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Prescription items are NON-RETURNABLE and NON REFUNDABLE Bute Flavor Powder Phenylbutazone is for the relief of inflammatory conditions associated with the musculoskeletal system in horses. In the treatment of inflammatory conditions associated with infections, specific anti-infective therapy should be used concurrently. Citrus flavored. NON-STEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DRUG (NSAID) This treatment applies to the following species: Horses Description Phenylbutazone chemically is 4-butyl-1,2-diphenyl-3,5-pyrazolidinedione. C 19 H 20 N 2 O 2 Mol. Wt. 308.38 Each 10 grams of powder contains 1 gram of phenylbutazone Dosage and Administration For Horses Only: Administer orally (using the 0.6 ounce (18 mL) scoop provided) on a small amount of palatable feed and mix well. Give 1 to 2 level scoops per 500 pounds of body weight, but do not exceed 4 scoops per animal daily. Use the high dose for the first 48 hours, then gradually reduce to a maintenance dose. Caution Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Federal law prohibits the extra label use of this product in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older. Contraindications Use with caution in patients who have history of drug allergy. Warning Do not use in horses intended for human consumption. HUMAN WARNINGS: Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children. Dispense in tight, child resistant containers. PRECAUTION: Concomitant use with other anti-inflammatory drugs, such as NSAIDs or corticosteroids, should be avoided or closely monitored. Clinical Pharmacology Phenylbutazone was first synthesized in 1948 and introduced into human medicine in 1949. Kuzell (1), (2), (3), Payne (4), Fleming (5) and Denko (6) demonstrated the clinical effectiveness of phenylbutazone in 012VED-12GM 50989133