Meloshin Plus (Vet) Bolus
Generic Name: Meloxicam BP & Paracetamol BP
Therapeutic Category : NSAID
Each box contains 10 x 2’s bolus in Alu-PVC/PVDC blister.
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- Composition
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Each bolus contains Meloxicam BP 100 mg & Paracetamol BP 1500 mg.
- 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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It 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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Route of Administration: For oral administration only.
Large Animal: 1 bolus/200 kg body weight once daily.
Small Animal: 1/2 - 1/4 bolus once daily.
Or as directed by the registered Veterinarian.
- Side Effects
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Common Side effects: A slight transient swelling at the injection site following SC injection may be seen.
Rare side effects: 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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Contra-indication Animals hypersensitive to Meloxicam, Paracetamol 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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Meat: 15 days & Milk: 5 days.
- Drug Interaction
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With medicine: May cause increased likelihood of bleeding if use in conjunction with Corticosteroids, Heparin, Warfarin, Aspirin, Flunixin & Phenylbutazone.
With feed & others: Not known.
- Storage
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To be dispensed & sold only by the prescription of a registered Veterinarian & should not be used more than the mentioned amount in the prescription. Fulfill the course of antibiotics according to the advice of the registered Veterinarian.
Store below 30ºC temperature & dry place, protected from light.
Keep all medicines out of reach of children.
- Pack Size
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Each box contains 10 x 2’s bolus in Alu-PVC/PVDC blister.