Flunazine (flunixin meglumine) Paste for Horses - 30 g

Pain and Inflammation Relief Paste for Horses

Product Description

Flunazine® (flunixin meglumine paste) is an apple-flavored oral NSAID formulated for horses to help relieve inflammation and pain associated with musculoskeletal disorders. Each syringe contains flunixin meglumine equivalent to 1500 mg flunixin and is designed for convenient oral dosing. This veterinarian-prescribed medication provides effective analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic activity to support comfort and recovery in horses when used as directed.

Please note that the product may arrive in a Hardy Paw Pharmacy vial, manufacturer packaging is shown for reference.

Benefits

• Pain Relief: Helps alleviate pain associated with musculoskeletal disorders in horses through potent analgesic action.
• Anti-Inflammatory Action: Reduces inflammation and swelling caused by injuries or musculoskeletal conditions in horses.
• Fever Reduction: Provides antipyretic activity that helps lower fever in horses during inflammatory or painful conditions.
• Fast-Acting Relief: Oral studies show the onset of activity occurs within about two hours after administration.
• Long Lasting Effect: Peak response occurs between 12 and 16 hours,s with activity lasting up to 24 to 36 hours.
• Convenient Oral Paste: Apple-flavored paste syringe supports easier oral administration and accurate dosing for horses.

Variants

30 g oral paste syringe

Ingredients

Flunixin Meglumine Equivalent to 1500 mg flunixin per 30 g syringe

How to Use

Recommended-Dosage Chart

Dosage & Administration Instructions

• Weight-Based Dose: Administer 0.5 mg per lb of body weight once daily for effective pain and inflammation control in horses.
• Oral Administration: Insert the syringe nozzle through the interdental space and deposit the measured paste on the back of the tongue.
• Syringe Calibration: Use the dial edge nearest the syringe barrel to accurately set the correct dose based on horse weight.
• Treatment Duration: Flunixin meglumine treatment should not exceed five consecutive days unless otherwise directed by a veterinarian.
• Veterinary Prescription: Federal law restricts this medication to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

Disclaimer: This dosage information is provided by the manufacturer. Always consult your veterinarian before administering or adjusting any supplement for your pet.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Human Consumption Restriction: Do not administer to horses intended for human consumption as specified in the product safety warning.
• Pregnancy Uncertainty: Effects of flunixin meglumine on pregnancy have not been fully determined in horses, according to manufacturer information.
• Veterinary Monitoring: Always administer under veterinary guidance to ensure appropriate dosage and safe treatment duration.

Possible Side Effects

• Minimal Reported Effects: Field studies reported no significant side effects when flunixin meglumine was used according to the recommended dosage.
• Gastrointestinal Irritation: High doses in research studies have been associated with gastrointestinal ulceration in some animals.

Storage Information

• Recommended Temperature: Store at controlled room temperature between 20°C and 25°C for optimal product stability.
• Temperature Excursions: Short-term temperature variations between 15°C and 30°C are permitted during storage or transport.

Shipping & Return

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Prescription items are NON-RETURNABLE and NON-REFUNDABLE.  

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is Flunazine Equine Paste used for in horses?

Ans: Flunazine Equine Paste is used to relieve inflammation and pain caused by musculoskeletal disorders in horses. It contains flunixin meglumine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug that also provides analgesic and antipyretic activity to help manage discomfort and fever when administered as directed by a veterinarian.

Q2: How quickly does Flunazine Equine Paste start working?

Ans: Oral studies in horses show that flunixin meglumine begins working within approximately two hours after administration. The peak response generally occurs between 12 and 16 hours, and the medication’s effects may last between 24 and 36 hours, depending on the horse’s condition and dosage.

Q3: How is Flunazine Paste administered to horses?

Ans: Flunazine Paste is given orally by placing the syringe nozzle in the gap between the horse's teeth. Put the measured dose on the back of the tongue by pressing the plunger. This ensures proper delivery based on the horse's body weight.

Q4: How long can Flunazine Equine Paste be used for treatment?

Ans: Treatment with flunixin meglumine paste should not exceed five consecutive days unless otherwise directed by a veterinarian. The manufacturer recommends once daily dosing based on the horse’s body weight to manage pain and inflammation safely and effectively.

Q5: Is Flunazine Equine Paste safe for all horses?

Ans: Flunazine Equine Paste should only be used with veterinary supervision. It must not be given to horses that are meant for human consumption. Field studies showed no significant side effects at the recommended doses. However, veterinarians should evaluate each horse before starting treatment.

Clinical Researches

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/j.1939-1676.2011.0763.x

https://avmajournals.avma.org/view/journals/ajvr/69/2/ajvr.69.2.167.xml