Butasyl 100 ml | non-steroidal anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic injectable solution

Butasyl 100 ml is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug with analgesic and antipyretic properties, in injectable solution, for equines (horses and foals). It combines sodium phenylbutazone and sodium salicylate and is administered by slow intravenous injection.

What is it for

The combined action of the two compounds immediately improves the animal due to the analgesic and antipyretic activity of sodium salicylate, followed by a prolonged effect with greater anti-inflammatory activity of phenylbutazone.

In equines it is indicated in acute inflammations (pneumonia, endocarditis, myocarditis), arthritis of any nature, analgesia, antipyrexia and rheumatism.

How it is used

It is administered by slow intravenous injection for 4 to 6 days, depending on the inflammatory process:

• Adult animals: initial dose of 20 ml per animal and maintenance dose of 10 ml per animal.
• Foals: initial dose of 10 ml per animal and maintenance dose of 5 ml per animal.

During treatment, a special low-protein diet is recommended, reducing chloride intake and administering massive amounts of vitamin C.

Composition and presentation

• Per ml: phenylbutazone (sodium salt) 200 mg and sodium salicylate 50 mg.
• Laboratory: Pfizer, SA
• Presentation: 100 ml bottle.
• Storage: in a refrigerator, between 2 and 8 °C.

Contraindications and precautions

It should not be used in animals with cardiorenal conditions, edema, gastritis, or hemoglobinuria. It should not be administered to horses at least eight days before competition, and it is not suitable for use in horses intended for human consumption. No interactions are known, and no side effects have been reported. This is a veterinary prescription product: consult your veterinarian before use.

FAQ

What dose does an adult horse need?

The manufacturer indicates an initial dose of 20 ml per animal and a maintenance dose of 10 ml per animal, administered intravenously slowly, for 4 to 6 days depending on the inflammatory process.

And a colt?

The initial dose in foals is 10 ml per animal, and the maintenance dose is 5 ml per animal. Treatment lasts 4 to 6 days, depending on the inflammatory process, and is administered via slow intravenous injection.

What inflammations is it used for?

For acute inflammations such as pneumonia, endocarditis, or myocarditis, and for arthritis of any kind, rheumatism, analgesia, and fever reduction in equines. Administered by slow intravenous injection for 4 to 6 days.

Can it be given to a horse before a competition?

No. The manufacturer states that it should not be administered at least eight days before the horse participates in a competition. It should also not be used in horses intended for human consumption.

How do you store the jar?

Store in a refrigerator between 2 and 8 °C. The bottle contains 100 ml, and each ml contains 200 mg of phenylbutazone (sodium salt) and 50 mg of sodium salicylate. No interactions or side effects have been reported.