Banamine (Flunixin Meglumine) 50 mg/ml Injectable

Banamine Injectable contains flunixin meglumine. This sterile solution is intended for use as an inflammation and pain alleviation product in pets, caused by musculoskeletal disorders and colic.
This product has also been approved in the United States for cattle use.

What is Banamine Injectable?
BANAMINE Injectable Solution is recommended for the relief of pain, reduce inflammation associated with musculoskeletal disorders and for the alleviation of visceral pain associated with colic. Banamine is used the control of pyrexia (fever) associated with bovine respiratory disease and endotoxemia, and for the control of inflammation in endotoxemia.

Why use Banamine Injectable?
Banamine Injectable:

• Provides relief that is fast acting
• Reduces musculoskeletal disorder inflammation
• Can be used to treat lameness and pain

How does Banamine Injectable work?
Banamine Injectable Solution’s main ingredient is Flunixin meglumine. This product is intended for use as an inflammation and pain relief product. It has antipyretic properties, and is an NSAID, or a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug class.

Manufacturer:
Merck Animal Health.

Active ingredient(s):
FLUNIXIN MEGLUMINE

How is Banamine Injectable sold?
100ml 250ml

What are the side effects of Banamine Injectable?
There are isolated reports of reactions that are local following neck injection that is intramuscular.

These reactions include:

• Stiffness
• Induration
• Sweating
• Localized swelling

There have also been rare reports of anaphylactic-like reactions. Some reactions were fatal. These instances occurred namely after use that is intravenous.

There are also rare situations where develop nonfatal or fatal clostridial infections or other infections. This is primarily in relation to flunixin meglumine use that is intramuscular.

What special precautions are there?
It has not been determined if BANAMINE Injectable Solution has an effect on pregnancy. Likewise, no studies have been conducted to determine if this product can be given with other drugs concomitantly. For patients who need adjunctive therapy, closely monitor drug compatibility.

There has been no investigation into the reproductive effects of this product; do not administer to breeding bulls. This is an NSAID, and drugs in this class have shown both estrous and partnutrition cycle effects.

What to do if overdose?
Contact your closest emergency pet hospital.. You may also contact Merck Animal Health Pharmacovigilance: Livestock Technical Services, 800-211-3573

How can I store Banamine Injectable?
Store in a dry and cool environment. 36° and 86°F (2° and 30°C).