Banixin-50

Aqueous solution for parenteral use

Description

Flunixin is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), and a non-narcotic analgesic with antipyretic properties. It is used in the allevation of inflammation and pain associated with musculo-skeletal disorders and colic. In addition it is used for the control of acute inflammation reactions associated with infectious diseases. Flunixin is also applied as adjunctive therapy in the treament of respiratory diseases.

Composition

Contains per ml.:
Flunixin (as flunixin meglumine)	50 mg.
Excipients ad	1 ml.

Indications

Cattle: Banixin-50 is indicated as an adjunct to antimicrobial therapy to reduce clinical signs of acute inflammation in cases of infectious respiratory disease.
Horses: Banixin-50 is indicated for the alleviation of inflammatory signs associated with musculo-skeletal disorders and for the alleviation of visceral pain associated with colic.
Swine: Banixin-50 is indicated as an adjunctive therapy in the treatment of swine respiratory diseases.

Contra indications

Do not exceed the recommended dose or duration of treatment.
Do not administer to pregnant mares or sows, or to dehydrated, hypovolaemic or hypotensive animals.
Do not use in lactating mares producing milk for human consumption.
Banixin-50 is contraindicated in animals suffering from cardiac, hepatic or renal disease, where there is the possibility of gastro-intestinal ulceration or bleeding, where there is evidence of a blood dyscrasia or hypersensitivity to the product.
Do not administer to animals undergoing general anaesthesia until fully recovered.
Avoid intra-arterial injection or concurrent administration of other NSAIDs and nephrotoxic drugs.
Use in any animal less than 6 weeks of age or in aged animals may involve additional risks.

Side effects

Adverse reactions include gastro-intestinal irritation, ulceration, changes in haematology and - in dehydrated, hypovolaemic or hypotensive animals - a potential for renal damage.
In rare cases, severe analphylactoid reactions have been observed, ocassionally with fatal outcome.

Dosage

For intramuscular or intravenous administration:

Cattle	:	2 ml. per 45 kg bodyweight. Repeat if necessary at 24 h intervals for up to 3 consecutive days.
Swine	:	2 ml. per 45 kg bodyweight once by intramuscular injection only.
Horses	:	1 ml. per 45 kg bodyweight. Treatment may be repeated once or twice if colic recurs. In case of musculo-skeletal disorders, treatment is once daily for up to 5 days according to clinical response.

Inject the product slowly, and apply at body temperature. Administration should be stopped immediately if signs of intolerance occur. An adequate water supply should be provided.

Withdrawal times

- For meat:
Cattle: 14 days.
Horses: 28 days.
Pigs: 24 days.
- For milk:
Cattle: 2 days.

Warning

Keep out of reach of children.

Packing

Vial of 50 ml.