VETAMEG- flunixin meglumine paste

VetaMeg by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

VetaMeg by is a Animal medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Aspen Veterinary Resources, Bimeda Inc., Bimeda-MTC. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

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WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

SYRINGE CONTAINS FLUNIXIN MEGLUMINE EQUIVALENT TO 1500 mg FLUNIXIN

FOR ORAL USE IN HORSES ONLY

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

WARNING: Do not use in horses intended for human consumption.

CAUTION: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

CONTRAINDICATIONS: There are no known contraindications to this drug when used as directed.

PRECAUTIONS: The effect of flunixin meglumine on pregnancy has not been determined. Studies to date show there is no detrimental effect on stallion spermatogenesis with or following the recommended dose of flunixin meglumine.

SIDE EFFECTS: During field studies with flunixin meglumine, no significant side effects were reported.

INDICATIONS & USAGE

INDICATIONS: For the alleviation of inflammation and pain associated with musculoskeletal disorders in the horse.

DOSE: 0.5 mg per pound of body weight per day for up to 5 days. Each calibration on the syringe' doses 250 lbs of body weight. Administer orally by inserting the nozzle of the syringe through the interdental space and depositing the required amount of paste on the back of the tongue by depressing the plunger. *Use dial edge nearest syringe barrel to mark dose.

ACTIVITY: Flunixin meglumine is a potent, nonnarcotic, nonsteroidal , analgesic agent with 1 anti-inflammatory and antipyretic activity. It is significantly more potent than pentazocine, meperidine, and codeine as an analgesic in the rat yeast paw test. Oral studies in the horse show 1 onset of flunixin activity occurs within 2 hours of administration. Peak response occurs between 12 and 16 hours and duration of activity is 24 to 36 hours.

STORAGE AND HANDLING

STORAGE: Store at 20°C - 25°C (68°F - 77°F); excursions permitted between 15°C - 30°C (between 59°F - 86°F)

See product information sheet for additional information.

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: The recommended dose of flunixin meglumine is 0.5 mg per lb of body weight once daily. The VetaMeg™ Equine Paste syringe, calibrated in twelve 250-lb weight increments, delivers 125 mg of flunixin for each 250 lbs (see dosage table). One syringe will treat a 1000-lb horse once daily for 3 days, or three 1000-lb horses one time.

DOSAGE TABLE

Syringe Mark*	Horse Weight (lbs)	VetaMeg™ Equine Paste Delevered (g)	mg Flunixin Delivered
0	---	---	---
250	250	2.5	125
500	500	5.0	250
750	750	7.5	375
1000	1000	10.0	500

* Use dial edge nearest syringe barrel to mark dose.

The paste is orally administered by inserting the nozzle of the syringe through the interdental space, and depositing the required amount of paste on the back of the tongue by depressing the plunger.

Treatment may be given initially by intravenous or intramuscular injection of VetaMeg™ Injectable Solution, followed by VetaMeg™ Equine Paste on Days 2 to 5. Flunixin meglumine treatment should not exceed 5 consecutive days.

TOXICITY: No toxic effects were observed in rats given oral flunixin meglumine 2 mg/kg per day for 42 days. Higher doses produced ulceration of the gastrointestinal tract. The emetic dose in dogs is between 150 and 250 mg/kg. Flunixin was well tolerated in monkeys dosed daily with 4 mg/kg for 56 days. No adverse effects occurred in horses dosed orally with 1.0 or 1.5 mg/lb for 5 consecutive days.

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INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

VETAMEG 
flunixin meglumine paste

Product Information
Product Type	PRESCRIPTION ANIMAL DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 46066-503
Route of Administration	ORAL

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
FLUNIXIN MEGLUMINE (UNII: 8Y3JK0JW3U) (FLUNIXIN - UNII:356IB1O400)	FLUNIXIN MEGLUMINE	1500 mg  in 30 g

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 46066-503-01	30 g in 1 SYRINGE

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
ANADA	ANADA200581	02/26/2015

Labeler - Aspen Veterinary Resources (627265361)

Registrant - Bimeda Inc. (060492923)

Establishment
Name	Address	ID/FEI	Business Operations
Bimeda-MTC		256232216	manufacture