Durvet Epsom Salt Poultice

Durvet Epsom Salt Poultice is a barn staple — a ready-to-use topical gel and drawing agent for abscesses, infections and sole bruising, and for soothing bruises, sprains and insect bites. Pick the consistency and size that suit how you use it.

Which one do I need?

All three carry the same active ingredients — the difference is consistency and packaging.

Benefits

• Provides the benefits of Epsom salt in a gel
• Effectively draws out hoof abscesses and infections
• Soothes sole bruising
• Helps reduce swelling
• Relieves soreness in joints and muscles

Active ingredients

• Magnesium sulfate (Epsom salt) — 60%
• Methyl salicylate — q.s.

In a water-soluble base.

Directions for use

Horses: apply to painful or swollen muscles, legs, joints or insect bites. It can be covered with cotton and/or wrapped. Will not burn or blister skin. Let draw and soothe for 36 to 48 hours. Repeat as needed for relief of soreness and swelling.

For hooves: pack the entire sole and frog to draw abscesses or address sole bruising. Cover with a wrap or boot and let draw for 36 to 48 hours.

Cautions and storage

• Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
• Not intended for human use.
• Store at controlled room temperature, 59–86°F (15–30°C). Keep the container tightly closed when not in use.
• Keep out of reach of children.