Metacam

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Metacam

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  • 0.5 mg/ml Oral Susp 15 ml
  • 1.5mg/ml Oral Susp 10 ml
  • 1.5 mg/ml Oral Susp 32 ml
  • 1.5 mg/ml Oral Susp 100 ml
  • 1.5 mg/ml Oral Susp 180 ml
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Metacam (meloxicam) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) medication used to treat pain, stiffness, and inflammation in dogs. It also has other benefits, including fever reduction. Metacam works by reducing hormones that cause pain and inflammation in your pet’s body. This product requires a prescription from your veterinarian.

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

WHAT IS METACAM?
Metacam (meloxicam) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) medication used to treat pain, stiffness, and inflammation in dogs. It also has other benefits, including fever reduction. Metacam for Dogs requires a prescription..
FOR:
Dogs (6 months of age or older)

HOW DOES METACAM WORK?

BENEFITS:
•Effectively treats pain and inflammation

•Gives your dog more mobility

•Comes with a graduated syringe, with weight measurements, that easily and accurately dispenses the correct amount of oral suspension

•Can be administered directly into your dog’s mouth, or mixed in your dog’s food

•Palatable taste
SIDE EFFECTS:
Contact the veterinarian if the pet has bloody, black or tarry stools, blood in vomit, swelling or rapid weight gain due to fluid retention, unusual fatigue or weakness, yellowing of the eyes, excessive itching, abdominal pain or tenderness as these symptoms could indicate serious side effects. If any of the following serious side effects occur, stop giving Metacam and seek emergency veterinary medical attention; an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; swelling of the lips; tongue or face; hives); muscle cramps, open sores in the mouth, seizures, abdominal cramping. Other less serious side effects may occur. Continue giving Metacam and talk to your veterinarian if your pet experiences headache, dizziness, nausea, diarrhea, or constipation, depression, fatigue or weakness, dry mouth. Other side effects may also occur.

INSTRUCTIONS

CARE INSTRUCTIONS:
Shake well before using Metacam. Keep plenty of water available for your pet to drink. Contact the veterinarian if the pet has bloody, black or tarry stools, blood in vomit, or swelling or rapid weight gain due to fluid retention. For dogs under 10 lbs, carefully measure suspension onto food to assure that the correct dose is given before presentation of the food to the dog. To prevent accidental overdosing of small dogs, administer drops on food only, never directly into the mouth. For dogs above 10 lbs, shake well before use. The usual dose is 0.1 mg per pound for the first day followed by 0.05mg per pound once a day thereafter. This medication can be either mixed with food or placed directly into the mouth.
DIRECTIONS:
Use As Directed

DOSAGE

DOGS:
•Under 10 lbs: Give by carefully measuring suspension onto food to assure that the correct dose is given before presentation of the food to the dog. To prevent accidental overdosing of small dogs, give drops on food only, never directly into the mouth.

•Over 10 lbs: Shake well before use. The usual dose is 0.1 mg per lb for the first day followed by 0.05mg per lb once a day thereafter. This medication can be either mixed with food or placed directly into the mouth.
CATS:
•DO NOT USE!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

QUESTIONS:
1. What is the most important thing I should know about Metacam?

2. How does this product work?

3. How should Metacam be given?

4. What should I be cautious of with this product?

5. What are the ingredients in Metacam?
ANSWERS:
1. Metacam is a prescription medication that is FDA approved for use in dogs. The usual dose in dogs is 0.1 mg per pound as an initial dose the first day, followed by 0.05mg per pound once a day thereafter. 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. Before giving your pet any prescription or over the counter medications check with your veterinarian or pharmacist.

2. Metacam works by reducing hormones that cause pain and inflammation in your pet’s body.

3. Please see directions on dosage section. 

4. While using Metacam, talk to your veterinarian before giving any other prescription or over-the-counter medications to your pet. This product should not be used in the last third of pregnancy or with nursing animals. Don’t use on animals with heart, kidney, or liver disease.

5. The active ingredient in Metacam 0.5 mg/ml Oral Susp 15 ml is Meloxicam 15 ml. Metacam 1.5 mg/ml Oral Susp 10 ml has Meloxicam 10 ml. The ingredient in Metacam 1.5 mg/ml Oral Susp 32 ml is Meloxicam 32 ml. Metacam 1.5 mg/ml Oral Susp 100 ml has Meloxicam 100 ml. The ingredient in Metacam 1.5 mg/ml Oral Susp 180 ml is Meloxicam 180 ml.

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