VeterinaryNsaids & Pain Relief

Mel-Vet®

Injection
5 mg/ml
GENERIC NAMEMeloxicam
MANUFACTURED BYThe ACME Laboratories Ltd
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৳ 400.00/ 10 x 10 ml
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(Unit: ৳ 40.00 / 10 ml)
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Composition

Mel Vet Injection: Each ml contains Meloxicam BP 5 mg.
Mel Vet 2% Injection: Each ml contains Meloxicam BP 20 mg.
Mel Vet Bolus: Each bolus contains Meloxicam BP 100 mg.

Description

Mel-Vet is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) of the oxicam family. It acts by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis, thereby exerting anti-inflammatory, anti-exudative, analgesic, and antipyretic properties. Meloxicam also possesses anti-endotoxic properties.

Indications

Cattle:

Mel-Vet is indicated for the management of inflammation, pain, fever, lameness, dehorning, and castration.
The formulation is also used as supportive therapy in acute respiratory infection, diarrhea, and acute mastitis.

Dog:

Mel-Vet is indicated for the treatment of osteoarthritis.

Pig:

Mel-Vet is indicated for the management of inflammation and locomotor disorders.

Dosage & Administration

Route of Administration: SC, IV, IM injection, or oral bolus.

Mel-Vet Injection (SC/IV/IM):

Cattle: 1 ml/10 kg body weight (0.5 mg/kg) SC/IV/IM as a single dose.
Dog: 1 ml/25 kg body weight (0.2 mg/kg) SC as a single dose.
Pig: 1 ml/10 kg body weight (0.5 mg/kg) SC single dose, followed by 0.1 mg/kg orally daily for 2 weeks.

Mel-Vet 2% Injection (SC/IV/IM):

Cattle: 1 ml/40 kg body weight (0.5 mg/kg) SC/IV/IM as a single dose.
Dog: 0.2 ml/20 kg body weight (0.2 mg/kg) SC as a single dose.
Pig: 1 ml/40 kg body weight (0.5 mg/kg) SC single dose, followed by 0.1 mg/kg orally daily for 2 weeks.

Mel-Vet Bolus (Oral):

Cattle: 1 bolus/100 kg body weight (1 mg/kg) as a single dose.
Dog: 0.2 mg/kg body weight single dose on day 1, then 0.1 mg/kg daily from day 2.

Or as directed by the registered veterinary physician.

Interaction

With medicine: May cause increased likelihood of bleeding if use in conjunction with corticosteroids, heparin, warfarin, aspirin, flunixin & phenylbutazone. No interaction known with feed or food.

Contraindications

Animals less than six weeks old. Animals hypersensitive to meloxicam. Contraindicated in animals with impaired renal, hepatic, or cardiac function.

Side Effects

Common side effects: Emesis in cats and dogs, liquid and soft feces in cattle, and sweating and urination in horses are some of the side effects. Rare side effects: None reported.

Pregnancy & Lactation

May be used in pregnant and lactating animals. However, risk and necessity should be considered during administration of medicine in pregnant and lactating animals.

Precautions & Warnings

Do not administer concurrently with steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

Storage Conditions

Store below 30°C in a dry place. Protect from direct sunlight. Keep all medicines out of reach of children.

Withdrawal Period

Cattle — Meat: 15 days; Milk: 5 days. Pig — Meat: 5 days.

Mel-Vet® • 10 x 10 ml
৳ 400.00