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Rheumocam 330mg Granules for Horses

Active ingredient: Meloxicam

Form

Powder

Species

Horses

Manufacturer

Chanelle Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing Ltd

VMD MA No.

08749/5023

What it's used for

Alleviation of inflammation and relief of pain in both acute and chronic musculo- skeletal disorders in horses weighing between 500 and 600 kg.

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Clinical information

Rheumocam 330mg Granules for Horses — SPC Details

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

Alleviation of inflammation and relief of pain in both acute and chronic musculo-
skeletal disorders in horses weighing between 500 and 600 kg.

In-feed use.

Issued: November 2021
AN: 00301/2021
To be administered mixed with food at a dose of 0.6 mg/kg body weight, once daily,
up to 14 days. The product should be added to 250 g of muesli feed, prior to feeding.
Each sachet contains one dose for a horse weighing between 500 and 600 kg and
the dose must not be divided into smaller doses.
Avoid introduction of contamination during use.

Do not use in pregnant or lactating mares.
Do not use in horses 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 horses less than 6 weeks of age.

Isolated cases of adverse reactions typically associated with NSAIDs were observed
in clinical trials (slight urticaria, diarrhoea). Symptoms were reversible. In very rare
cases loss of appetite, lethargy, abdominal pain and colitis have been reported. In
very rare cases anaphylactoid reactions, which may be serious (including fatal), may
occur and should be treated symptomatically.
The frequency of adverse reactions is defined using the following convention:
- very common (more than 1 in 10 animals treated displaying adverse reaction(s))
- 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).

None.

Issued: November 2021
AN: 00301/2021

Special precautions for use in animals
Avoid use in any dehydrated, hypovolaemic or hypotensive animal, as there is a
potential risk of renal toxicity.
In order to minimise risk of intolerance, the product should be mixed into muesli feed.
This product is only for use in horses weighing between 500 and 600 kg.
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.

Do not administer concurrently with glucocorticoids, other NSAIDs or with anti-
coagulant agents.

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

Meat and offal: 3 days.
Not authorised for use in lactating animals producing milk for human consumption.
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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.