Excede for Horses
Excede for Horses is positioned as the long-acting ceftiofur crystalline free acid antibiotic ideal for first-aid scenarios where extended systemic coverage and reduced handling are priorities; its sustained-release profile lowers the need for repeat dosing compared with shorter-acting injectables on this list. Financially and technically it can reduce labor and follow-up drug costs versus products requiring daily administration, though as an antibiotic it complements rather than replaces topical analgesics like Banamine Transdermal or oral NSAIDs such as Metacam.
Long-acting protection
Single-dose convenience
Long-acting protection
Single-dose convenience
Review Summary
"Reviewers report reliable, long-acting antibiotic coverage with good clinical outcomes for respiratory and soft-tissue infections; common complaints are higher cost and occasional injection-site swelling."
One-shot hero
Ceftiofur crystalline‑free‑acid long‑acting injectable that provides extended plasma concentrations after a single administration
One-shot hero
Ceftiofur crystalline‑free‑acid long‑acting injectable that provides extended plasma concentrations after a single administration
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Time-Saving Convenience
Excede for Horses is positioned as the long-acting ceftiofur crystalline free acid antibiotic ideal for first-aid scenarios where extended systemic coverage and reduced handling are priorities; its sustained-release profile lowers the need for repeat dosing compared with shorter-acting injectables on this list. Financially and technically it can reduce labor and follow-up drug costs versus products requiring daily administration, though as an antibiotic it complements rather than replaces topical analgesics like Banamine Transdermal or oral NSAIDs such as Metacam.
Long-acting protection
Single-dose convenience
One-shot hero
Ceftiofur crystalline‑free‑acid long‑acting injectable that provides extended plasma concentrations after a single administration
Broad‑spectrum beta‑lactam activity useful for respiratory and soft‑tissue pathogens encountered in equine first‑aid
Long-acting protection
Single-dose convenience
One-shot hero
Ceftiofur crystalline‑free‑acid long‑acting injectable that provides extended plasma concentrations after a single administration
Broad‑spectrum beta‑lactam activity useful for respiratory and soft‑tissue pathogens encountered in equine first‑aid
$120-220 CAD
Naxcel RTU
Naxcel RTU is a ready-to-use ceftiofur sodium injectable offering rapid systemic antibiotic action for acute equine first aid, favored when flexible dosing and immediate onset are needed over long-acting formulations like Excede. It typically has a lower per-dose price and simpler dosing adjustments than sustained-release options, making it a cost-effective choice for short courses or when clinicians prefer titratable therapy rather than a single long-duration injection.
Ready-to-use vial
Rapid bacterial control
Ready-to-use vial
Rapid bacterial control
Review Summary
"Users find Naxcel RTU effective and convenient with minimal tissue irritation, but note it requires more frequent dosing than true long‑acting formulations; overall seen as a dependable option."
No-mix magic
Ready‑to‑use ceftiofur sodium injectable that requires no reconstitution for rapid deployment
No-mix magic
Ready‑to‑use ceftiofur sodium injectable that requires no reconstitution for rapid deployment
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Time-Saving Convenience
Naxcel RTU is a ready-to-use ceftiofur sodium injectable offering rapid systemic antibiotic action for acute equine first aid, favored when flexible dosing and immediate onset are needed over long-acting formulations like Excede. It typically has a lower per-dose price and simpler dosing adjustments than sustained-release options, making it a cost-effective choice for short courses or when clinicians prefer titratable therapy rather than a single long-duration injection.
Ready-to-use vial
Rapid bacterial control
No-mix magic
Ready‑to‑use ceftiofur sodium injectable that requires no reconstitution for rapid deployment
Provides prompt systemic levels suitable for acute infections though may need repeat dosing per veterinary direction
Ready-to-use vial
Rapid bacterial control
No-mix magic
Ready‑to‑use ceftiofur sodium injectable that requires no reconstitution for rapid deployment
Provides prompt systemic levels suitable for acute infections though may need repeat dosing per veterinary direction
$80-160 CAD
Depocillin
Depocillin is a long-acting procaine penicillin formulation valued for economical, broad-spectrum coverage against many gram-positive infections in field first-aid use, and it often represents the lowest-cost systemic antibiotic option among the list for routine cases. Technically it trades some gram-negative activity and duration advantages seen with ceftiofur products (Excede, Naxcel) for affordability and a familiar safety profile, making it a pragmatic choice when budget and ease of administration are primary concerns.
Depot penicillin release
Extended antimicrobial cover
Depot penicillin release
Extended antimicrobial cover
Review Summary
"Depocillin is appreciated for extended penicillin activity and good efficacy against Streptococcus, though some users report injection-site reactions and inconsistent duration in a minority of cases."
