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Meloxidyl 1.5 mg/ml Oral Suspension Rx

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Product Description
Meloxidyl (meloxicam) Oral Suspension 1.5 mg/ml is used for the control of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis in dogs. It is available in 10 ml, 32 ml , 100 ml and 200 ml size bottles.
What is Meloxidyl 1.5 mg/ml Oral Suspension?
Meloxiyl (Meloxicam) Oral Suspension offers a more cost effective solution for treating dogs with osteoarthritis . Reduce symptoms of pain and inflammation in dogs with Meloxidyl Oral Suspension.
Who is Meloxidyl 1.5 mg/ml Oral Suspension for?
Meloxidyl oral suspension is for dogs older than 6 weeks
Why use Meloxidyl 1.5 mg/ml Oral Suspension?
- First and only generic medication to Metacam - Same quality and efficacy as Meloxicam. - Lower cost - No need for dropper bottle, dogs of all weights can be dosed via syringe - Less risk of midosing - Meloxidyl improves mobility in dogs - Meloxidyl reduces pain in dogs suffering from oseoarthritis.
How does Meloxidyl 1.5 mg/ml Oral Suspension work?
Meloxidyl contains Meloxicam which works by reducing hormones that cause pain and inflammation in the body.
Manufacturer:
Ceva Animal Health
Active Ingredients(s):
Meloxicam 1.5 mg/ml
How is Meloxidyl 1.5 mg/ml Oral Suspension sold?
Available in 10 ml, 32 ml, 100 ml or 200 ml sizes
What are the side effects of Meloxidyl 1.5 mg/ml Oral Suspension?
Typical adverse drug reactions of NSAIDs such as loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhoea, faecal occult blood and apathy have occasionally been reported. These side effects occur generally within the first treatment week and are in most cases transient and disappear following termination of the treatment, but in very rare cases may be serious or fatal. Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction: Other NSAIDs, diuretics, anticoagulants, aminoglycoside antimicrobials and substances with high protein binding may compete for binding and thus lead to toxic effects.
What special precautions are there?
Do not use in animals suffering from gastrointestinal disorders such as irritation and hemorrhage, impaired hepatic, cardiac or renal function and hemorrhagic disorders, or where there is evidence of individual hypersensitivity to the product. Do not use in dogs less than 6 weeks of age. Avoid use in any dehydrated, hypovolaemic or hypotensive animal, as there is a potential risk of increased renal toxicity. The safety of the product has not been established during pregnancy and lactation.
What to do if overdose?
Contact your nearest emergency animal clinic.
How can I store Meloxidyl 1.5 mg/ml Oral Suspension?
Store in a cool dry place.
Helpful Tips:
Meloxiyl (Meloxicam) is an effective NSAID equivalent to Metacam.
Overview
Dosage & Administration: Always use as directed by your veterinarian.
 
Meloxidyl Oral Suspension is packaged with 2 sizes of dosing syringes. The small syringe (blue print) is calibrated for use in dogs under 15 lbs. The large syringe (green print) is calibrated for use in dogs 15 lbs or greater. Only administer Meloxidyl with the provided syringes. The container should never be used as a dropper bottle for administration of
 
Meloxidyl.
Dogs under 15 lbs (6.8 kg)
 
Shake well before use, then remove cap. Meloxidyl Oral Suspension can be given either mixed with food or placed directly into the mouth. Particular care should be given with regard to the accuracy of dosing. To prevent accidental overdosing of small dogs, only use the small dosing syringe. The large syringe provided cannot be used to measure doses for dogs weighing less than 15 lbs (6.8 kg). For dogs less than 15 lbs, use the small dosing syringe (blue print) provided in the package (see dosing procedure below). The small dosing syringe fits onto the bottle and has dosing marks at 0.5 lb, then in 1 lb increments (ranging from 1 to 14 lbs), designed to deliver the daily maintenance dose of 0.05 mg/lb (0.1 mg/kg).
 
For dogs less than 1 lb (0.45 kg), Meloxidyl can be given using the 0.5 mark on the small dosing syringe.
 
For dogs between 1 - 14 lbs, Meloxidyl can be given using the marks on the small dosing syringe, beginning at 1 lb and ending at 14 lbs. When using the small dosing syringe, the dog’s weight should be rounded down to the nearest 1 lb increment. Replace and tighten cap after use.
 Dogs 15 lbs (6.8 kg) and over
 
Shake well before use, then remove cap. Meloxidyl may be either mixed with food or placed directly into the mouth. Particular care should be given with regard to the accuracy of dosing.
 
For dogs 15 lbs or greater, use the large dosing syringe (green print) provided in the package (see dosing procedure below). The large dosing syringe fits on to the bottle and has dosing marks in 5 lb increments (ranging from 5 to 140 lbs), designed to deliver the daily maintenance dose of 0.05 mg/lb (0.1 mg/kg). When using the large syringe, the dog’s weight should be rounded down to the nearest 5 lb increment. Replace and tighten cap after use.
Main Ingredients
Meloxicam 1.5 mg/ml