Metacam 15mg/ml Oral Suspension for Horses 100ml

When your horse is suffering from musculoskeletal conditions, whether acute or chronic, managing their pain and inflammation is paramount. Metacam 15mg/ml Oral Suspension offers a proven solution, specifically designed for equine use. The active ingredient, Meloxicam, works to reduce the inflammation and pain that can severely impact your horse's quality of life and performance.

How Metacam Works

Meloxicam, the active ingredient in Metacam, belongs to the class of drugs known as NSAIDs. It works by inhibiting enzymes involved in the inflammatory pathway, thereby reducing the production of prostaglandins which cause pain and inflammation. This targeted action helps to:

• Reduce Pain: Easing discomfort from various musculoskeletal issues.
• Decrease Inflammation: Alleviating swelling and tenderness in affected areas.
• Improve Mobility: Helping your horse move more comfortably and freely.

Administering Metacam 15mg/ml Oral Suspension for Horses 100ml is straightforward thanks to the included measuring syringe, allowing for precise dosing directly into the mouth or mixed with food. This makes managing your horse's condition easier and less stressful for both you and your animal.

As a VET type product, Metacam 15mg/ml Oral Suspension for Horses 100ml requires a veterinary prescription. Weldricks Pharmacy is a trusted source for your pet's prescribed medicines, offering discreet packaging and convenient delivery options to ensure you receive your horse's treatment quickly and reliably.

Directions for Use

Metacam 15mg/ml Oral Suspension for Horses 100ml is for oral use only and should be administered either mixed with food or directly into the horse's mouth.

• Dose: The recommended dose is 0.6 mg meloxicam/kg body weight.
• Administration: Use the Metacam measuring syringe provided in the package. The syringe fits onto the bottle and has both a ml-graduation and a kg-body weight graduation for accurate dosing.
• Frequency: Administer once daily for up to 14 days.
• Chronic Conditions: For chronic musculoskeletal disorders, once a clinical response has been observed, the dose can be reduced to the minimum effective dose, according to the clinical judgement of the veterinary surgeon.
• Hygiene: Avoid introducing contamination during use. After use, put the cap back on the bottle and rinse the measuring syringe with water before replacing its cap.

Important Warnings and Precautions

• Consult a Vet: Always use this product under the guidance and prescription of a veterinary surgeon.
• Pregnancy and Lactation: Do not use in pregnant or lactating mares. Studies have indicated that meloxicam may be associated with prolonged gestation and/or difficult parturition and show a tocolytic effect in mares when administered close to parturition.
• Gastrointestinal, Hepatic, Cardiac, Renal or Haemorrhagic Disorders: Do not use in horses suffering from gastrointestinal disorders (e.g., irritation, haemorrhage), impaired hepatic (liver), cardiac (heart), or renal (kidney) function, or haemorrhagic disorders.
• Hypersensitivity: Do not use in cases of known hypersensitivity to meloxicam or any of the excipients.
• Age Restrictions: Do not use in horses or foals less than 6 weeks of age.
• Dehydrated/Hypotensive Animals: Avoid use in dehydrated, hypovolaemic, or hypotensive animals as there is a potential risk of increased renal toxicity.
• Overdose: In cases of overdose, symptomatic treatment should be initiated.
• Interaction with Other Medications: Do not use in combination with other NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs) or glucocorticosteroids.
• Adverse Reactions: In very rare cases, transient mild colic and urticaria (hives) have been observed. Anaphylactoid reactions, which may be serious (including fatal), can also occur in very rare cases and should be treated symptomatically. If any adverse reactions occur, discontinue treatment immediately and seek veterinary advice.
• Species Specificity: This product is for use in horses only. Do not administer to other animal species as individual tolerance and pharmacokinetics of meloxicam are variable.
• Withdrawal Periods: Meat and offal: 3 days. Not authorised for use in mares producing milk for human consumption.

Special Precautions for Administering Personnel

• Accidental Ingestion: Accidental ingestion of the product could cause adverse reactions, particularly in children.
• Hypersensitivity: People with known hypersensitivity to NSAIDs should avoid contact with the veterinary medicinal product.
• Medical Advice: In case of accidental ingestion, seek medical advice immediately and show the package leaflet or label to the physician.
• Skin and Eye Contact: This product may cause irritation of the eyes and skin. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. If eye contact occurs, rinse immediately with large amounts of water. If skin contact occurs, wash thoroughly with soap and water.

Active Ingredient & Excipients

The active substance in Metacam 15mg/ml Oral Suspension for Horses 100ml is:

• Meloxicam: 15 mg/ml

Other excipients include:

• Sodium benzoate
• Sorbitol liquid
• Hydroxyethylcellulose
• Ethanol 96%
• Citric acid anhydrous
• Sodium phosphate dodecahydrate
• Water for injections