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Metacam treats arthritis and other causes of pain and inflammation, especially those affecting the musculo-skeletal system. It can also be used to relieve pain and reduce inflammation after surgical operations, or to aid treatment in certain types of infection. Metacam belongs to the group of drugs known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and is one of the safest available for use in dogs, cats and horses. Metacam is supplied as a pleasantly flavoured liquid to be given by mouth or with food. If the dose is given directly into the mouth, this is best done after a meal. Metacam side effects are reduced through its ability to target the sites of inflammation while having much less effect than many other medications on the gut lining and kidneys.
Metacam is not advised for animals which are dehydrated, and care is needed where conditions affecting the kidneys or gut lining are suspected.
The following tables show how long each bottle will last in days, depending on the weight of the animal.
| Body Weight (lbs) | 180ml Bottle | 100ml Bottle | 32ml Bottle | 10ml Bottle |
| 15 | 395 | 219 | 69 | 21 |
| 30 | 197 | 109 | 34 | 10 |
| 35 | 169 | 93 | 29 | 8 |
| 40 | 148 | 82 | 25 | 7 |
| 55 | 107 | 59 | 18 | 5 |
| 60 | 98 | 54 | 13 | 5 |
| 75 | 78 | 43 | 13 | 3 |
| 100 | 58 | 32 | 10 | 2 |
| Body Weight (lbs) | 30ml Bottle | 15ml Bottle | 3ml Bottle |
| 2.5 | 130 | 65 | 13 |
| 5 | 64 | 32 | 6 |
| 10 | 32 | 16 | 3 |
| 15 | 20 | 10 | 2 |
| 20 | 14 | 7 | 1 |
| 25 | 12 | 6 | 1 |
| 30 | 10 | 5 | 1 |
Species: Pigs Therapeutic indication: Pharmaceuticals: Anti-inflammatory preparations: Oral: Other NSAIDs, Locomotor (including navicular and osteoarthritis) Active ingredient: Meloxicam Product:Metacam 15 mg/ml oral suspension for pigs Product index: Metacam 15 mg/ml oral suspension for pigs Pig - meat: 5 days
Yellowish viscous oral suspension with a green tinge. One ml contains meloxicam 15 mg as active substance and Sodium benzoate 1.5 mg.
For use in non-infectious locomotor disorders to reduce the symptoms of lameness and inflammation. For adjunctive therapy in the treatment of puerperal septicaemia and toxaemia (Mastitis-Metritis-Agalactia syndrome MMA) with appropriate antibiotic therapy.
Oral suspension to be administered at a dosage of 0.4 mg/kg body weight (i.e. 2.7 ml/100 kg) in combination with antibiotic therapy, as appropriate. If required, a second administration of Meloxicam can be given after 24 hours. In cases of MMA with severely disturbed general demeanour (e.g. anorexia) the use of Metacam 20 mg/ml solution for injection is recommended. To be administered preferably mixed with a small quantity of feed. Alternatively to be given prior to feeding, or directly into the mouth. The suspension should be given using the measuring syringe provided in the package. The syringe fits onto the bottle and has a kg-body weight scale. Shake well before use. After administration of the veterinary medicinal product, close the bottle by replacing the cap, wash the measuring syringe with warm water and let it dry.
Do not use in pigs suffering from impaired hepatic, cardiac or renal function and haemorrhagic disorders, or where there is evidence of ulcerogenic gastrointestinal lesions. Do not use in case of hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients.
If adverse reactions occur, treatment should be discontinued and the advice of a veterinarian should be sought. Avoid use in very severely dehydrated, hypovolaemic or hypotensive pigs which require parenteral rehydration, as there may be a potential risk of renal toxicity. Do not administer concurrently with glucocorticosteroids, other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or with anticoagulant agents. Can be used during pregnancy and lactation. In case of overdose symptomatic treatment should be initiated.
People with known hypersensitivity to Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) should avoid contact with the veterinary medicinal product. In case of accidental ingestion, seek medical advice immediately and show the package leaflet or the label to the physician.
Meat and offal: 5 days.
Shelf-life of the veterinary medicinal product as packaged for sale: 3 years. Shelf-life after first opening of the immediate packaging: 6 months. Keep out of sight and reach of children. For animal treatment only. Any unused veterinary medicinal product or waste materials derived from such veterinary medicinal products should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.
