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Quality products

The success of water medication treatment also depends on the quality of the products used. If a product is not lactose-free, easily soluble or stable for a sufficient period of time, this could lead to animals not receiving the right quantity of product at the right time.

In addition, any water medication products must be compatible with different degrees of hardness and buffering capacities since these may vary.  

SoluStab® is a brand by Dechra Veterinary Products that offers products specifically formulated to meet the requirements of successful water medication.
It is a premium range of lactose-free water-soluble products with a unique formula providing an optimal balance between solubility and stability.

SoluStab® products contribute to the swift recovery of your animals by allowing you to quickly achieve the correct concentrations at the drinking nipple level while reducing labour cost and waste at the same time.

 

 

Lactose free

Water always contains bacteria. Usually in low numbers. However, these numbers can increase dramatically when an abundant energy source is available. Adding products that contain sugars (e.g. lactose) can cause excessive growth of bacteria and biofilm formation.

Biofilm is a slime caused by bacteria in the water that can:

  • block nipples and pipes
  • harbour resistant bacteria
  • produce enzymes that degrade certain antibiotics

SoluStab® offers a unique lactose-free formula that reduces the risk of biofilm development.

 

Solubility

As shown in the table below, most active ingredients are quite difficult to dissolve and their solubility often depends on the pH of the water.

 

 

Stability

Once the product is dissolved, the active ingredient has to stay active. For some molecules (doxycycline, amoxicillin) this also depends on the pH of the solution.

Because the pH of a solution can change over time (due to exposure to oxygen in the air), it is important to maintain a sufficient buffering capacity in the solution.

Optimal balance

Unfortunately the pH values required for the best solubility and the best stability can be in conflict. This is true for amoxicillin (see graph below):

  • Solubility typically is only 1-2 gram/L, but can be increased significantly by increasing pH.
  • This however, will severely decrease stability: the solution will remain clear but the active ingredient will completely disappear within hours.

 

Practical use

SoluStab® products can be used in water with a pH ranging from 5 to 8 (hardness up to 20° dH),

Their buffers enable them to generate and maintain the right pH for the active ingredient for at least 12 hours.

This guarantees maximum efficacy with minimum waste.

Benefits of SoluStab®

 

For more information on SoluStab® products, visit www.dechra.com and select the website associated with your country. Feel free to get in touch via the support page, with a Dechra representative or your local veterinarian.

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