Oral Suspension
Composition:
Each ml of oral suspension contains
Meloxicam IP 1.5 mg
Excipients Q.S.
Indication / Uses:
· Arthritis and osteoarthritis
· Other musculoskeletal disorders
· Otitis and dermatitis
· Perioperative infections
Dosage and administration:
Meloxicam @ 0.2 mg/kg bodyweight on the first day i.e. 1ml/ 7 kg bodyweight.
For maintenance @ 0.1 mg/kg bodyweight i.e. 1ml/ 15 kg bodyweight.
Usually given at 24 hours interval. (Or) as advised by a Veterinarian.
Route of Administration: It is for oral administration only and can be mixed with the food. Should not be given an empty stomach.
Species: Dogs, Camel, Cattle, Horse, Goats
Side effects / Contraindications /Warnings:
Overdose may result in serious side effects and GI signs like vomiting or hematemesis, diarrhoea, faecal occult blood/melena, dark or tarry stools, loss of appetite.
Do not use in dogs having bleeding disorders, gastrointestinal, renal or hepatic issues. Patients that are on diuretic therapy or dehydrated are at greater risk of renal toxicity.
Do not use meloxicam in combination with steroids or other NSAIDs, aminoglycoside antibiotics and anti-coagulant agents.
Do not give an empty stomach.
Self-medication may result in serious complications and side effects. Even maybe lethal for your pet. Always consult your veterinarian before starting medication.
Meloxicam can cause acute renal failure and death if used repeatedly.
Additional injectable or oral meloxicam administration should be avoided in cats.
Pharmaceutical precautions / Instructions:
Store in a cool and dry place at room temperature or below 25°C.
Protect from light.
Keep out of reach and sight of children.
Strictly for veterinary use.
Safety: Age / Pregnancy/ Withdrawal:
Safety for breeding and lactating animals have not
been instructed.
Use in animals less than 6 weeks of age and less
than 4 kg body weight is warned as per literature.
Always follow recommended dose.
It has no reported withdrawal side effects
Packing: 50ml, 100ml, 250 ml, 500 ml, 1 ltr 5 ltr
