Overview Torphadine™ (butorphanol tartrate injection) C IV is indicated for the relief of pain associated with colic in adult horses and yearlings.

  • Four times more potent analgesic activity than morphine
  • Alleviates abdominal pain associated with torsion, impaction, intussusception, spasmodic and tympanic colic and postpartum pain
  • Analgesic effects are seen within 15 minutes following injection
  • Treatment may be repeated every 3 to 4 hours as necessary, not to exceed 48 hours
  • Cardiopulmonary depressant effects are minimal after treatment in the horse