Loxicom 0.5 mg/ml Oral Suspension for Cats
Active ingredient: Meloxicam
Form
Drops
Species
Manufacturer
Norbrook Laboratories Limited
VMD MA No.
02000/5000
What it's used for
Alleviation of mild to moderate post-operative pain and inflammation following surgical procedures in cats, e.g. orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery. Allev...
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Loxicom 0.5 mg/ml Oral Suspension for Cats — SPC Details
Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 26 Mar 2026.
surgical procedures in cats, e.g. orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery.
Alleviation of inflammation and pain in acute and chronic musculo-skeletal disorders
in cats.
Dosage
Post-operative pain and inflammation following surgical procedures:
After initial treatment with Loxicom 5 mg/ml solution for injection for dogs and cats
continue treatment 24 hours later with Loxicom 0.5 mg/ml oral suspension for cats at
a dosage of 0.05 mg meloxicam/kg body weight. The oral follow-up dose may be
administered once daily (at 24-hour intervals) for up to four days.
Acute musculo-skeletal disorders:
Initial treatment is a single oral dose of 0.2 mg meloxicam/kg body weight on the first
day. Treatment is to be continued once daily by oral administration (at 24-hour
intervals) at a dose of 0.05 mg meloxicam/kg body weight for as long as acute pain
and inflammation persist.
Chronic musculo-skeletal disorders:
Initial treatment is a single oral dose of 0.1 mg meloxicam/kg bodyweight on the first
day. Treatment is to be continued once daily by oral administration (at 24 hour
intervals) at a maintenance dose of 0.05 mg meloxicam/kg bodyweight.
A clinical response is normally seen within 7 days. Treatment should be discontinued
after 14 days at the latest if no clinical improvement is apparent.
Route and method of administration
Dosing procedure:
The syringe fits onto the bottle and has a kg-body weight scale which corresponds to
the maintenance dose of 0.05 mg meloxicam/kg body weight. Thus for initiation of
the treatment of chronic musculo-skeletal disorders on the first day, twice the
maintenance volume will be required. For initiation of the treatment of acute
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musculo-skeletal disorders on the first day, 4 times the maintenance volume will be
required.
Particular care should be taken with regard to the accuracy of dosing. The
recommended dose should not be exceeded. The suspension should be given using
the Loxicom measuring syringe provided in the package.
Advice on correct administration
To be administered with food or directly into the mouth.
Shake well before use.
Avoid introduction of contamination during use.
Do not use in cats suffering from gastrointestinal disorders such as irritation and
haemorrhage, impaired hepatic, cardiac or renal function and haemorrhagic
disorders.
Do not use in case of hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the
excipients
Do not use in cats less than 6 weeks of age.
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faecal occult blood, lethargy and renal failure have occasionally been reported.
Gastrointestinal ulceration and elevated liver enzymes were 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.
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:
- very common (more than 1 in 10 animals treated displaying adverse reactions)
- common (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 100 animals treated)
- uncommon (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 1,000 animals treated)
- rare (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 10,000 animals treated)
- very rare (less than 1 animal in 10,000 animals treated, including isolated reports).
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Special precautions for use in animals
Avoid use in any dehydrated, hypovolaemic or hypotensive animal, as there is a
potential risk of renal toxicity.
Post-operative pain and inflammation following surgical procedures:
In case additional pain relief is required, multimodal pain therapy should be
considered.
Chronic musculoskeletal disorders:
Response to long-term therapy should be monitored at regular intervals by a
veterinary surgeon.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal
product to animals
People with known hypersensitivity to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
(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.
This product can cause eye irritation. In case of contact with the eyes, immediately
rinse thoroughly with water.
with high protein binding may compete for binding and thus lead to toxic effects.
Loxicom must not be administered in conjunction with other NSAIDs or
glucocorticosteroids. Concurrent administration of potential nephrotoxic drugs should
be avoided.
Pre-treatment with other 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.
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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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