Banamine Injectable Solution

Banamine® Injectable Solution

Banamine® Injectable Solution is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent used to relieve pain and inflammation in horses.

Horses

Flunixin meglumine

Banamine® 

Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Agent (NSAID)

Merck

Banamine® Injectable Solution 100 ml & 250 ml: Colorless solution. (NDC 00061-0851-03 & 00061-0851-04)

Flunixin meglumine

Diethanolamine, phenol, edetate disodium, sodium formaldehyde sulfoxylate, propylene glycol, water (NDC 00061-0851-03 & 00061-0851-04)

Banamine® Injectable Solution should be administered directed by your veterinarian. Measure the dose with reasonable care. Use aseptic techniques when withdrawing each dose to decrease the possibility of post-injection bacterial infections. Adequately clean and disinfect the stopper prior to entry with a sterile needle and syringe.

Injectable medications require needles and syringes.  Those items are purchased separately.  Please ask your veterinarian for a recommendation for the correct needle/syringe sizes for your pet. Use only sterile needles/syringes and use each needle/syringe only once. Dispose the needle/syringe immediately in a proper sharps disposal container. Sharps containers are sold separately.

Use vial within 28 days of first puncture and puncture a maximum of 10 times. When using a draw-off spike or needle with a bore diameter larger than 18 gauge, discard any product remaining in the vial immediately after use.

Give the dose as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose, and continue with the regular schedule. Do not give 2 doses at once.

Intravenous injections can cause rare hypersensitivity reactions. Intramuscular injections can cause infections and tissue damage at the site of injection. Notify your veterinarian if side effects appear and remain troublesome.

Other side effects may occur. If you notice anything unusual, contact your veterinarian.

The following drugs can potentially interact with Flunixin Meglumine: Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, aspirin, corticosteroids, cyclosporine, digoxin, enrofloxacin, loop diuretics, methotrexate, nephrotoxic agents, probenecid, or warfarin. Contact your veterinarian if your pet experiences any unusual reactions when different medications are given together.

Make sure to tell your veterinarian what other medication you are giving to your pet. Quite often your veterinarian may prescribe two different medications, even if a drug interaction may occur. In this case, your veterinarian may vary the dose and/or monitor your pet more closely. 

Allergic reactions to medications may occur. Be sure to inform VetSource and your veterinarian if your horse has any known drug sensitivities or allergies. If your horse displays symptoms of an allergic reaction, call your veterinarian immediately or go to a veterinary emergency clinic. Symptoms may include but are not limited to: swollen lips, tongue, face, airways; difficulty breathing; agitation; profuse salivation; widespread hives and itching.

If you are concerned that your pet has experienced an adverse reaction to this medication, please contact the manufacturer Merck at 800-224-5318 or Vetsource customer service at 877-738-4443.

Store at or below 77°F in controlled room temperature,excursions permitted up to 86°F. Do not freeze. Keep this medicine out of reach of children. Store in a childproof container. Store this medicine in a cool, dry place at room temperature. Store away from heat and direct sunlight. Do not store this medicine in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink or in damp places. The medicine may break down if exposed to heat or moisture.