Product Information
This product is made by Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica.
Active Ingredients
Meloxicam, honey flavored.
Directions for Use
Shake well before use. The usual dose of meloxicam in dogs is 0.1mg/lb as a single initial dose. Treatment should be continued by giving 0.05mg/lb once a day as a maintenance dose. The medication can be given using the drop dispensing container or by using the included dose syringe that attaches to the bottle. To prevent accidental overdosing, administer drops on food only, never directly into the mouth. Kidney and liver function should be monitored during treatment. Please follow your veterinarian's instructions exactly when using this medication.
Special Precautions
This medication should not be used in animals allergic to meloxicam or other NSAIDS. It should not be used in animals with bleeding problems such as stomach ulcers and Von Willebrand's disease. It should not be used in dogs with heart, kidney or liver disease. It should not be used in pregnant or lactating bitches in the last third of pregnancy. It should not be used in dogs that are dehydrated. It should not be used in dogs with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) or those who are taking diuretics. This medication should not be given with other NSAIDS such as aspirin, etodolac or Rimadyl nor should it be given with corticosteroids such as prednisone. Give this medication with food. Always tell your veterinarian and pharmacist what other medications your pet is taking.
Includes
Weight based dosing syringe included. Honey flavored medication.