Molaxivet Bolus

Pharmacology:

Meloxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) of the oxicam family. It acts by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis, thereby exerting antiinflammatory, anti-exudative, analgesic and antipyretic properties. Meloxicam has anti-endotoxic properties too.

Dosage & administration:

Route of administration: For oral administration only.

Cattle: 1 bolus/100 kg body weight (1 mg/kg) orally single dose.

Dog: 0.2 mg/kg body weight orally single dose for 1 day followed by 0.1 mg/kg from 2nd day.

Pig: After subcutaneous injection 0.1 mg/kg orally daily for 2 weeks.

Or as directed by the Veterinary Physician.

Contraindications:

 Animals less than six weeks old.

 Animals hypersensitive to meloxicam.

 Contraindicated in animals with impaired renal, hepatic or cardiac function.

Precaution:

Do not administer concurrently with steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (SAID) & other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID).

Side effects:

A slight transient swelling at the injection site following SC injection may be seen. Prolong use may cause gastrointestinal lesions, inappetence, vomiting & diarrhea.

Use in pregnancy & lactation:

May be used in pregnant & lactating animals. However, risk & necessity should be considered during administration of medicine in pregnant & lactating animals.

Drug interactions:

May cause increased likelihood of bleeding if use in conjunction with corticosteroids, heparin, warfarin, aspirin, flunixin & phenylbutazone.

With food and others: No interaction was found.

Overdose:

In the event of an overdose symptomatic treatment should be initiated.

Withdrawal period:

Cattle: Meat-15 days, Milk-5 days

Pig: Meat-5 days.