Meloxicam Tablet (Manufacturer may vary)

Meloxicam is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) prescription medication used to reduce pain, inflammation, and stiffness as a result of acute and chronic musculoskeletal disorders such as osteoarthritis. Meloxicam works by reducing hormones that cause pain and inflammation in the body. Meloxicam may also be used for purposes other than those listed here. Meloxicam is sold per tablet and requires a prescription from your veterinarian.

For: Dogs & Puppies (6+ months of age)

Key Benefits

• Helps to reduce pain, inflammation, and stiffness
• Easy-to-administer tablets
• Sold per tablet

How It Works

Meloxicam is in a class of medications called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It works by stopping the body's production of a substance that causes pain, fever, and inflammation.

Indications

Meloxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug indicated for:

• Osteoarthritis
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis

Initial treatment is a single dose of 0.2 mg meloxicam/kg body weight on the first day, which can be given orally or alternatively using Metacam 5 mg/mL solution for injection. Treatment is to be continued once daily by oral administration (at 24-hour intervals) at a maintenance dose of 0.1 mg meloxicam/kg body weight.

Each chewable tablet contains either 1.0 mg or 2.5 mg meloxicam, which corresponds to the daily maintenance dose for a 10 kg body weight dog, or a 25 kg body weight dog respectively. Tablets are scored, and dosage should be calculated in half-tablet increments. Improvement is normally seen within 3-4 days. Treatment should be discontinued after 10 days at the latest if no improvement is apparent.

The maximum recommended daily oral dose of MELOXICAM is 15 mg.

Cautions:

Tell your veterinarian if your dog has: an allergy to aspirin or any other NSAID; an ulcer or bleeding in the stomach; liver, or kidney disease; congestive heart failure; fluid retention; bleeding disorders; heart disease or high blood pressure. Tell your veterinarian if your dog is pregnant or lactating.

Warning:

Repeated use of meloxicam in cats has been associated with acute renal failure and death. Do not administer additional doses of injectable or oral meloxicam to cats.

Precautions:

Notify your veterinarian if your dog:

• Is lactating or pregnant
• Has high blood pressure
• Suffers from heart disease
• Has a bleeding disorder
• Is retaining fluid
• Suffers from congestive heart failure
• Has been diagnosed with kidney or liver disease
• Has bleeding or an ulcer in the stomach
• Is allergic to any NSAID, including aspirin