Banamine Injectable, manufactured by Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health, is used to alleviate inflammatory musculoskeletal disorders, fever, and pain in horses.

WHAT THIS PRODUCT CURES

Banamine Injectable is used to treat musculoskeletal disorder pain and inflammation. This product is also used secondary for fever and pain.

PET SYMPTOMS

The limbs of a horse are able to move through contractions and relaxations of the muscles against bone. These muscles are composed of thousands of fibers which are stimulated through nerves responses from the central nervous system. In some horses, disorders of the musculoskeletal system prevent the naturally occurring movements.

QUESTIONS FOR MY VET

1.What steps should I take if my pet has adverse effects from product?

? Contact your veterinarian immediately.

2. Who should not take this product?

? Patients with heart conditions, pregnant, or lactating.

3. Will this product interact with other medications?

? Patients should not take NSAIDs while on this product.

4. Will this product cure my horse?

? No. Banamine is used to simply manage the condition.

5. Aside from using Banamine, what other actions could I take to reduce pain for my horse?

? Therapy is a great way to not only reduce pain but to relieve stiffness. Speak with your veterinarian about possible therapy options for your horse.

How it Works

The fever-reducing, anti-inflammatory, non-steroidal ingredients of Banamine, stimulates pain receptors and the cells they produce known as prostaglandins. As these prostaglandins are stimulated the muscle pain is relieved and returns to a normal state.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE:

Equine:

• Intravenous injection:

o Locate neck vein on right or left side of the horse.

o Rub the hair upward and then down to locate the view with ease.

o Inject needle portion of syringe into vein to ensure vein has been reached.

o Inject correct dosage into vein.

• Intramuscular injection

o Locate neck muscle or rump muscle

o Inject needle portion of the syringe into muscle (needle injected alone due to horse kick reflex and chance for misplaced injection).

o Attach syringe with medication and inject

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION:

Species Dose schedule Route

Equine 0.5mg/lb Once daily Intravenous or intramuscular

Ingredients

flunixin meglumine equivalent to 50 mg flunixin

0.1 mg edetate disodium

2.5 mg sodium formaldehyde sulfoxylate

4.0 mg diethanolamine

207.2 mg propylene glycol

5.0 mg phenol as preservative

hydrochloric acid,

water

Product Cautions

For use in animals only.

Not for human use.

Keep out of reach from other animals and children.

PET: Product has not been evaluated in pregnant or lactating females. Do not use product if patient has heart condition or is currently taking NSAIDs.

HUMANS: Not intended for human use. In case of accidental injection seek medical help immediate.

Storage and disposal

Storage: Store product between 2 degrees and 30 degrees Celsius.

Disposal: Dispose un-used or empty containers as directed on the label. Never re-use containers and always recycle or dispose. If you have any questions, contact your local medical waste agency for directions or contact 1-800-CLEANUP for additional information.