Ilium Meloxicam 12Anti-inflammatory Oral Suspension for Foals
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Meloxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) derived from oxicam. Meloxicam acts by inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis.
Indications
Meloxicam exerts anti-inflammatory, anti-exudative, analgesic and antipyretic effects. It inhibits leukocyte infiltration into the inflamed tissue and prevents bone and cartilage destruction. To a minor extent it also inhibits collagen-induced thrombocyte aggregation.
Directions for use
RESTRAINTS
NOT TO BE USED in food producing animals.
NOT TO BE USED in horses intended for human consumption.
SHAKE WELL BEFORE USE
Discard three months after initial use when stored below 25°C (air conditioning).
Foals
0.6mg/kg bodyweight (1mL suspension/20kg) or as directed by the consulting veterinarian.
Draw an accurate volume of suspension from the tube using the syringe supplied. To administer, place the syringe nozzle into the side of the mouth and deposit the suspension as far back over the tongue as possible.
Presentation
Pack Size 100mL/250mL tubes with dosing syringes
Composition
Each mL contains 12mg Meloxicam
Contraindications
The use of this product is contraindicated in animals suffering from gastrointestinal disorders such as irritation and haemorrhage, impaired hepatic, cardiac or renal function and haemorrhagic disorders, or where there is evidence of individual hypersensitivity to the product.
Precautions
Administration concurrently with glucocorticoids, other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or with anti-coagulant agents should be avoided.
Avoid use in any dehydrated, hypovolaemic or hypotensive animal, as there is a potential risk of increased renal toxicity.
Side Effects
Reactions symptomatic of NSAID treatment (primarily diarrhoea) may occur. Gastro-intestinal side effects are in most cases transient and disappear following termination of treatment.
If gastro-intestinal side effects are persistent, or severe, treatment should be discontinued and your veterinarian consulted.
Transient urticaria can also occur.
Overdose
In case of overdosing, a symptomatic treatment should be initiated.
Storage
Store below 25ºC (air conditioning).
Registration
This product is not registered and is only available under APVMA Permit to a registered Veterinarian.
READ THE PERMIT BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT
The APVMA have not assessed efficacy and safety of this product. Dosage instructions are a guide from the Permit holder only. |
