FDA Warns Horse Owners and Veterinarians about Deaths Due to Unapproved Clenbuterol

The FDA has become aware of the deaths of several horses in Louisiana associated with the use of a product labeled as Clenbuterol HCL. Horse owners and veterinarians should be alert, as there are no generic clenbuterol-containing products approved for animals.

One clenbuterol-containing product –Ventipulmin–is approved as safe and effective for use in horses.

For more information: http://dil.vetmed.vt.edu/Display/NadaPrint.cfm?NadaString=140-973

The FDA asks persons aware of horse injuries or deaths that may be linked to the use of Clenbuterol HCL to contact the FDA office in their area.  For a listing of FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinators:  http://www.fda.gov/opacom/backgrounders/complain.html