Banamine brand of flunixin meglumine is the pioneer injectable nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug approved for cattle and horses in the United States. Banamine reduces the fever and lung inflammation that typically accompany bovine respiratory disease (BRD). With Banamine as part of a BRD treatment program, cattle feel better fast. Cattle pulled for BRD and treated with Banamine (flunixin meglumine) in addition to an antibiotic visited the feed bunk more frequently (P < 0.10), spent more time at the feed bunk (P < 0.05), and had significantly reduced rectal temperature during a 12-hour period post-treatment than cattle treated with an antibiotic alone. They also have reduced lung inflammation and fewer lung lesions than cattle treated with conventional therapies.
Description
Banamine Transdermal pour-on is indicated for the control of fever associated with bovine respiratory disease and the control of pain associated with foot rot in beef cattle, and in dairy heifers less than 20 months of age. Each ml of Banamine Transdermal pour-on contains 50 mg flunixin. Apply one dose of 3 ml per 100 lbs. topically in a narrow strip along the back from the withers to the tailhead. Do not treat cattle if the hide is wet or may get wet within 6 hours. Not for use in beef bulls intended for breeding; dairy bulls; female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older, including dry dairy cows; and suckling beef calves, dairy calves, and veal calves. Flunixin transdermal solution.
Each milliliter of BANAMINE contains flunixin meglumine equivalent to 50mg flunixin, 0.1mg edetate disodium, 2.5mg sodium formaldehyde sulfoxylate, 4.0mg diethanolamine, 207.2mg propylene glycol; 5.0mg phenol as preservative, hydrochloric acid, water for injection qs.
Indications
Horse: BANAMINE is recommended for the alleviation of inflammation and pain associated with musculoskeletal disorders in the horse. It is also recommended for the alleviation of visceral pain associated with colic in the horse.
Cattle: BANAMINE is indicated for the control of pyrexia associated with bovine respiratory disease, endotoxemia and acute bovine mastitis. BANAMINE is also indicated for the control of inflammation in endotoxemia.
Administration and Dosage
Horse: The recommended dose for musculoskeletal disorders is 0.5mg per pound (1 mL/100 lbs) of body weight once daily. Treatment may be given by intravenous or intramuscular injection and repeated for up to five days. Studies show onset of activity within two hours. Peak response occurs between 12 and 16 hours and duration of activity is 24 to 36 hours.
The recommended dose for the alleviation of pain associated with equine colic is 0.5mg per pound of body weight. Intravenous administration is recommended for prompt relief. Clinical studies show pain is alleviated in less than 15 minutes in many cases. Treatment may be repeated when signs of colic recur. During clinical studies approximately 10% of the horses required one or two additional treatments. The cause of colic should be determined and treated with concomitant therapy.
Cattle: The recommended dose for cattle for control of pyrexia associated with bovine respiratory disease and endotoxemia and control of inflammation in endotoxemia is 1.1 to 2.2mg/kg (0.5 to 1mg/lb; 1 to 2 mL per 100 lbs) of body weight given by slow intravenous administration either once a day as a single dose or divided into two doses administered at 12-hour intervals for up to three days. The total daily dose should not exceed 2.2mg/kg (1.0mg/lb) of body weight. Avoid rapid intravenous administration of the drug.
Uses/benefits of Banamine For Cattle
Banamine Injectable Solution in as anti-inflammatory and analgesic. Used in horses for the alleviation of inflammation and pain associated with musculoskeletal disorders and for the alleviation of visceral pain associated with colic. Used in cattle for the control of pyrexia (fever) associated with bovine respiratory disease andendotoxemia, and for the control of inflammation in endotoxemia.
Prices of Banamine For Cattle
$24.60 – $55.90