POM-V Prescription Required Companion Animal

Emdocam 5 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Dogs and Cats

Active ingredient: Meloxicam

Form

Injection

Species

Cats Dogs

Manufacturer

Emdoka bvba

VMD MA No.

34534/5004

What it's used for

Dogs: Alleviation of inflammation and pain in both acute and chronic musculo-skeletal disorders. Reduction of post-operative pain and inflammation followin...

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Clinical information

Emdocam 5 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Dogs and Cats — SPC Details

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

Dogs:
Alleviation of inflammation and pain in both acute and chronic musculo-skeletal
disorders. Reduction of post-operative pain and inflammation following orthopaedic
and soft tissue surgery.
Cats:
Reduction of post-operative pain after ovariohysterectomy and minor soft tissue
surgery.

Particular care should be taken with regard to the accuracy of dosing including the use
of an appropriate dosing device and careful estimation of body weight.
Avoid introduction of contamination during use.
Dogs:
Musculo-skeletal disorders:
Single subcutaneous injection at a dosage of 0.2 mg meloxicam/kg body weight (i.e.
0.4 ml/10 kg body weight).
Reduction of post-operative pain (over a period of 24 hours):
Single intravenous or subcutaneous injection at a dosage of 0.2 mg meloxicam/kg
body weight (i.e. 0.4 ml/10 kg body weight) before surgery, for example at the time of
induction of anaesthesia.
Cats:
Reduction of post-operative pain:
Single subcutaneous injection at a dosage of 0.3 mg meloxicam/kg body weight (i.e.
0.06 ml/kg body weight) before surgery, for example at the time of induction of
anaesthesia.
As the vial should not be broached more than 50 times the user should select the
most appropriate vial size according to the target species to be treated.

Do not use in cases of hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the
excipients.
Do not use in pregnant or lactating dogs and cats.

Issued: June 2021
AN: 01449/2019
Do not use in dogs and cats suffering from gastrointestinal disorders such as irritation
and haemorrhage, impaired hepatic, cardiac or renal function and haemorrhagic
disorders.
Do not use in dogs and cats less than 6 weeks of age nor in cats of less than 2 kg.

Typical adverse reactions of NSAIDs such as loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhoea,
faecal occult blood, lethargy and renal failure have rarely been reported.
Elevated liver enzymes have been reported in very rare cases.
Haemorrhagic diarrhoea, haematemesis and gastrointestinal ulceration have been
reported in very rare cases. These adverse reactions occur 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.
Anaphylactoid reactions may occur and should be treated symptomatically in very rare
cases.
If adverse reactions occur, treatment should be discontinued and the advice of a
veterinarian should be sought.
The frequency of adverse reactions is defined using the following convention:
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Issued: June 2021
AN: 01449/2019

None.

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 severely dehydrated, hypovolaemic or hypotensive animals which require
parenteral rehydratation, as there may be a potential risk of renal toxicity.
During anaesthesia, monitoring and fluid therapy should be considered as standard
practice.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal
product to animals
Meloxicam may cause allergic reactions. People with known hypersensitivity to Non
Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) should avoid contact with the veterinary
medicinal product.
Accidental self-injection may give rise to pain. In case of accidental self-injection, seek
medical advice immediately and show the package leaflet or the label to the physician.
This product can cause eye irritation. In case of contact with the eyes, immediately
rinse thoroughly with water.

Other NSAIDs, diuretics, anticoagulants, aminoglycoside antibiotics and substances
with high protein binding may compete for binding and thus lead to toxic effects.
Emdocam must not be administered in conjunction with other NSAIDs or
glucocorticosteroids. Concurrent administration of potential nephrotoxic veterinary
medicinal products should be avoided. In animals at anaesthetic risk (e.g. aged
animals) intravenous or subcutaneous fluid therapy during anaesthesia should be
taken into consideration. When anaesthesia and NSAID are concomitantly
administered, a risk for renal function cannot be excluded.
Pre-treatment with anti-inflammatory substances may result in additional or increased
adverse effects and accordingly a treatment-free period with such veterinary medicinal
products should be observed for at least 24 hours before commencement of treatment.
The treatment-free period, however, should take into account the pharmacological
properties of the products used previously.

This veterinary medicinal product does not require any special storage conditions.

Not applicable.
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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.