- Composition
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Each ml contains Meloxicam BP 20 mg & Paracetamol BP 150
mg.
- Description
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Meloxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) of oxicam
family. It acts by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis, thereby exerting
anti-inflammatory, anti-exudative, analgesic and antipyretic properties.
Meloxicam has anti-endotoxic properties too. Paracetamol is an antipyretic
agent. It reduces fever by depressing the heat regulatory centers in the
hypothalamus.
- Mode of action
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Meloxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) of oxicam
family. It acts by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis, thereby exerting
anti-inflammatory, anti-exudative, analgesic and antipyretic properties.
Meloxicam has anti-endotoxic properties too. Paracetamol is an antipyretic
agent. It reduces fever by depressing the heat regulatory centers in the
hypothalamus.
- Indications
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Meloshin Plus (Vet) is indicated in inflammation, pain, fever, lameness,
dehorning & castration. It is also used as supportive therapy in acute
respiratory infections, diarrhoea, acute mastitis etc.
- Dosage Administration
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For intramuscular/subcutaneous/intravenous administration.
Livestock: 1 ml / 40 kg body weight as a single dose.
- Side Effects
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A slight transient swelling at the injection site following SC injection may be
seen. Prolong use may cause gastrointestinal lesions, inappetence,
vomiting and diarrhoea.
- Precautions
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Do not administer concurrently with steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
(SAID) & other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID).
- Contraindications
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Animals that hypersensitive to Meloxicam or those have kidney, liver &
cardiac problem.
- Pregnancy Lactation
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Not recommended for use in pregnant or lactating animals.
- Withdrawal Period
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After using Meloshin Plus (Vet) meat should not be eaten for 15 days and
milk for 5 days.
- Drug Interaction
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May cause increased likelihood of bleeding if use in conjunction with
Corticosteroids, Heparin, Warfarin, Aspirin, Flunixin & Phenylbutazone
- Storage
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Store at a temperature below 30 C, protect from light & dry place. Keep all
medicines out of reach of children
- Pack Size
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Injection:10 ml Vial.