Bute Tablets For Dogs

For oral use in dogs only.

Bute tablets for dogs.

Phenylbutazone often referred to as bute is a nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drug nsaid for the short term treatment of pain and fever in animals. In humans some cases of drug related agranulocytosis have occurred. What are the side effects of bute phenylbutazone 1 gram 100 tablets. Butatron tablets phenylbutazone possess non hormonal anti inflammatory activity of value in the management of musculoskeletal conditions in dogs and horses such as the arthritides including osteoarthritis and as an aid in the relief of inflammation associated with intervertebral disc syndrome in dogs.

While rare some fatal reactions have occurred in dogs under long term treatment. View butatron drug facts sheet. As a preventative measure regular. Orally 1 2 grams per 500 lbs.

C 19 h 20 n 2 o 2. Use a relatively high dose for the first 48 hours then reduce gradually to a maintenance dose. Medication should never be administered without first consulting your veterinarian. In dogs the typical dose administered is 7 to 10 mg per pound 15 to 22 mg kg every 8 to 12 hours orally.

Description phenylbutazone chemically is 4 butyl 1 2 diphenyl 3 5 pyrazolidinedione. Pro bute tablets 1 gram caution federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Belonging to the anti inflammatory category the drug is also effective in dealing with pain and inflammation caused due to arthritis fractures and injury inflicted pain. What are phenylbutazone tablets used for.

Phenylbutazone or bute a pyrazolone derivative is a veterinary medication that helps in alleviating inflammatory conditions relating to or involving the muscles and the skeleton especially those affecting joints and limbs. In some areas there are also 200 and 300 mg tablets. Body weight not to exceed 4 grams daily. Withdraw use if any signs of blood dyscrasia jaundice or gastrointestinal upset occur.

Phenylbute tablets 100 mg caution federal u s a law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Phenylbutazone tablets usp 100 mg anti inflammatory. Each tablet contains 1 g of phenylbutazone. Phenylbutazone possesses non hormonal anti inflammatory activity of value in the management of musculoskeletal conditions in dogs and horses such as the arthritides including osteoarthritis and as an aid in the relief of inflammation associated with intervertebral disc syndrome in dogs.

In the united states and united kingdom it is no longer approved for human use except in the united kingdom for ankylosing spondylitis as it can cause severe adverse effects such as suppression of white blood cell production and aplastic.