Meloxicam Dog Tablets

Meloxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory compound of the oxicam group, which acts by inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis. Meloxicam exerts anti-inflammatory, anti-exudative, analgesic and antipyretic effects. It inhibits leukocyte infiltration into the inflamed tissue and prevents bone and cartilage destruction. To a minor extent, it also inhibits collagen-induced thrombocyte aggregation.

Size: 1 mg & 2.5 mg tablets

Dosage and Administration

Initial treatment is a single dose of 0.2 mg meloxicam/mg bodyweight on the first day. Treatment is to be continued once daily by oral administration (at 24-hour intervals) at a maintenance dose of 0.1 mg meloxicam/kg bodyweight Each chewable tablet contains either 1.0 mg or 2.5 mg meloxicam, which corresponds to the daily maintenance dose for a 10 kg bodyweight dog or a 25 kg bodyweight dog respectively. Each chewable tablet can be halved for accurate dosing according to the individual bodyweight of the animal. Wagg & Purr® Meloxicam Tablets can be administered with or without food, are flavoured and are taken by dogs voluntarily.

Use of Wagg & Purr® Meloxicam Dog Oral Suspension should be considered for animals where more precise dosing is indicated. For dogs weighing less than 4 kg, the use of Wagg & Purr® Meloxicam Dog Oral Suspension is recommended. A clinical response is normally seen within 3-4 days. If no improvement is seen after 10 days of treatment, discontinue use and consult your veterinary surgeon.

Dose scheme for the maintenance dose:

Bodyweight (kg)  Number of chewable tablets (1 mg) Number of chewable tablets (2.5 mg) mg / kg 
4.0 - 7.0  1/2  nil  0.13 - 0.1
7.1 - 10.0 1 nil  0.14 - 0.1
10.1 - 15.0 1 1/2  nil  0.15 - 0.1
15.1 - 20.0 2 nil 0.13 - 0.1
20.1 - 25.0 nil 1 0.12 - 0.1
25.1 - 35.0 nil 1 1/2  0.15 - 0.1
35.1 - 50.0 nil  2 0.14 - 0.1

 

Active Constituent(s)

Meloxicam 1 mg/tablet, 2.5 mg/tablet

Indications

Wagg & Purr® Meloxicam Tablets are for the alleviation of inflammation and pain in both acute and chronic musculoskeletal disorders in dogs

Contraindications

Contraindicated for use in bitches in the last third of pregnancy or during lactation. Contraindicated for use in dogs less than 6 weeks of age or less than 4 kg bodyweight. Contraindicated in animals suffering from gastrointestinal disorders such as irritation and haemorrhage, impaired hepatic, cardiac or renal function and haemorrhagic disorders or individual hypersensitivity to the product.

Related products

Carprofen Injection

Wagg & Purr® Carprofen Injection is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic ...

Meloxicam Injectable 5 mg/mL 20 mL

Meloxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) compound of the oxicam class, which ...

Meloxicam Dog Oral Suspension

Meloxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory compound of the oxicam group, which acts by ...