Melosil 30 Ml

Anti Inflammatory & Analgesic

Melosil Suspension

• Meloxicam is a Non steroidal and Anti inflammatory Drug (NSAID) used to treat Pain and Inflammation in Rheumatic diseases and Osteoarthritis. It is recommended that it be used for as short a period as possible and at a low dose.

Composition:

• Each ml contains Meloxicam IP 1.5 mg & Excipients q.s.

Dose:

• For Dogs and Cats, Melosil Oral Suspension should be administered initially at 0.2 mg/kg body weight only on the first day of treatment. For all treatments after day one, a dose of 0.1 mg/kg body weight. It should be given for 3-5 days only and more than this should be given as per Veterinarian’s advise.

Pharmacodynamics:

• Meloxicam inhibits prostaglandin synthetase\ (cylooxygenase 1 and 2) enzymes leading to a decreased synthesis of prostaglandins, which normally mediate painful inflammatory symptoms. As prostaglandins sensitize neuronal pain receptors, inhibition of their synthesis leads to analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects.

Indications:

• Meloxicam is used to relieve pain, inflammation, and fever in dogs and cats. It is indicated for the treatment of osteoarthritis in dogs and cats. It is also used to treat pain associated with surgery.

Directions for Use:

• It is usually given once a day with or without food. Adminster meloxicam at the same time every day.

Side effects:

• The most common side effects of meloxicam in dogs are gastrointestinal upset, including vomiting, soft stools, and lack of appetite.

Caution:

• Do not use in pregnant or lactating dogs. Do not use in dogs suffering from gastrointestinal disorders such as irritation and haemorrhage, impaired hepatic, cardiac or renal function and haemorrhagic disorders.

Storage:

• Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature.