Metacam 15mg/ml Oral Suspension for Pigs 100ml

Metacam 15mg/ml Oral Suspension for Pigs 100ml.

Uses

For use in non-infectious locomotor disorders to reduce the symptoms of lameness and inflammation. For adjunctive therapy in the treatment of puerperal septicaemia and toxaemia (Mastitis-Metritis-Agalactia syndrome MMA) with appropriate antibiotic therapy.

Dosage and administration

Oral suspension to be administered at a dosage of 0.4 mg/kg body weight (i.e. 2.7 ml/100 kg) in combination with antibiotic therapy, as appropriate. If required, a second administration of Meloxicam can be given after 24 hours. In cases of MMA with severely disturbed general demeanour (e.g. anorexia) the use of Metacam 20 mg/ml solution for injection is recommended. 

To be administered preferably mixed with a small quantity of feed. Alternatively to be given prior to feeding, or directly into the mouth.

The suspension should be given using the measuring syringe provided in the package. The syringe fits onto the bottle and has a kg-body weight scale.

Shake well before use.

After administration of the veterinary medicinal product, close the bottle by replacing the cap, wash the measuring syringe with warm water and let it dry.