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Loxicom (Meloxicam) 1.5 mg/ml Oral Suspension Rx
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Product Description
Loxicom (Meloxicam) Oral Suspension helps to treat and alleviate the symptoms of osteoarthritis. This drug is designed for use in dogs to alleviate inflammation and discomfort.
Who is Loxicom (Meloxicam) 1.5 mg/ml Oral Suspension for?
Dogs must be 6 months or older.
Why use Loxicom (Meloxicam) 1.5 mg/ml Oral Suspension?
This orally-administered suspension is a highly efficient inflammation and pain medication for dogs with osteoarthritis. It reduces stiffness and increases movement.
How does Loxicom (Meloxicam) 1.5 mg/ml Oral Suspension work?
When this medication is given to the body, it works to reduce inflammation and discomfort by lowering the hormones that cause them.
Manufacturer:
Norbrook
Active Ingredients(s):
Meloxicam 1.5 mg/ml
How is Loxicom (Meloxicam) 1.5 mg/ml Oral Suspension sold?
10 ml, 32 ml, 100 ml or 2 x 100 ml bottles
What are the side effects of Loxicom (Meloxicam) 1.5 mg/ml Oral Suspension?
If you believe your pet is showing symptoms of an adverse response, discontinue treatment and notify a veterinarian. Pale gums, lethargy, shedding, incoordination, seizures, or behavioral changes could occur. Liver-related reactions could include jaundice, with symptoms to include yellow gums, skin, or eyes. Kidney-related reactions could include increased thirst, increased urination, or changes in the color or smell of urine. Stomach ulcers could occur. Symptoms might include inappetence, vomiting, diarrhea, dark stools, tarry stools, bloody stools, or constipation. Digestive upset is the most common side effect of NSAIDs.
What special precautions are there?
Exercise great caution in administering this product to animals with a blood, heart, liver, intestinal, or stomach disorder, animals with diabetes mellitus, dehydrated animals, or senior animals. Do not administer to animals allergic to NSAIDs, Zubrin (tepoxalin), Previcox (firocoxib), Deramaxx (deracoxib), EtoGesic (etodolac), aspirin, Rimadyl (carprofen), or Metacam (meloxicam). Death and renal failure can occur when administered to cats. Therefore, this product should never be administered to a cat. Keep away from children and animals.
What to do if overdose?
If overdose occurs, please contact your local pet hospital or emergency pet clinic immediately.
How can I store Loxicom (Meloxicam) 1.5 mg/ml Oral Suspension?
Excursions up to 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius) are permitted as long as the mean kinetic temperature never exceeds 77 degrees Fahrenheit (25 degrees Celsius). This, however, should be avoided. Excursions between 59 and 86 degrees Fahrenheit (15 and 30 degrees Celsius). Heat and moisture should be kept away. Store between 68 and 77 degrees Fahrenheit (20 and 25 degrees Celsius).
Helpful Tips:
There are a few things you can do to help improve the quality of life for an animal suffering from incurable arthritis. Making sure the animal has a healthy lifestyle, is at a healthy weight, takes joint supplements, and takes NSAIDs may help make them more comfortable.
Overview
1) Shake well, then remove the bottle cap. 2) For dogs under 30 pounds, use the small syringe. For dogs over 30 pounds, use the large syringe. 3) For dogs under 30 pounds, round your pet`s weight to the nearest pound. For dogs over 30 pounds, round your pet`s weight to the nearest 5 pounds. 4) Administer directly into your pet`s mouth, or combine with food. 5) Tightly replace the bottle cap. This product should never be used as a dropper bottle for administration. Syringes are calibrated for the maintenance dosage; use two syringes on the first day. There are also two sizes of syringes included in the box. Use the appropriate syringe for the size of the animal. The little one, with 1 pound increments, is for animals under 30 pounds. The large one is for animals weighing more than 30 pounds, with 5 pound increments. Give.045 mg per pound once a day after the first day. Start with a.09 mg per lb dosage on the first day to establish the lowest dose. It is usually recommended to monitor the animal`s response while using to ensure that the lowest effective dose is used for the shortest period feasible. Weigh the possible benefits and risks with a veterinarian before taking this product.
Main Ingredients
Each milliliter of Loxicom Oral Suspension contains meloxicam equivalent to 1.5 milligrams and sodium benzoate (1.5 milligrams) as a preservative. The chemical name for Meloxicam is 4-Hydroxy-2-methyl-N-(5-methyl-2-thiazolyl)-2H-1,2-benzothiazine-3-carbox-amide-1, 1-dioxide. The formulation is a yellowish viscous suspension.
