Metacam

1 x 100 ml

Oral Suspension

Active substance

Meloxicam : 15 mg/ml

ATC code

QM01AC06 Meloxicam

QM01AC Oxicams

QM01A Antiinflammatory and antirheumatic products, non-steroids (NSAIDs)

QM01 Antiinflammatory and antirheumatic products

QM Musculo-skeletal system

Species

Pigs

Indications

For use in non-infectious locomotor disorders to reduce the symptoms of lameness and inflammation. For adjunctive therapy in the treatment of puerperal septicaemia and toxaemia (Mastitis-Metritis- Agalactia syndrome MMA) with appropriate antibiotic therapy.

Dose to be administered and administration route

Oral use.

To be administered at a dosage of 0.4 mg/kg body weight (i.e. 2.7 ml/100 kg) in combination with antibiotic therapy, as appropriate. If required, a second administration of Meloxicam can be given after 24 hours.

In cases of MMA with severely disturbed general demeanour (e.g. anorexia) the use of Metacam 20 mg/ml solution for injection is recommended.

To be administered preferably mixed with a small quantity of feed. Alternatively to be given prior to feeding, or directly into the mouth.

The suspension should be given using the measuring syringe provided in the package. The syringe fits onto the bottle and has a kg-body weight scale.

To ensure a correct dosage, body weight should be determined as accurately as possible.

Shake well before use.

After administration of the veterinary medicinal product, close the bottle by replacing the cap, wash the measuring syringe with warm water and let it dry.

Adverse reactions

None.

If adverse reactions occur, treatment should be discontinued and the advice of a veterinarian should be sought

Reporting adverse events is important. It allows continuous safety monitoring of a veterinary medicinal product. Reports should be sent, preferably via a veterinarian, to either the marketing authorisation holder or its local representative or the national competent authority via the national reporting system. See the package leaflet for respective contact details.