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Cosequin Optimized

  • Available as both Cosequin Optimized & Cosequin Optimized with MSM
  • Contains higher levels of active ingredients as compared with the original researched formula
  • Tasty powder
  • FCHG49® Glucosamine, TRH122® Chondroitin Sulfate, Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM)

U.S. Patent Nos. 5,587,363

You are here: Horse Horse Joint Health Cosequin® Optimized

What is Cosequin® Optimized?

Cosequin Optimized contains higher levels of active ingredients, now with glucosamine hydrochloride at 14,400 mg and 2,400 mg of chondroitin sulfate (per 2 scoops), as compared to the original researched formula and is formulated as a tasty powder.

The increased amounts of ingredients in Cosequin Optimized stem from current opinion suggesting that high activity horses may benefit from higher levels of glucosamine.

What is Cosequin Optimized with MSM

Cosequin Optimized with MSM has the same levels of active ingredients as Cosequin Optimized but has the further addition of high purity MSM, or methylsulfonylmethane. MSM is an organic source of sulfur, a compound used by cartilage. Some veterinarians suggest using MSM to help manage joint health. Cosequin Optimized with MSM for horses contains 10,000 mg MSM (per 2 scoops). For those wishing to additionally supplement MSM, Cosequin Optimized with MSM offers a convenient, cost-effective way to administer MSM along with the proven ingredients in Cosequin.

Administration: Cosequin Optimized and Cosequin Optimized with MSM

Body Weight Initial 2-4 Weeks Long-Term Administration
Under 600 lbs 1 scoop daily ½ scoop daily
Over 600 lbs 2 scoops daily 1 scoop daily

This chart should be used for guidance. The recommended initial administration period is 2-4 weeks. Once response is noted, the number of scoops may be reduced to the long-term administration level. Prior to and during an event or strenuous exercise, administration may be increased back to the initial level for extra support.

Cosequin Optimized: Each 9.4 grams (1 level scoop) contain:

Manganese* minimum 32 mg
Glucosamine Hydrochloride† minimum 7,200 mg
Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate† minimum 1,200 mg‡

*From manganese ascorbate.

†Cosequin® Optimized contains FCHG49® Glucosamine and TRH122® Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate, Nutramax Laboratories® proprietary veterinary researched specifications.

‡Reported on a hydrous basis.

Cosequin Optimized with MSM: Each 16.5 Grams (1 Level Scoop) Contain:

Manganese* minimum 32 mg
Glucosamine Hydrochloride† minimum 7,200 mg
Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) minimum 5,000 mg
Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate† minimum 1,200 mg‡

*From manganese ascorbate.

†Cosequin® Optimized with MSM contains FCHG49® Glucosamine and TRH122® Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate, Nutramax Laboratories® proprietary veterinary researched specifications.

‡Reported on a hydrous basis.

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