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openFDA reaction terms and case summaries are supporting evidence, not proof of causality.
Drug type: Generic ingredient • Branded profile • FDA branded products available
Species: Both
Manufacturer: American Regent, Inc.
Merged from the current Roxee medication system with field-level provenance, freshness, and completeness tracking.
Polysulfated glycosaminoglycan is for the treatment of noninfectious degenerative and/or traumatic joint dysfunction and associated lameness of the carpal joint in horses. Polysulfated glycosaminoglycan is for the treatment of noninfectious degenerative and/or traumatic joint dysfunction and associated lameness of the carpal and hock joints in horses. For control of signs associated with noninfectious degenerative and/or traumatic arthritis of canine synovial joints. Species commonly shown: Both, Horse, Not For Meat Production, Adults.
Polysulfated glycosaminoglycan is for the treatment of noninfectious degenerative and/or traumatic joint dysfunction and associated lameness of the carpal joint in horses. Polysulfated glycosaminoglycan is for the treatment of noninfectious degenerative and/or traumatic joint dysfunction and associated lameness of the carpal and hock joints in horses. For control of signs associated with noninfectious degenerative and/or traumatic arthritis of canine synovial joints.
Not for use in horses intended for food. Safe use in breeding animals has not been established. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Do not use in horses intended for human consumption. Safe use in breeding animals or in lactating mares has not been established. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. For Intramuscular use in horses only. Not for intra-articular use. Do not mix with other drugs or solvents. PSGAG is a synthetic heparinoid; do not use in dogs with known or suspected bleeding disorders. Do not exceed recommended dose or regimen. Do not mix with other drugs or solvents. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
Top reported reactions (openFDA): Vomiting, Diarrhoea, Lack of efficacy - NOS, Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological'), Not eating, Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in Neurological).
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Used for:
For control of signs associated with noninfectious degenerative and/or traumatic arthritis of canine synovial joints.
Dosing note:
Exact dosing depends on your pet's species, weight, and health status. Use your veterinarian's instructions for the exact dose and schedule.
What to watch for:
When to call the vet:
Regulatory restrictions are shown in Vet View.
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A source-aware map of what to know, what is uncertain, and what to verify with your veterinarian.
Roxee has limited cited overview evidence for Polysulfated Glycosaminoglycan; use the official documents and your veterinarian's instructions for product-specific decisions.
32 tracked reaction signals; 32 reported cases; 26 serious reports; 2 species groups. These are reporting and label-derived signals for interpretation with a veterinarian.
Adverse-event reports help form a watch list, but they do not prove the medication caused the reaction and they are not a risk ranking between medications.
Official labels, package inserts, and reviewed summaries carry more weight than isolated reports.
Case reports and openFDA terms are useful for pattern awareness, but they are incomplete, can include multiple exposures, and do not estimate an individual pet's probability of harm.
Vomiting (1 reports), Unsteady walking (ataxia) (1 reports), Loss of appetite (1 reports), Facial oedema (1 reports), Excessive chewing, licking and/or grooming (1 reports)
Digestive (4), Neurologic (2), Behavior (1), Other (25)
Dog (26 reports), Cat (6 reports)
Retriever - Labrador (2), Shepherd Dog - German (1), ['Retriever - Golden', 'Beagle', 'Chow Chow'] (1), Terrier - Irish Soft-coated Wheaten (1). These are report metadata, not proof that a breed is at higher risk.
Verify whether Polysulfated Glycosaminoglycan fits the pet's species, current diagnosis, age, weight, organ status, pregnancy/lactation status, and concurrent medications.
Separate label-backed warnings from adverse-event reports and owner observations before changing the plan.
Not for use in horses intended for food, Safe use in breeding animals has not been established, Do not use in horses intended for human consumption, Safe use in breeding animals or in lactating mares has not been established, For Intramuscular use in horses only
Repeated vomiting or diarrhea. Severe lethargy (hard to wake, very low energy). Collapse or fainting.
Review status / Updated / Sources
Review status: Clinical reviewer not listed
Updated: February 12, 2026, 10:44 PM UTC
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Most reported reactions:
Emergency warning signs:
Source-backed clinical checkpoints for quick review.
Official label facts first, then secondary summaries. Marketing content is separated below.
Not for use in horses intended for food. Safe use in breeding animals has not been established. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Do not use in horses intended for human consumption. Safe use in breeding animals or in lactating mares has not been established. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. For Intramuscular use in horses only. Not for intra-articular use. Do not mix with other drugs or solvents. PSGAG is a synthetic heparinoid; do not use in dogs with known or suspected bleeding disorders. Do not exceed recommended dose or regimen. Do not mix with other drugs or solvents. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
Snapshot first, detailed rows second. This section summarizes signal data and is not a diagnosis.
Filter stored openFDA reports by pet and report attributes. Counts describe reports in this data set, not risk.
Received 2025-12-16 · MSK · MSK
Received 2025-12-01 · MSK · MSK
Received 2025-11-19 · MSK · MSK
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| Reaction | Body system | Cases | Species | Serious cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digestive | 1 | Dog | 1 | |
| Neurologic | 1 | Dog | 1 | |
| Digestive | 1 | Dog | 1 | |
| Other | 1 | Dog | 1 | |
| Other | 1 | Dog | 1 | |
| Other | 1 | Cat | 1 | |
| Other | 1 | Dog | 1 | |
| Other | 1 | Cat | 1 |
Species coverage: Dog (26) Cat (6)
| Reaction | Body system | Species | Seriousness | Frequency | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digestive | Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Neurologic | Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Digestive | Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Dog | Non-serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Dog | Non-serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Dog | Non-serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Dog | Non-serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Dog | Non-serious | - | 1 | |
| Digestive | Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Neurologic | Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Dog | Non-serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Digestive | Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Behavior | Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Dog | Serious | - | 1 |
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SPL · SPL
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SPL · SPL
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SPL · SPL
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SPL · Structured Product Label
SPL · Structured Product Label
FOI · FOI
FOI · FOI
FOI · FOI
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Canonical medication sections are above. This legacy block remains available for deeper cross-reference without cluttering the primary workflow.
