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Discussion on Banixx
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New Member:
simonem
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Posted on Monday, May 18, 2009 - 1:19 am:
Does anybody here use Banixx in their barn? It has recently taken hold of the horse folks in my area, and I'm curious to know if it's really that good, or just another fad. There are several case studies on their website, and they are very encouraging. I cannot find the ingredients listed on their website, but it does say that it is a hyDrOgel. I read recently (in Equus, I think) that a hyDrOgel is the best treatment early on with a wound, say the first 72 hours. Something about increasing white blood cells to the area.
Dr. O, I know you suggest Nolvasan, but what do you think about hyDrOgels at the beginning? I think I saw that Nolvasan is a hyDrOphilic ointment...what is the difference?
https://banixx.com/
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DrO
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Posted on Monday, May 18, 2009 - 6:31 am:
Welcome Simone,
It depends on what the hyDrOgel is composed of and what medications are added. There are some very tissue friendly hyDrOgels which have properties that are desirable for optimizing wound healing.
A hyDrOgel has a solid 3 dimensional composition in which a liquid is suspended. Jell-O is probably the hyDrOgel most folks are best acquainted with. Nolvasan being an ointment would not qualify.
Concerning this product I cannot find enough information to recommend it's use. It gives references to a small informal study that seems to emphasize its use in hoof horn infections and superficial skin diseases. Some of the statements give me pause as to its use on open skin wounds in particular the reference to its acidic nature.
DrO
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New Member:
simonem
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Posted on Monday, May 18, 2009 - 12:36 pm:
Thanks very much for the prompt reply Dr. O!
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New Member:
tigerred
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Posted on Tuesday, Jan 19, 2010 - 1:37 pm:
Simone
Did you read the review given on Banixx by the Horse Journal? (Dec 2009) It is an independent magazine (has no advertisements)and rated Banixx as one of its favorite products!
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juliem
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Posted on Tuesday, Jan 19, 2010 - 4:46 pm:
Before you place much faith in Horse Journal, read this post : https://www.horseadvice.com/horse/messages/3/351330.html#POST161185 Many of us seem to haves the same low opinion on the credibility of this publication.
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DrO
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Posted on Tuesday, Jan 19, 2010 - 8:40 pm:
Welcome Tiger,
What specifically did the article recommend the product for and how did they recommend it's use.
DrO
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New Member:
tigerred
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Posted on Saturday, Feb 20, 2010 - 12:22 pm:
I actually bought Banixx based on the Horse Journal article and had fantastic success....to the extent that my veterinarian is interested in stocking it!!
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