Metacam 1.5 mg/ml Oral Suspension for Dogs

Initial treatment is a single 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 maintenance dose of 0.1 mg meloxicam/kg body weight.
For longer term treatment, once clinical response has been observed (after ≥ 4
days), the dose of the veterinary medicinal product can be adjusted to the lowest
effective individual dose reflecting that the degree of pain and inflammation
associated with chronic musculo-skeletal disorders may vary over time.
To be administered orally either mixed with food or directly into the mouth.
The suspension can be given using either the drop dispenser of the bottle (for very
small breeds) or the measuring syringe provided in the package.
Dosing procedure using the drop dispenser of the bottle:
Initial dose: 4 drops/kg body weight
Maintenance dose: 2 drops/kg body weight.

Amended pages: April 2025
Dosing procedure using the measuring syringe:
The syringe fits onto the drop dispenser of the bottle and has a kg-body weight scale
which corresponds to the maintenance dose. Thus for initiation of the therapy on the
first day, twice the maintenance volume will be required.
Alternatively therapy may be initiated with Metacam 5 mg/ml solution for injection.
A clinical response is normally seen within 3 to 4 days. Treatment should be
discontinued after 10 days at the latest if no clinical improvement is apparent.
Particular care should be taken with regard to the accuracy of dosing. To ensure a
correct dosage, body weight should be determined as accurately as possible. The
use of suitably calibrated measuring equipment is recommended. Shake well before
use.
Avoid introduction of contamination during use.