POM-V Prescription Required Companion Animal

Metaxx 0.5 mg/ml Oral Suspension for Cats and Guinea Pigs

Active ingredient: Meloxicam

Form

Liquid

Species

Cats Guinea pig

Manufacturer

Alfasan Nederland B.V.

VMD MA No.

36408/5025

What it's used for

Cats: Alleviation of mild to moderate post-operative pain and inflammation following surgical procedures in cats, e.g. orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery....

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Clinical information

Metaxx 0.5 mg/ml Oral Suspension for Cats and Guinea Pigs — SPC Details

Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 26 Mar 2026.

Cats:
Alleviation of mild to moderate post-operative pain and inflammation following
surgical procedures in cats, e.g. orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery.
Alleviation of pain and inflammation in acute and chronic musculo-skeletal
disorders in cats.
Guinea pigs:
Alleviation of mild to moderate post-operative pain associated with soft tissue
surgery such as male castration.

Do not use in pregnant or lactating animals.
Do not use in cats suffering from gastrointestinal disorders such as irritation
and haemorrhage, impaired hepatic, cardiac or renal function and
haemorrhagic disorders.

Issued: May 2024
AN: 02225/2022
Do not use in cases of hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the
excipients.
Do not use in cats less than 6 weeks of age.
Do not use in guinea pigs less than 4 weeks of age.

Cats:
FrequencyAdverse eventVery rare
(<1 animal / 10,000 animals
treated, including isolated
reports):
Appetite loss
, lethargy
,
vomiting
, diarrhoea
, blood in
faeces (occult)
, gastric
ulceration
, small intestine
ulcer
.
Renal failure
, elevated liver
enzymes
Typical adverse reactions of NSAIDs
These side effects are in most cases transient and disappear following
termination of the treatment but may be serious or fatal.
Cats and guinea pigs:
If adverse reactions occur, treatment should be discontinued and the advice of
a veterinarian should be sought.
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 package
leaflet for respective contact details.

None

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 use in cats and guinea pigs:
In case additional pain relief is required, multimodal pain therapy should be
considered.
Chronic musculoskeletal disorders in cats:
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
Meloxicam and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may
cause hypersensitivity reactions. People with known hypersensitivity to NSAIDs
should avoid contact with the veterinary medicinal product. Wash hands after
use.
Accidental ingestion of the product may cause gastrointestinal effects, such as
nausea and gastric pain. Avoid accidental ingestion by children. Do not leave
the filled syringe unattended. Any uneaten medicated food must be disposed of
immediately and the bowl washed thoroughly. 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.
Other precautions
Not applicable.

Issued: May 2024
AN: 02225/2022

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.
In cats, pre-treatment with anti-inflammatory substances other than meloxicam
at a single dose of 0.2 mg/kg 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.

Issued: May 2024
AN: 02225/2022

5 ml: Store below 30°C. Do not refrigerate or freeze.
10 ml: Do not refrigerate or freeze.
25 ml: Do not refrigerate or freeze.

Not applicable
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.