Banamine

[PurePit19]

I been using this drug for a while and my vial is due to expire soon. Can anyone point me in the right direction as to where I can get more Banamine ( Flumeglumine) ?? Thanks in advance.

[Officially Retired]

Where did you get the first batch you had?

Banamine (Flunixin meglumine) is in the same class of drug as Rimadyl (Carprofen), both are non-steroidal anti-Inflamatory drugs (NSAIDs ) designed for pain relief. For those who have never heard of these drugs, the dosage for Banamine = 0.5 mg/lb, injected slowly with the IV fluids. Because Banamine can affect the organs, I recommend switching to Rimadyl as soon as the dog will eat. The dosage for Rimadyl is 2 mg/lb once a day, or 1 mg/lb spaced every 12 hours.

You can pretty much get Banamine or Rimadyl from any vet catalogue, but you need a prescription. However, you can get generic Rimadyl (Carprofen) here (http://www.1drugstore-online.com/showprice.asp?Page=2&name=C&sname=c&ptype=Generic&bysearch=). I don't know where you can get Banamine over the counter, but Rimadyl is just as good if not better. The only advantage Banamine has over Rimadyl is if a dog can't keep the pill down, but if he can then I would just use Rimadyl.

Jack


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[PurePit19]

I have rimadyl and that works fine, I used to have a connection at the vets office but that vet clinic has closed down. I give the Banamine IM to keep the pain and swelling down for the first 24-48 hrs after a hunt, i use the rimadyl 24-48hrs after the injection was given. Thanks for the information Jack, some how I'll find more of it somewhere.

[Officially Retired]

Sorry I couldn't be of more help with your specific question.

If you do find an online resource, kindly post it here so that others may benefit :)

Jack

[heritage]

I noticed on the link u provided, that there is an injectable version of Rimadyl. Is this as effective as Banamine ?

[Officially Retired]

I noticed on the link u provided, that there is an injectable version of Rimadyl. Is this as effective as Banamine ?

I didn't even notice that, thanks for the eagle-eye :ugeek:

I would imagine that it is as effective, or more, seeing as half as much mg/kg or Rimadyl is required to achieve the same effect as Banamine.

Jack

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[PurePit19]

I saw the injectable version of carprofen also, already have some on the way. Ive been using that site for a couple years now and never saw the injectable version before, they must have just updated the site.

[Officially Retired]

I saw the injectable version of carprofen also, already have some on the way. Ive been using that site for a couple years now and never saw the injectable version before, they must have just updated the site.

FYI, I first made that website known to the dog community, back in 2002 with my first "Indispenable Tips" book 8-)

I myself got the idea from a "Soldier of Fortune"-type book called, Do It Yourself Medicine (http://www.amazon.com/Do-Yourself-Medicine-Antibiotics-Prescriptions/dp/0873649184) by Ragnar Benson.

Jack

[heritage]

I saw the injectable version of carprofen also, already have some on the way. Ive been using that site for a couple years now and never saw the injectable version before, they must have just updated the site.


Finally got around to ordering some also but they sent an email saying they won't ship it to the U.S. ....Bummer! Did they tell u the same?

[PurePit19]

Yes they told me the same.

[heritage]

Ive read that Banamine injected IM in horses can cause clostridial myositis(basically gas gangrene) , so i see why its supposed to be given IV. Has anyone had complications giving it IM?

[heritage]

Anyone know if its ok to give banamine IM?

[heritage]

I give the Banamine IM

I guess my question had already been answered...oops!