Medicine Brand

Meglunix Vet

Flunixin Meglumine 50 mg/mL

Strength

50 mg/mL

Dosage Form

Injection

Indication

Meglunix Vet is indicated for rapid relief of Pain, Inflammation & Fever in the following conditions: Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD), Endotoxemia, Mastitis, Metritis, Muscular fatigue, Lameness, Arthritis & Gout.

Mode of Action

Flunixin is a potent, non-narcotic, non-steroidal agent. It is used as an analgesic, anti- inflammatory & antipyretic drug. Flunixin blocks the production of prostaglandin synthesis by inhibiting cyclooxygenase enzyme, modifying the inflammation reaction and blocking the transmission of pain.

Dose Guidance

Dogtreatment
IM, IV

Dose

0.02

mL/kg

Frequency

q24h

Duration

3 days

Purpose

treatment

0.5 ml/ 25 Kg body weight IM/IV injection once daily; 3 days

Cattletreatment
IM, IV

Dose

0.04

mL/kg

Frequency

q24h

Duration

3 days

Purpose

treatment

2 mL/45 kg IM/IV once daily for 3 days

Horsetreatment
IM, IV

Dose

0.02

mL/kg

Frequency

q24h

Duration

5 days

Purpose

treatment

1 mL/45 kg once daily for 5 days

Buffalotreatment
IM, IV

Dose

0.04

mL/kg

Frequency

q24h

Duration

3 days

Purpose

treatment

2 mL/45 kg IM/IV once daily for 3 days

Contraindications

Do not use in animals showing hypersensitivity to Flunixin. Precautions Flunixin should not be used in animals with active GI bleeding or ulceration and drug should be given slowly when used intravenously. NSAIDS should be avoided or very carefully used in animals with liver or kidney disease.

Alternatives

— other brands with Flunixin Meglumine

Meglunix Vet dose, price and withdrawal period

Meglunix Vet is a veterinary injection containing Flunixin Meglumine (50 mg/mL) from Popular.

Meglunix Vet dose in dog

For treatment, the recommended dose of Meglunix Vet in dog is 0.02 mL/kg, given IM, IV, once daily for 3 days. 0.5 ml/ 25 Kg body weight IM/IV injection once daily; 3 days.

Meglunix Vet dose in cattle

For treatment, the recommended dose of Meglunix Vet in cattle is 0.044 mL/kg, given IM, IV, once daily for 3 days. 2 mL/45 kg IM/IV once daily for 3 days.

Meglunix Vet dose in horse

For treatment, the recommended dose of Meglunix Vet in horse is 0.022 mL/kg, given IM, IV, once daily for 5 days. 1 mL/45 kg once daily for 5 days.

Meglunix Vet dose in buffalo

For treatment, the recommended dose of Meglunix Vet in buffalo is 0.044 mL/kg, given IM, IV, once daily for 3 days. 2 mL/45 kg IM/IV once daily for 3 days.

Meglunix Vet price

Meglunix Vet is available as a pack of 30 mL at BDT 500.00 and a pack of 10 mL at BDT 200.00.

Meglunix Vet withdrawal period

In general, the withdrawal period for Meglunix Vet is meat 4 days and milk 1.5 days.

Dosing information is provided for reference by qualified veterinary professionals and does not replace clinical judgement. Prices are indicative and may vary by region and retailer.