Virbac Recharge

Recharge

A convenient liquid formulation for rapid fluid and electrolyte replacement in performance horses.

WHAT IS RECHARGE?
RECHARGE is the ‘sports drink’ for horses and contains a concentrated solution of electrolytes and glucose with a palatable apple flavour to:

Restore electrolyte levels immediately
Stimulate the horse’s natural thirst mechanism to increase fluid intake and support rehydration
Boost energy and assist in electrolyte absorption
RECOMMENDED FOR
Horses prior to, during and after travel
Performance horses following sweat loss
WHY CHOOSE RECHARGE?
Rapidly restores electrolyte levels - RECHARGE is formulated to provide rapid correction of fluid and electrolyte levels in the performance horse to maintain hydration, promote normal body function, provide efficient temperature regulation and heart and blood vessel stability and function.
Added glucose for energy and drive electrolyte absorption.
Versatile and palatable oral rehydration fluid – Can be diluted in drinking water or administered directing by a syringe over the tongue.
COMPOSITION
Each 60 mL dose contains:

Sodium 2.4 g
Potassium 1.8 g
Chloride 3.8 g
Phosphate 1.4 g
Magnesium 176 mg
Sulphate 695 mg
Glucose 15.6 g
DOSAGE & 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 – 500 kg horses. Offer half dose volumes to ponies less than 350 kg.

Special Dose Rates

• Endurance Exercise:
  • ​ 60 – 80 mL 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:
  • ​ 40 – 60 mL over tongue with water provided 30 – 60 minutes before travelling, repeat every 2 – 3 hours during travelling, and again on arrival as required.

STORAGE

Store below 30˚C. Protect from freezing. Replace cap tightly after use.

PACK SIZES

RECHARGE is available in 1L chamber-measure bottles and 5L casks.