Concentrated electrolyte solution used to rapidly replenish electrolytes depleted after strenuous exercise and sweat loss in horses.

Additionally, this rapid electrolyte replacement will stimulate drinking and rehydration.

The sports drink for horses

WHAT IS RECHARGE?
The sports drink for horses, a concentrated solution of electrolytes and glucose with a palatable apple flavour. 4 Restores electrolyte levels immediately, stimulating fluid intake and rehydration. 4 Contains glucose for energy and to assist electrolyte absorption. 4 Stimulates the horses natural thirst mechanism. 4 Palatable apple flavoured liquid formulation.

The volume of RECHARGE recommended should be in direct proportion to the intensity of exercise and expected fluid deficits. It replaces on average 25% of the electrolytes lost after exercise. This in turn stimulates thirst, drinking and rehydration.

4. Contains glucose for energy and electrolyte absorption

The absorption of fluid and electrolytes is enhanced by balanced proportions of glucose and the amino acid glycine. They promote active uptake of fluid and electroytes from the intestine.

5. Stimulates the horses natural thirst mechanism

Direct dosing over the tongue helps to stimulate thirst to encourage replenishment of body fluids.

6. Concentrated liquid formulation WHY CHOOSE RECHARGE ?

1. The nutrients in RECHARGE are scientifically balanced for

4 REHYDRATION - Glucose assists rapid electrolyte absorption resulting in immediate fluid and body salt replacement. 4 RAPID RECOVERY - From training, travelling and performance. 4 ENERGY REPLACEMENT - The sports drink for horses.

The oral rehydration fluid RECHARGE contains electrolytes, potassium and glucose. The inclusion of glucose helps to drive the absorption of sodium and other electrolytes from the small intestine. When mixed in the horses drinking water, RECHARGE is isotonic and therefore the perfect solution for replacing and replenishing electrolyte and fluid levels. This means it has the same salt concentrations as the blood and body fluids, which ensures rapid uptake of vital salts across the intestinal lining.

2. Rapidly restores electrolyte levels and stimulates fluid intake and rehydration
The maintenance of fluid and electrolyte balance is vital to maintain hydration; to promote normal body function; to provide efficient temperature regulation; heart and blood vessel stability and function. RECHARGE is formulated to provide rapid correction of these levels in the performance horse.

7. Palatable
Apple flavour.

8. Easy to administer - over tongue or in water

RECHARGE can be diluted in drinking water or administered by syringe over the tongue. Ensure access to clean drinking water.

9. Quality and freshness assured

From the Virbac range of quality products designed for maximum freshness and stability.

3. Versatile oral rehydration fluid

Recharge reverses dehydration and loss of appetite. When a horse is dehydrated, sweat loss naturally reduces in order to conserve vital body fluids. Gut fluid reserves also reduce and give the horse a tucked-up appearance. This leads to slower physical and heart rate recovery.

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The sports drink for horses WHEN TO USE RECHARGE?
Recommended for use in:

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

RECHARGE concentrate solution can be administered by oral syringe over the back of the tongue, with immediate access to clean, fresh water provided to drink as required. Alternatively, RECHARGE can be diluted with clean, fresh drinking water as directed. Dosage rates are for 450-500kg horses. Ponies less than 350kg offer half dose volumes.
By Oral Syringe over Tongue Light Work (up to 30 minutes duration) Moderate Work (30 - 60 minutes duration) Heavy Work Racing, Jumping, Dressage, Polocrosse, Polo, Stock Work Heavy Sweat Loss and Dehydration in all horses, Endurance, Eventing 40mL after exercise 60mL after exercise 80mL after exercise 80mL after exercise Made-up Drink in Water 40mL in 2 litres of water 60mL in 3 litres of water 80mL in 4 litres of water 80mL in 4 litres of water

Horses prior to, during and after travel Performance horses following sweat loss Rehydration after illness or diarrhoea Tucked-up horses showing signs of dehydration

HOW TO USE RECHARGE? INDICATIONS

Fluid and electrolyte depletion due to strenuous exercise and sweat loss during training, racing, competition and transport in all performance horses.

COMPOSITION
Each 60mL dose contains:
Sodium Potassium Chloride Phosphate Magnesium Sulphate Glucose 2.4g 1.8g 3.8g 1.4g 176mg 695mg 15.6g

SPECIAL DOSE RATES

Severely Dehydrated Horses: 6-8 litres of made up solution (40mL RECHARGE/litre water) may be administered by stomach tube as required under the supervision of a veterinary surgeon. Endurance Exercise: 60 - 80mL can be administered by oral syringe over the tongue, during a ride or at check points, provided water is available or offered immediately. Travelling Horses. Hot weather or long distances: 40 - 60mL over tongue with water provided 30 - 60 minutes before travelling, repeat every 2 - 3 hours during travelling, and again on arrival as required.

PRESENTATION
Concentrated solution.

1L pack: Provides 16 doses for average horse. 5L pack: Provides 83 doses for average horse.

STORAGE
Store below 30C (Room temperature). Protect from freezing. Replace cap tightly after use.

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