polo, stock work - 80mL after exercise Heavy sweat loss and dehydration in all horses, endurance, eventing - 80ml after exercise Made-up drink in water Light work (Up to 30 minutes duration) - 40mL in 2L of water Moderate work (30-60 minutes duration) - 60mL in 3L of water Heavy work. Racing, jumping, dressage, polo, stock work - 80mL in 4L of water Heavy sweat loss and dehydration in all horses, endurance, eventing - 80mL in 4L of water SPECIAL DOSE RATES: • SEVERLY DEHYDRATED HORSES 6-8 litres of made-up solution (40mL Recharge®/litre water) may be administered by stomach tube or as required, by a veterinary surgeon. • ENDURANCE EXERCISE 60-80mL can be administered by oral syringe over the tongue, during a ride or at checkpoints, providing water is available or offered immediately • TRAVELLING HORSES Hot weather or long distances: 40-60mL over the tongue with water provided 30-60 minutes before travelling, repeat every 2-3 hours during travelling and again on arrival as required. DIRECTIONS: Recharge® concentrated solution can be administered by oral syringe over the back of the tongue. Accompany with access to clean, fresh water to drink as required. Alternatively Recharge® can be diluted with water as directed. Again it is necessary to provide access to clean fresh water as well. COMPOSITION: Sodium 2.4g Magnesium 176mg Potassium 1.8g Sulphate 695mg Chloride 3.8g Glucose 15.6g Phosphate 1.4g