Quick facts and links to official labeling and safety signals.
Diagnosis-code mappings are not available for this medication yet.
Global Pet owner/Vet mode is controlled in the header. This section avoids duplicate in-page persona tabs.
Normalized identifiers (NDC/NADA/ANADA) and package metadata from regulator listings.
| Package NDC | Product NDC | Form / Route | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10797-959-01 | 10797 | - | |
| 10797-975-01 | 10797 | - | |
| 10797-975-02 | 10797 | - | |
| 10797-995-01 | 10797 | - | |
| 10797-995-70 | 10797 | - |
Documents are tiered by source trust: Official, Clinical, Manufacturer, Marketing.
Every non-trivial field is expected to include provenance and update timestamps.
Official sponsor/proprietary-name/application-status records linked by active ingredient.
| Product | Sponsor | Application | Status | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Adequan® Canine
RX
Polysulfated Glycosaminoglycan
Liquid (Solution)
• Intramuscular
|
American Regent, Inc. | NADA 141-038 | Approved | Jun 28, 2018 |
|
Adequan® i.m. Multi-Dose Adequan® i.m.
RX
Polysulfated Glycosaminoglycan
Liquid (Solution)
• Intramuscular
|
American Regent, Inc. | NADA 140-901 | Approved | Dec 7, 2017 |
|
Adequan® Injectable
RX
Polysulfated Glycosaminoglycan
Liquid (Solution)
• Intra-Articular
|
American Regent, Inc. | NADA 136-383 | Approved | Jun 1, 2016 |
Data source: FDA Animal Drugs @ FDA (public search export).
Extracted from FDA Animal Drugs @ FDA product labeling. Always confirm details with your veterinarian.
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Polysulfated glycosaminoglycan is for the treatment of noninfectious degenerative and/or traumatic joint dysfunction and associated lameness of the carpal joint in horses. Polysulfated glycosaminoglycan is for the treatment of noninfectious degenerative and/or traumatic joint dysfunction and associated lameness of the carpal and hock joints in horses. For control of signs associated with noninfectious degenerative and/or traumatic arthritis of canine synovial joints.
Source: FDA Animal Drugs @ FDA • Reference
Not for use in horses intended for food. Safe use in breeding animals has not been established. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Do not use in horses intended for human consumption. Safe use in breeding animals or in lactating mares has not been established. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. For Intramuscular use in horses only. Not for intra-articular use. Do not mix with other drugs or solvents. PSGAG is a synthetic heparinoid; do not use in dogs with known or suspected bleeding disorders. Do not exceed recommended dose or regimen. Do not mix with other drugs or solvents. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
De-duplicated reaction terms grouped by body system from FDA openFDA reports (not verified; does not prove causation).
Showing top 5 for Digestive.
Showing top 5 for Neurologic.
Showing top 5 for Behavior.
Showing top 5 for Other.
Data source: FDA openFDA Animal & Veterinary adverse event reports.
These are individual FDA adverse event reports. They are unverified and do not prove the medication caused the reaction.
Dog, Shepherd Dog - German, Female, 11 year, 20.865 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Unassigned, Unknown • Reactions: Vomiting, Not eating, Tiredness (lethargy), Reluctant to move, Seizure NOS • Outcome: Ongoing
Dog, ['Retriever - Golden', 'Beagle', 'Chow Chow'], Male, 11 year, 19.504 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Unassigned, Subcutaneous, Frequency: 14 per day • Reactions: Unsteady walking (ataxia), Vestibular disorder NOS, Weight loss, Head tilt - neurological disorder, Low vision… • Outcome: Ongoing
Dog, Terrier - Irish Soft-coated Wheaten, Male, 12 year, 21.319 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Solution, Intramuscular, Dose: 0.90 mL per dose • Reactions: Death • Outcome: Died
Dog, Retriever - Chesapeake Bay, Female, 4 year, 35.743 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Solution, Intramuscular, Dose: 1.57 mL per dose • Reactions: Vomiting, Loss of appetite, Loose stool, Neutrophilia, Dehydration… • Outcome: Outcome Unknown
Dog, Retriever - Labrador, Male, 5 year, 39.463 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Unassigned, Unknown • Reactions: Limb non-weight bearing, Bone and joint disorder NOS, Other abnormal test result NOS, Abnormal radiograph finding, Urinary tract obstruction/blockage… • Outcome: Euthanized
Dog, Retriever - Labrador, Male, 11 year, 37.83 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Solution, Intramuscular, Dose: 1.60 mL per dose • Reactions: Anaphylaxis, Seizure NOS, Vomiting, Collapse NOS, Loose bowel… • Outcome: Recovered/Normal
Dog, ['Pit Bull', 'Dog (unknown)'], Female, 11.5 year, 37.376 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Unassigned, Unknown • Reactions: Joint swelling, Bone and joint disorder NOS, Sarcoma NOS • Outcome: Ongoing
Dog, Shepherd Dog - Australian, Male, 12.92 year, 11.79 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Unassigned, Unknown • Reactions: Tiredness (lethargy), Inappetence, Elevated blood urea nitrogen, Vomiting • Outcome: Ongoing
Data source: FDA openFDA Animal & Veterinary adverse event reports.
No approved overdose-management text is linked yet. If overdose is suspected, contact a veterinarian or emergency clinic immediately.
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