Legal category: POM-V
Cardboard box containing one polyethylene bottle of 100 ml or 250 ml with a polyethylene tip adapter, a tamper proof child resistant closure and a measuring syringe. Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Meloxicam is a Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory drug (NSAID) of the oxicam class which acts by inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis, thereby exerting anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-exudative and antipyretic effects. It reduces leukocyte infiltration into the inflamed tissue. To a minor extent it also inhibits collagen-induced thrombocyte aggregation. Meloxicam also has anti-endotoxic properties because it has been shown to inhibit production of thromboxane B2 induced by intravenous E. coli endotoxin administration in pigs. Pharmacokinetic particulars Absorption After a single oral dose of 0.4 mg meloxicam/kg a Cmax value of 0.81 µg/ml was reached after 2 hours. Distribution More than 98 % of meloxicam is bound to plasma proteins. The highest meloxicam concentrations are to be found in liver and kidney. Comparatively low concentrations are detectable in skeletal muscle and fat. Metabolism Meloxicam is predominantly found in plasma. Bile and urine contain only traces of the parent compound. Meloxicam is metabolised to an alcohol, an acid derivative and to several polar metabolites. All major metabolites have been shown to be pharmacologically inactive. Elimination After oral administration the mean plasma elimination half-life is approximately 2.3 hours. Approximately 50 % of the administered dose is eliminated via urine and the remainder via faeces.
Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica GmbH, 55216 Ingelheim/Rhein, Germany
EU/2/97/004/041 100 ml EU/2/97/004/042 250 ml
GTIN description:Metacam 15 mg/ml oral suspension for pigs - 100ml GTIN:5012917010374
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My 9 year old lab would be totally immobilised without this product.
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really good product
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I got a prescription for Metacam from my vet which i emailed to Viovet. Much better value for money when buying from Viovet as opposed to buying from your own vet which is a rip-off. However Metacam does work for arthritis.
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This is an anti-inflamatory for dogs. I have 2 dogs (Cocker Spaniels) who have arthritis so this is excellent for reducing the effects and allowing them to have a full and active life.
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Been using for a number of years. Very good product.
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Below are some recent questions we've received regarding Metacam Oral Suspension, including answers from our team.
Derek Thomson
Once opened how long will a bottle last, as Charlie does not need it all the time at present?
The manufacturers suggest that once opened the bottle will last 6 months and that you should discard the bottle even if you have some left after this time.
Sharon short
Can I give my 3 year old dog who has liver shunt metacam?
This is a very good question. The situation is that Metacam is remarkably safe in most dogs, but much less so if they suffer from certain medical conditions. Reduced liver function is one of these, so there is certainly a risk involved in using Metacam in your dog. That does not mean it is definitely a bad idea, but you have to balance that risk against the perceived benefit (control of pain and inflammation). You should discuss it with your vet who will be more familiar with the precise nature and degree of your dog's condition. I must admit that it I were going to use Metacam, I would start at a very lose dose and possibly monitor liver enzyme levels etc while doing so. If you feel your dog does not particularly need this treatment, it would be safer to avoid it.
Marina
My retired greyhound has an occasional limp . Leg support helps to a degree but Metacam even more so. It is very expensive getting it from the vet so was going to ask for a prescription. Can vet refuse to write one? Thanks.
If your vet is prepared to supply you with a particular medication such as Metacam, then they are not allowed to refuse to write you a prescription. They are howver allowed to charge a small feed which is usually about £10-15. For long term medication, you can ask your vet to write repeats which will allow you to use the prescription multiple times before going back for a new one which will save more money.
A vet may only refuse to write a prescription if they are not willing to prescribe and supply you with the medication themselves, as this means that they do not feel it is suitable for your animal.
You can then email, fax, upload or post your prescription to us.
Donald Field
Our customer asked if the Metacam given to her lame cat could have caused the blocked bladder which happened 36 hours later.
There will not be a direct link with the Metacam, but possibly an indirect one:
Any male cat prone to any cystitis type problem is at risk of developing urethral obstruction at some point in future. It is not rare. Various factors increase that risk, including illness of some other type, altered eating and drinking habits, reduced mobility for a while (and holding on to the urine for longer than normal) etc. These other things might have triggered the cystitis, but it could have happened just the same, with or without the Metacam.
Personally I would suggest that in future you do not give your cat any dried food. If he eats only moist food, he is very unlikely ever to get these urinary problems, because they are rare in cats producing dilute urine. Cats on dried food can produce very concentrated urine at times, which is a risk factor in itself.
liz b
Can I use the metacam I have for dogs for my arthritic cat? Presumably with reduced dosage?
Metacam for dogs came out long before the cat version. Until that time, Metacam for dogs was commonly used in cats. This can however cause serious trouble if it is done inappropriately and if the cat has kidney or gastro-intestinal trouble, or is ill in some other way. Therefore we would not be able to recommend you do this without talking to your own vet first. Doing as you suggest is in fact against current prescribing regulations, so your vet might not feel able to help much either. (Metacam for dogs is three times as strong as the cat version, and the dose rate for dogs is twice that for cats anyway, so a cat should receive one sixth of the amount recommended for a dog of the same weight.)
