Active Constituent(s)
5 mg/mL Meloxicam
Indications
Dogs: For alleviation of inflammation and pain in both acute and chronic musculoskeletal disorders. For reduction of post-operative pain and inflammation following orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery in dogs.
Cats: For reduction of pain after surgery. For management of febrile conditions in combination with appropriate antibiotics.
Dosage
Dogs:
Musculoskeletal disorders: Single subcutaneous injection at a dosage of 0.2 mg meloxicam / kg bodyweight (i.e. 0.4 mL / 10 kg bodyweight). An oral meloxicam product should be used for continuation of treatment at a dosage of 0.1 mg meloxicam / kg bodyweight, 24 hours after administration of the injection.
Reduction of post-operative pain: Single intravenous or subcutaneous injection at a dosage of 0.2 mg meloxicam / kg bodyweight (i.e. 0.4 mL / 10 kg bodyweight) before surgery, for example at the time of induction of anaesthesia.
Cats:
Reduction of post-operative pain: Single subcutaneous injection at a dosage of 0.3 mg meloxicam / kg bodyweight (i.e. 0.06 mL / kg bodyweight) directly prior to induction of anaesthesia.
Management of febrile conditions: Single subcutaneous injection at a dosage of 0.3 mg meloxicam / kg bodyweight (i.e. 0.06 mL / kg
bodyweight).
Product Codes
| Size | Code |
|---|---|
| 20 mL | 504210 |
