Flunixin meglumine is a non-steroid, anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with non-narcotic analgesic effect and antipyretic activity. It acts by blocking the prostaglandin biosynthesis, since it inhibits the cyclooxygenase. It acts directly on the CNS, decreasing the pain and inflammation.
INDICATIONS:
Flunixy Injectable Solution is used for the treatment of inflammation and pain occurring along with the skeleton- muscle system diseases (arthritis, laminitis, tendinitis, myositis, etc.) in horses and for the treatment of the pains and stitches resulting from the muscle spasms of the internal organs. In cattle, it is used as an anti-inflammatory agent for the cases of respiratory system infections progressing with high fever. Additionally, it is used in infections and pains occurring after birth, joint diseases and acute mastitis, and also for the control of pyrexia associated with swine respiratory disease.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION:
• Only for Intravenous Use in Beef and Dairy Cattle.
• Not for Use in Dry Dairy Cows and Veal Calves.
• For Intravenous and Intramuscular Use in Horses.
Pharmacological Dose
It is administered at doses of 1.1 mg / kg body weight in horses and 2.2 mg / kg bodyweight in cattle, swine and dogs.
Practical Dose
Horses :1 ml / 45 kg bodyweight / day
Swine :2 ml / 45 kg bodyweight / day
Cattle, Dogs :2 ml / 45 kg bodyweight / day
Note
It should be administered via intravenous and intramuscular route for 3 days. It is contraindicated in pregnant animals.
WITHDRAWAL PERIOD:
Cattle: Meat: 1 day; Milk: 48 hours.
Swine: Meat: 21 days.
Horses: Do not use in horses whose meat is for human consumption.
STORAGE:
• Store in a cool, dry place, protected from light.
• Store among 15 ºC to 30 ºC.
• Keep out of reach of children and domestic animals.
PACKING:
100 ml multidose vial (48 vials per box)
TARGET SPECIES:
Cattle, horses, swine and dogs.
