How long can a horse take banamine?

Asked by: Aaron Surabhi

BANAMINE treatment should not exceed 5 consecutive days. Not for use in horses intended for human consumption. The effect of BANAMINE Paste on pregnancy has not been determined. Studies to date show there is no detrimental effect on stallion spermatogenesis with or following the recommended dose of BANAMINE Paste.

Can Banamine be given long term?

At a normal dose the risk of these side effects is reduced. However, patients treated with an overdose or long term dosing are at an increased risk for renal (kidney) damage, gastric ulcers, and hind gut (colon) ulcers which can be life-threatening. “Stacking” NSAIDs is not recommended.

How long can you use Banamine?

Banamine should Page 2 never be more frequently than every 12 hours, unless supervised directly by a veterinarian. Flunixin’s duration of action is 12 hours, and to avoid toxicity and side- effects it should not be given more frequently.

How often can you give a horse Banamine for pain?

Dose and Administration
The recommended dose for musculoskeletal disorders is 0.5 mg per pound (1 mL/100 lbs) of body weight once daily. Treatment may be given by intravenous injection and repeated for up to 5 days.

How often can you give Banamine orally?

Flunixin is a 12-hour drug.
This means that giving more will not work better. Flunixin’s duration of action is 12 hours and should not be given more frequently than that unless directly supervised by a veterinarian.

How much Banamine do you give a 1000 pound horse?

Dose and Administration
One syringe will treat a 1000-lb horse once daily for 3 days, or three 1000-lb horses one time.

How much Banamine is too much?

Doses exceeding 4 grams of phenylbutazone once per day, or 2 grams twice per day, consistently and quickly cause side effects and should never be administered.

How many days in a row can you give a horse Bute?

The official recommended dose of phenylbutazone is two to four grams per day for a 1,000-pound horse, by either the injectable or oral route. Intravenous dosage should be limited to five days, then continued dosage should be by the oral route.

What does Banamine do to a horse?

Banamine is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent that relieves pain, swelling and fever in horses. Banamine comes in two forms: injectable and oral. Veterinarians routinely use the injectable form in the vein (IV). Horse owners may have oral and injectable banamine on hand to relieve pain.

What is the difference between Bute and Banamine?

Bute is usually given for musculoskeletal pain, such as lameness. Whereas Banamine is usually given for smooth muscle pain (ie: colic) or ocular discomfort (ie: corneal ulcers). Bute should only be given for a short duration of time as prolonged use can result in gastric ulcers or kidney and liver problems.

How many cc of Banamine do you give a horse for colic?

You can give injectable Banamine orally—10 cc’s in the mouth—and it’s absorbed. For a 1,000-pound horse, the dose is 8 cc’s intravenously. Paste is also fine, if you have it. In a more extreme case of colic, where you need to call in a veterinarian, check-ing heart rate is important.

Can you give a horse injectable Banamine orally?

Liquid Banamine can safely be given by mouth. Simply draw up the same amount you would inject, remove the needle, and give by mouth the way you would a dewormer.

Can you give Bute and Banamine to a horse at the same time?

NEVER give more than one NSAID at the same time. Bute and Banamine work the same way, and giving both together is like doubling the dose. Problem is, doubling the dose won’t necessarily lead to better pain relief, but it will often add to your horse’s health problems.

How often can I give my horse Bute?

The acceptable dosage recommendations are as high as 4.4mg/kg twice a day. We recommend giving a dosage of 2 grams per 1000 pounds of the bodyweight daily, once a day, so that the Bute and OPBZ can be eliminated from the body as much as possible before giving more.

What happens if you mix Bute and Banamine?

An example is using both phenylbutazone (“bute”) and flunixin meglumine (Banamine) to reduce inflammation. The immediate effect is positive, but long-term combined use can lead to side effects like kidney damage and gastric ulceration.