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