Gabapentin is typically used as an antileptic drug, but more recently has been studied for its analgesic potential in neuropathic pain models and for surgical inflammatory pain.
- Highly palatable, nutritionally complete, grain-based, bacon flavored tablets
- Easy to administer: Place on cage floor for easy access
- Each 5 g bacon-flavored tablet contains: 45 mg gabapentin and 2 mg rimadyl
- Safe alternative to traditional dosing methods
- Cold tableting process eliminates drug degradation
- Can be customized to meet specific dosage requirements
- Nutritionally assayed
Gabapentin and rimadyl have been shown to be effective anti-inflammatory drugs used in a variety of species including rodents. Gabapentin MD’s, are 5 g size, bacon flavored tablets that provide the daily medication needs while also providing nutritional supplementation during the post-operative period. Gabapentin and rimadyl combination MD's allow for the administration of both medications easily and affordably. Introduction of Bio-Servs placebo or MD tablet 1 to 2 days prior to surgery will decrease novelty and increase acceptance. More convenient dosing method and minimizes risk of dehydration compared to using medicated water.
Rat average daily dose: One 5 g tablet/rat per day provides daily medication needs and is a dietary supplement to standard feed
Each 5 g tablet is 1" diameter×0.25" high
Shelf life: 6 months, cool dry storage
Calories: 3.39 kcal/gm
Nutritional protein: 21.3%
Nutritional fat: 4.3%
Nutritional fiber: 4.0%
Nutritional ash: 7.8%
Nutritional moisture: <10%
Nutritional carbohydrate: 54.0%
