Flunixin Meglumine for Cattle
Livestock · Bos taurus · typical adult weight 250.00–900.00 kg
Flunixin Meglumine is used in cattle for Pain, inflammation, endotoxemia, pyrexia. Routes documented in cattle: IV. A typical adult cattle weighs 250.00–900.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Flunixin Meglumine in cattle, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Banamine
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 1.1–2.2 mg/kg | q24h | 3 days max | Pain, inflammation, endotoxemia, pyrexia | Strong | FDA NADA Label |
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Mechanism of action
Potent non-selective COX inhibitor. Particularly effective as visceral analgesic.
Side effects & warnings
High GI ulceration risk especially with repeated dosing. Renal papillary necrosis reported. IM injection causes tissue necrosis in horses. Strictly limit duration of use.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cattle may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Analgesic drugs with cattle dosing
Flunixin Meglumine dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Flunixin Meglumine pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cattle — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.