Acticam 2.5mg Chewable Tablets for Dogs

Country: United Kingdom

Language: English

Source: VMD (Veterinary Medicines Directorate)

Active ingredient:

Meloxicam

Available from:

Ecuphar NV

ATC code:

QM01AC06

INN (International Name):

Meloxicam

Authorization status:

Expired

Summary of Product characteristics

Revised: November 2015
AN: 01432/2014
SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1.
NAME OF THE VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Acticam 2.5mg Chewable Tablets for Dogs
2.
QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Each chewable tablet contains:
ACTIVE SUBSTANCE:
Meloxicam
2.5 mg
EXCIPIENTS:
For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1.
3.
PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Chewable tablets
Light lemon yellow, honey flavoured, round, biconvex, uncoated tablet,
debossed with 'M2' on either side of breakline on one side and plain
on
other side.
The tablet can be divided into two equal parts.
4.
CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1
TARGET SPECIES
Dogs
4.2
INDICATIONS FOR USE, SPECIFYING THE TARGET SPECIES
Alleviation of inflammation and pain in both acute and chronic
musculo-
skeletal disorders.
4.3
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Do not use in pregnant or lactating animals.
Do not use in animals suffering from gastrointestinal disorders such
as
irritation and haemorrhage, impaired hepatic, cardiac or renal
function and
haemorrhagic disorders.
Do not use in dogs less than 6 weeks of age or less than 10 kg body
weight.
Do not use in case of hypersensitivity to the active substance or to
any of
the excipients.
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4.4
SPECIAL WARNINGS FOR EACH TARGET SPECIES
None.
4.5
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE IN ANIMALS
If adverse reactions occur, treatment should be discontinued and the
advice
of a veterinarian should be sought.
Avoid use in any dehydrated, hypovolaemic or hypotensive animal, as
there
is a potential risk of renal toxicity.
This product for dogs should not be used in cats as it is not suitable
for use
in this species.
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN BY THE PERSON ADMINISTERING THE
VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT TO ANIMALS
People with known hypersensitivity to NSAIDs should avoid contact with
the
veterinary medicinal product.
In case of accidental ingestion, seek medical advice immediately and
show
the package leaflet or the label to the physician.
4.6
ADVERSE REACTIONS (FREQUENCY AND SERIOUSNES