Injectable Pain Relief for Horses and Cattle Product Description BANAMINE Flunixin Meglumine Injection 50 mg per mL is a prescription nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug approved for horses and cattle. It helps control inflammation, reduce fever, and relieve pain associated with musculoskeletal disorders, colic, respiratory disease, endotoxemia, and acute bovine mastitis. This injectable solution is veterinarian-administered and labeled for precise dosing with established withdrawal times for cattle. Benefits Powerful Pain Relief: Provides effective relief of musculoskeletal pain and visceral pain associated with equine colic. Reduces Fever: Controls pyrexia associated with bovine respiratory disease, endotoxemia, and acute mastitis. Anti-Inflammatory Action: Helps manage inflammation in endotoxemia and inflammatory conditions in labeled species. Rapid Onset: Clinical studies show colic pain relief may occur in less than fifteen minutes. Labeled Withdrawal Times: Established meat and milk withdrawal periods support responsible food animal compliance. Variants 100 mL vial250 mL vial Ingredients Composition Table Ingredient Quantity per mL Flunixin 50 mg Flunixin meglumine equivalent 83 mg Edetate disodium 0.1 mg Sodium formaldehyde sulfoxylate 2.5 mg Diethanolamine 4.0 mg Propylene glycol 207.2 mg Phenol (preservative) 5.0 mg Other Ingredients, if available: Hydrochloric acid, water for injection q.s. How to Use Recommended-Dosage Chart Species Indication Dosage Route Duration Horse Musculoskeletal Disorders 0.5 mg/lb (1 mL/100 lb) once daily IV or IM Up to 5 days Horse Colic Pain 0.5 mg/lb IV preferred Repeat if signs recur Cattle Respiratory Disease, Endotoxemia 1.1 - 2.2 mg/kg (0.5 - 1 mg/lb) Slow IV only Up to 3 days Cattle Acute Bovine Mastitis 2.2 mg/kg (1 mg/lb) IV only Single dose Dosage & Administration Instructions For Intravenous Use Only: Give this medication through an IV in cattle. In horses, IV administration is preferred since it leads to a faster clinical response. Administer Slowly: Do not inject it too quickly. A slow IV injection helps lower the risk of unwanted systemic reactions. Stay Within Treatment Limits: Follow the labeled daily dose and do not treat for longer than the recommended maximum duration. Vial Handling: Once the vial has been punctured, use it within 28 days. Do not puncture the vial more than ten times. Prescription Only: Federal law allows this drug to be used only by a licensed veterinarian or under their direct order. Disclaimer: This dosage information is provided by the manufacturer. Always consult your veterinarian before administering or adjusting any supplement for your pet. Additional Information Precautions Renal Risk Animals: Use cautiously in dehydrated animals or those with renal, hepatic, or cardiovascular dysfunction. Gastrointestinal Risk: NSAIDs may increase the likelihood of gastrointestinal irritation or ulcer formation in sensitive animals. Parturition Warning: Do not administer within 48 hours of expected calving due to the risk of delayed labor. Drug Interactions: Avoid concurrent use with other NSAIDs or corticosteroids unless carefully monitored. Breeding Bulls Restriction: Do not use in breeding bulls, as reproductive safety has not been established. Possible Side Effects Injection Site Reactions: Intramuscular use in horses may cause swelling, stiffness, sweating, or localized discomfort. Clostridial Infection Risk: Rare fatal or nonfatal clostridial infections reported following intramuscular administration in horses. Anaphylactic Reactions: Rare anaphylaxis-like reactions reported in horses and cattle, sometimes fatal. Gastrointestinal Bleeding: Blood in feces or urine observed at elevated doses in cattle. Storage Information Temperature Requirement: Store at or below 25°C or 77°F to maintain product stability. Avoid Freezing: Do not freeze the product under any storage conditions. Follow Handling Directions: Refer to the labeled in-use instructions for proper vial handling guidance. Shipping & Return We offer ground, express, priority, and international delivery; see our shipping policy for details. For return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed refund policy. Prescription items are NON-RETURNABLE and NON-REFUNDABLE. Frequently Asked Questions Q1: What is BANAMINE injection used for in horses? Ans: BANAMINE Flunixin Meglumine Injection is approved for horses to relieve inflammation and pain linked to musculoskeletal disorders and to control visceral pain associated with colic. Clinical studies show that many horses experience colic pain relief in less than fifteen minutes after intravenous administration. Q2: What conditions does BANAMINE treat in cattle? Ans: In cattle, BANAMINE is used to reduce fever linked to bovine respiratory disease, endotoxemia, and acute bovine mastitis. It is also approved to help control inflammation caused by endotoxemia. This medication must be given to cattle by slow intravenous injection only. Q3: How is BANAMINE administered to horses and cattle? Ans: Horses may receive BANAMINE by intravenous or intramuscular injection, although intravenous use is recommended for colic relief. In cattle, the product is approved only for slow intravenous administration. Rapid intravenous injection should be avoided to reduce adverse reactions. Q4: Is BANAMINE a prescription medication? Ans: Yes. Federal law restricts BANAMINE to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. It is a prescription injectable nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, and administration should follow the labeled dosage and veterinary guidance. Q5: What are the withdrawal times for BANAMINE in cattle? Ans: Do not send treated cattle to slaughter for human consumption until at least four days have passed since the last dose. Milk produced during treatment and for 36 hours after the final dose must not be used for food. This product is not approved for use in dry dairy cows.