Slow-release sentinel
Procaine benzylpenicillin long‑acting injectable formulated to maintain therapeutic penicillin levels over 24–48 hours
Slow-release sentinel
Procaine benzylpenicillin long‑acting injectable formulated to maintain therapeutic penicillin levels over 24–48 hours
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Time-Saving Convenience
Depocillin is a long-acting procaine penicillin formulation valued for economical, broad-spectrum coverage against many gram-positive infections in field first-aid use, and it often represents the lowest-cost systemic antibiotic option among the list for routine cases. Technically it trades some gram-negative activity and duration advantages seen with ceftiofur products (Excede, Naxcel) for affordability and a familiar safety profile, making it a pragmatic choice when budget and ease of administration are primary concerns.
Depot penicillin release
Extended antimicrobial cover
Slow-release sentinel
Procaine benzylpenicillin long‑acting injectable formulated to maintain therapeutic penicillin levels over 24–48 hours
Effective against many Gram‑positive and select Gram‑negative equine pathogens commonly implicated in wound and soft‑tissue infections
Depot penicillin release
Extended antimicrobial cover
Slow-release sentinel
Procaine benzylpenicillin long‑acting injectable formulated to maintain therapeutic penicillin levels over 24–48 hours
Effective against many Gram‑positive and select Gram‑negative equine pathogens commonly implicated in wound and soft‑tissue infections
$40-90 CAD
Banamine Transdermal
Banamine Transdermal delivers flunixin meglumine via a transdermal patch or topical formulation to provide rapid, noninvasive systemic analgesia and anti-inflammatory effect useful in first-aid settings where oral dosing is impractical or risky. Its key technical advantage is ease of field application and fast systemic absorption compared with oral NSAIDs like Metacam, which can reduce handling time and associated costs in emergency scenarios; however, it complements rather than substitutes systemic antibiotic choices on this list.
Needle-free relief
Topical analgesia
Needle-free relief
Topical analgesia
Review Summary
"Banamine Transdermal is praised for easy, noninvasive application and fast fever/pain reduction, but many users report variable absorption, odor, and the product rubbing off, which can reduce reliability."
Quick skin uptake
Flunixin transdermal gel delivering systemic analgesic and anti‑inflammatory effects via topical application
Quick skin uptake
Flunixin transdermal gel delivering systemic analgesic and anti‑inflammatory effects via topical application
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Time-Saving Convenience
Banamine Transdermal delivers flunixin meglumine via a transdermal patch or topical formulation to provide rapid, noninvasive systemic analgesia and anti-inflammatory effect useful in first-aid settings where oral dosing is impractical or risky. Its key technical advantage is ease of field application and fast systemic absorption compared with oral NSAIDs like Metacam, which can reduce handling time and associated costs in emergency scenarios; however, it complements rather than substitutes systemic antibiotic choices on this list.
Needle-free relief
Topical analgesia
Quick skin uptake
Flunixin transdermal gel delivering systemic analgesic and anti‑inflammatory effects via topical application
Useful alternative when oral or injectable routes are impractical; reduces need for needles in the field
Needle-free relief
Topical analgesia
Quick skin uptake
Flunixin transdermal gel delivering systemic analgesic and anti‑inflammatory effects via topical application
Useful alternative when oral or injectable routes are impractical; reduces need for needles in the field
$35-70 CAD
Metacam Oral Suspension for Horses
Metacam Oral Suspension for Horses (meloxicam) is a once-daily oral NSAID offering reliable systemic anti-inflammatory and analgesic control for first-aid and short-term follow-up care, with a well-documented safety and efficacy profile that supports consistent dosing. Compared with transdermal Banamine it may require more handling but often provides cost-effective multi-day therapy and predictable plasma exposure, making it a preferred option for ambulatory treatment plans where oral administration is feasible.
Oral anti-inflammatory
Easy syringe dosing
Oral anti-inflammatory
Easy syringe dosing
Review Summary
"Metacam oral suspension is widely rated highly for consistent pain and inflammation control, ease of dosing and palatability; occasional concerns are the usual NSAID risks with long‑term use."
Gut-friendly comfort
Meloxicam oral suspension formulated for horses to provide systemic analgesia and anti‑inflammatory action
Gut-friendly comfort
Meloxicam oral suspension formulated for horses to provide systemic analgesia and anti‑inflammatory action
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Time-Saving Convenience
Metacam Oral Suspension for Horses (meloxicam) is a once-daily oral NSAID offering reliable systemic anti-inflammatory and analgesic control for first-aid and short-term follow-up care, with a well-documented safety and efficacy profile that supports consistent dosing. Compared with transdermal Banamine it may require more handling but often provides cost-effective multi-day therapy and predictable plasma exposure, making it a preferred option for ambulatory treatment plans where oral administration is feasible.
Oral anti-inflammatory
Easy syringe dosing
Gut-friendly comfort
Meloxicam oral suspension formulated for horses to provide systemic analgesia and anti‑inflammatory action
Easy oral administration with once‑daily dosing, suitable for first‑aid pain management under veterinary guidance
Oral anti-inflammatory
Easy syringe dosing
Gut-friendly comfort
Meloxicam oral suspension formulated for horses to provide systemic analgesia and anti‑inflammatory action
Easy oral administration with once‑daily dosing, suitable for first‑aid pain management under veterinary guidance
$35-80 CAD