Metacam® Injection contains meloxicam, a potent non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with strong analgesic and anti-inflammatory activity. It is widely used for the management of pain, inflammation, and fever, offering a favorable safety profile and prolonged duration of action.
🎯 Indications
Cattle
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✔ Acute respiratory disease (supportive therapy)
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✔ Acute mastitis (adjunct to antimicrobial therapy)
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✔ Diarrhea in calves (with rehydration therapy)
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✔ Post-operative pain and inflammation
Horses
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✔ Musculoskeletal disorders (lameness, arthritis)
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✔ Acute and chronic inflammation
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✔ Post-operative pain
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✔ Soft tissue injuries
⭐ Key Benefits
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✔ Powerful pain relief and anti-inflammatory action
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✔ Long duration of effect (once-daily dosing)
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✔ Excellent tissue penetration
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✔ Well-established safety profile
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✔ Reduces fever and improves comfort
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✔ Trusted reference NSAID worldwide
🧬 Active Ingredient
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Meloxicam 20 mg/mL
💉 Dosage & Administration (guideline)
Route: Intravenous (IV) or Subcutaneous (SC) in cattle; IV in horses
Cattle
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0.5 mg meloxicam/kg body weight
→ 2.5 mL / 100 kg BW -
Single dose or as directed by the veterinarian
Horses
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0.6 mg meloxicam/kg body weight
→ 3 mL / 100 kg BW -
Typically once daily
Always follow official prescribing information and veterinary judgment.
📦 Packaging
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50 mL multidose vial
Meloxicam 20 mg/mL