BUTE FOR HORSES – PHENYLBUTAZONE USE IN HORSES

Phenylbutazone (Bute) is an analgesic (relieves pain) and anti-inflammatory medication, commonly used for the treatment of lameness in horses. It belongs to a group of medications known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS).

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Phenylbutazone is available in many preparations for horses, including 1-gram tablets, oral paste syringes (containing 6 grams or 12 grams/syringe), an injectable (200 mg/ml in 100-ml vials) and oral powder. Bute is one of the most common medications administered to horses. Therefore, horse owners should be well aware of the health risks associated with this medication and the potential interactions that may occur when more than one medication is administered at the same time.

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Horse owners should take care not to inhale the powder or ingest bute. Hands should be washed immediately after administering to prevent oral contamination since, in humans, bone marrow, renal, cardiovascular and gastrointestinal side effects are associated with use of this medication.

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Phenylbutazone Injection 20% is used for the relief of inflammatory conditions associated with the musculoskeletal system in horses. Phenylbutazone Injection 20% contains 200 mg phenylbutazone per ml. Phenylbutazone Injection 20% is recommended for intravenous administration at the rate of 1-2 g per 1000 lbs body weight (5-10 ml per 1000 lbs) daily. Phenylbutazone.

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