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Animeloxan 1.5 mg/ml Oral Suspension for Dogs

Active ingredient: Meloxicam

Form

Liquid

Species

Dogs

Manufacturer

aniMedica GmbH

VMD MA No.

24745/5000

What it's used for

Alleviation of inflammation and pain in both acute and chronic musculo-skeletal disorders.

Full indications, dosage and side effects ↓
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Clinical information

Animeloxan 1.5 mg/ml Oral Suspension for Dogs — SPC Details

Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 18 Mar 2026.

Alleviation of inflammation and pain in both acute and chronic musculo-skeletal
disorders.
Do not use in pregnant or lactating animals.
Do not use in animals suffering from gastrointestinal disorders such as irritation
and haemorrhage, impaired hepatic, cardiac or renal function and haemorrhagic
disorders.
Do not use in cases of hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the
excipients.

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Do not use in dogs less than 6 weeks of age.
Dog:
Undetermined frequency
(cannot be estimated from
the available data):
Appetite loss
, vomiting
, diarrhoea
, blood in
faeces
1,2
, apathy
1
These typical adverse drug reactions of NSAIDs occur occasionally and
generally within the first treatment week and are in most cases transient and
disappear following termination of the treatment but in very rare cases may be
serious or fatal.
occult
Reporting adverse events is important. It allows continuous safety monitoring of
a veterinary medicinal product. Reports should be sent, preferably via a
veterinarian, to either the marketing authorisation holder or the national
competent authority via the national reporting system. See also the last section
of the package leaflet for respective contact details.

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None.

i). Special precautions for use in animals
If adverse reactions occur, treatment should be discontinued and the advice of a
veterinarian should be sought.
Avoid use in any dehydrated, hypovolaemic or hypotensive animal, as there is a
potential risk of increased renal toxicity.
In case of prolonged use, monitoring during treatment should be carried out.
ii). Special precautions to be take by the person administering the veterinary
medicinal product to animals
People with known hypersensitivity to NSAIDs should avoid contact with the
veterinary medicinal product.
In case of accidental ingestion, seek medical advice immediately and show the
package leaflet or the label to the physician.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment:
Not applicable.
iii). Other precautions
Not applicable.
Other NSAIDs, diuretics, anticoagulants, aminoglycoside antibiotics and
substances with high protein binding may compete for binding and thus lead to
toxic effects. Meloxicam must not be administered in conjunction with other
NSAIDs or glucocorticosteroids.
Pre-treatment with anti-inflammatory substances may result in additional or
increased adverse effects and accordingly a treatment-free period with such
drugs should be observed for at least 24 hours before commencement of
treatment. The treatment-free period, however, should take into account the
pharmacokinetic properties of the veterinary medicinal products used
previously.
Meloxicam may antagonise the antihypertensive effects of ACE inhibitors.
This veterinary medicinal product does not require any special storage
conditions.
Not applicable

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5.

This information is sourced from the official Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) published by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD). It is provided for informational purposes only and does not replace professional veterinary advice. Always consult your vet before administering any medication.

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