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Metacam Suspension Rx
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Metacam® Oral Suspension is indicated for the control of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis in dogs and to relieve post-operative pain in dogs. Prescription items are NON-RETURNABLE and NON-REFUNDABLE.
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METACAM®
NADA 141-213, Approved by FDA
(meloxicam) 1.5 mg/mL Oral Suspension
(equivalent to 0.05 mg per drop)
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug for oral use in dogs only
Description:
Meloxicam is a Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory (NSAID) drug of the oxicam class. Each milliliter of Metacam® Oral Suspension contains meloxicam equivalent to 1.5 milligrams and sodium benzoate (1.5 milligrams) as a preservative. The chemical name formeloxicam is
4-Hydroxy-2-methyl-N-(5-methyl-2-thiazolyl)-2H-1,2-benzothiazine-3-carboxamide-1, 1-dioxide.
The formulation is a yellowish viscous suspension with the odor of honey.
Indications:
Metacam® Oral Suspension is indicated for the control of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis in dogs.
Dosage and Administration:
Metacam® Oral Suspension should be administered initially at 0.2 mg/kg body weight only on the first day of treatment. For all treatments after day 1, Metacam® Oral Suspension should be administered once daily at a dose of 0.1 mg/kg.
Directions for Administration:
Dogs under 10 pounds (4.5 kg):
Shake well before use, then remove cap. Particular care should be given with regard to the accuracy of dosing. To prevent accidental overdosing of small dogs, administer drops on food only, never directly into the mouth. Carefully measure suspension onto food to assure that the correct dose is given before presentation of the food to the dog. The syringe provided with the meloxicam concentration of 1.5 mg/mL cannot be used to measure doses for dogs weighing less than 5 lbs (2.3 kg).
For dogs less than 5 lbs (2.3 kg)
, Metacam® Oral Suspension can be given using the dropper bottle: one drop for each pound of body weight for the 1.5 mg/mL concentration (two drops for each kilogram of body weight), dropped directly onto the food.
For dogs between 5 - 10 pounds, Metacam® Oral Suspension can be given by drops or by using the measuring syringe provided in the package (see dosing procedure below). The syringe fits on to the bottle and has a scale beginning at 5 lbs, designed to deliver the daily maintenance dose (0.05 mg/lb or 0.1 mg/kg). When using the syringe, the dog’s weight should be rounded down to the nearest 5 pound increment. Replace and tighten cap after use.
Dogs over 10 pounds (4.5 kg):
Shake well before use then remove cap. Metacam® Oral Suspension may be either mixed with food or placed directly into the mouth. Particular care should be given with regard to the accuracy of dosing. Metacam® Oral Suspension can be given using the measuring syringe provided in the package (see dosing procedure below). The syringe fits on to the bottle and has a scale in pounds designed to deliver the daily maintenance dose (0.05 mg/lb or 0.1 mg/kg). When using the syringe, the dog’s weight should be rounded down to the nearest 5 pound increment. Alternatively, Metacam® Oral Suspension can be given using the dropper bottle: one drop for each pound of body weight for the 1.5 mg/mL concentration (two drops for each kilogram of body weight). Replace and tighten cap after use.
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