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Flunixin Meglumine Injection
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What is Flunixin Meglumine?
Active Ingredients: Flunixin Meglumine
Flunixin Meglumine Injection is used to reduce pain and inflammation and control fever in many species of animals like cats, cows, dogs, goats, poultry, sheep, and pigs. It relieves symptoms associated with conditions like bovine respiratory disease, endotoxemia, or acute mastitis. It is also used to treat musculoskeletal pain and visceral pain associated with colic.
Flunixin Meglumine is classified as a non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by inhibiting the action of cyclooxygenase.
AdvaCare Pharma is the producer and exporter of Flunixin Meglumine Injection. Our reliable and cost-effective veterinary medications are manufactured under GMP guidelines. We routinely inspect these facilities to ensure our products meet health, safety, and environmental standards.
Why are we a trusted Flunixin Meglumine manufacturer?
Flunixin Meglumine Injection is manufactured and globally distributed by AdvaCare Pharma, a leading manufacturer of veterinary injections in the pharmaceutical industry. We have been committed to distributing high-quality, GMP-certified veterinary medications for the global market for the past 20 years. To ensure that our products meet and surpass our distributors' requirements, we carry out routine internal and third-party facility audits.
Uses
What is Flunixin Meglumine used for?
It's used to control fever (pyrexia) and relieve pain and inflammation.
What animals can be treated with Flunixin Meglumine Injection?
This medicine is recommended for cats, dogs, poultry, and livestock animals like cows, goats, sheep, and pigs.
How is a Flunixin Meglumine Injection used?
This medication has been manufactured as a liquid, which is packaged in a vial.
How should Flunixin Meglumine Injection be stored?
This medication should be stored in a dark, dry location under 30°C. The vial should be sealed tightly.
What is the withdrawal period for Flunixin Meglumine?
The withdrawal time is 4 days for meat and 36 hours for milk.
Dosage
How much Flunixin Meglumine Injection should be given to cows?
The usual dose is 1.1-2.2mg per kg of body weight, given once or divided and given twice per day. Administer by slow IV.
Side Effects
As with all pharmaceuticals, some unwanted effects can occur from the use of Flunixin Meglumine Injection.
Some common side effects may include but are not limited to:
- pain at the site of injection
- muscle stiffness
- increased sweating
Serious side effects may include:
- allergic reactions or hypersensitivity responses
- abnormal bleeding
- swelling
- abnormal bleeding
- GI distress
For a comprehensive list of all possible side effects of this medication, consult a veterinary physician.
Precautions
Do NOT use Flunixin Meglumine Injection for an animal that:
- has a known allergy or hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.
- is a dairy cow in the dry period.
- is a calf intended to be slaughtered for veal.
- is a horse intended for human consumption
- is a bull intended for breeding.
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