Products / NSAID / Meloshin Plus (Vet) Injection

Meloshin Plus (Vet) Injection

Generic Name: Meloxicam BP & Paracetamol BP Therapeutic Category : NSAID

10 ml Vial.

Download Catalog
Meloshin Plus (Vet) Injection
Composition

Each ml contains Meloxicam BP 20 mg & Paracetamol BP 150 mg.

Mode of action

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

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

Route of Administration: For intramuscular/subcutaneous/intravenous administration.
Livestock: 1 ml / 40 kg body weight as a single dose. 
Or as directed by the registered Veterinarian

 

Side Effects

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

Do not administer concurrently with steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (SAID) & other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID). 

Contraindications

Contra-indication Animals hypersensitive to Meloxicam, Paracetamol or those have kidney, liver & cardiac problem. 

Pregnancy Lactation

Not recommended for use in pregnant or lactating animals. 

Withdrawal Period

Meat: 15 days & Milk: 5 days.

 

Drug Interaction

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

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

10 ml Vial.

Related Product