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Metacam Injection

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Species: Dog Cat
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Metacam Injection

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Species: Dog Cat
Prescription required
Strength:
FREE shipping over $99
Ships Free!
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Autoship available
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Product description

Metacam 5mg/ml solution for injection is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug for use in cats and dogs.

Active ingredients

Each mL of Metacam 5mg/ml solution for injection contains:

  • Meloxicam 5.0 mg
  • Alcohol 15%
  • Glycofurol 10%
  • Poloxamer 188 5%
  • Sodium chloride 0.6%
  • Glycine 0.5%
  • Meglumine 0.3% (in water for injection, pH adjusted with sodium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid).

Indications for use

Dogs:

  • Metacam 5mg/ml solution for injection is indicated in dogs for the control of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis.

Cats:

  • Metacam 5mg/ml solution for injection is indicated for the control of postoperative pain and inflammation associated with orthopedic surgery, ovariohysterectomy and castration when administered prior to surgery.

Administration and dosage

Dogs:

  • Carefully consider the potential benefits and risk of Metacam and other treatment options before deciding to use Metacam. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration consistent with individual response.

  • Metacam 5mg/ml solution for injection should be administered initially as a single dose at 0.09 mg/lb (0.2 mg/kg) body weight intravenously (IV) or subcutaneously (SQ), followed, after 24 hours, by Metacam Oral Suspension at the daily dose of 0.045 mg/lb (0.1 mg/kg) body weight, either mixed with food or placed directly in the mouth.

Cats:

  • Carefully consider the potential benefits and risk of Metacam and other treatment options before deciding to use Metacam. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration consistent with individual response.

  • Administer a single, one-time subcutaneous dose of Metacam 5mg/ml solution for injection to cats at a dose of 0.14 mg/lb (0.3 mg/kg) body weight. Use of additional meloxicam or other NSAIDs is contraindicated. To ensure accuracy of dosing, the use of a 1 mL graduated syringe is recommended.

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