Intracin MELOXIN-I (Meloxicam 5 mg/ml) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) injection indicated for the treatment of pain, inflammation, and fever in various livestock species and dogs..
INDICATIONS
- Respiratory Conditions: Used alongside antibiotic therapy for acute respiratory infections and pneumonia.
- Musculoskeletal System: Relieves inflammation and pain associated with conditions like arthritis, synovitis, tendonitis, and laminitis.
- Gynaecological Conditions: Indicated for metritis, uterine prolapse, and mastitis.
- Pain Management: Used to relieve post-operative pain after procedures such as dehorning and for calf diarrhea.
- Osteoarthritis: Controls pain and inflammation associated with joint disease.
- Post-Operative Pain: Alleviates pain and inflammation following orthopedic or soft tissue surgery.
- Other Inflammatory Conditions: Used for conditions like otitis, pharyngitis, and myositis.
3. Horses, Sheep, and Goats
- General Inflammation: Relieves pain and fever associated with various inflammatory states and pyrexia of unknown origin.
- Musculoskeletal: Used to manage acute and chronic locomotor disorders.
ADMINISTRATION
- Dosage for Dogs: The standard recommended dosage for dogs is 1 mL per 10 kg of body weight (equivalent to 0.5 mg per kg).
- Safety: Its safety has not been established for pregnant, lactating, or breeding animals, and caution is required when administering to animals with pre-existing gastrointestinal, renal, or hepatic issues.
- Withdrawal Periods (Cattle): Meat and offal intended for consumption require a minimum of 15 days, and milk requires 5 days following the last injection.
