Metacam 2.5 mg Chewable Tablets for Dogs

which can be given orally or alternatively using Metacam 5 mg/ml solution for
injection for dogs and cats.
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.
Each chewable tablet contains 2.5 mg meloxicam, which corresponds to the daily
maintenance dose for a 25 kg body weight dog.
Each chewable tablet can be halved for accurate dosing according to the individual
body weight of the dog. 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.
The veterinary medicinal product can be administered with or without food, are
flavoured and are taken by most dogs voluntarily.

Amended pages: January 2026
Dose scheme for the maintenance dose:
Body weight (kg)
Number of
chewable
tablets
2.5 mg
mg/kg
4.0–7.00.13–0.17.1–10.00.14–0.110.1–15.00.15–0.115.1–20.00.13–0.120.1–25.010.12–0.125.1–35.01½0.15–0.135.1–50.020.14–0.1
The use of Metacam oral suspension for dogs may be considered for an even more
precise dosing. For dogs weighing less than 4 kg the use of Metacam oral
suspension for dogs is recommended.
A clinical response is normally seen within 3 to 4 days. Treatment should be
discontinued after 10 days if no clinical improvement is apparent.