Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Source: VMD (Veterinary Medicines Directorate)
Meloxicam
Norbrook Laboratories Limited
QM01AC06
Meloxicam
Oral suspension
POM-V - Prescription Only Medicine – Veterinarian
Cats
Anti Inflammatory NSAID
Authorized
2016-02-11
Revised: December 2022 AN: 02473/2022 Page 1 of 6 SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS 1. NAME OF THE VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT Norbrook Meloxicam 0.5mg/ml Oral Suspension for Cats 2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION Each ml contains: ACTIVE SUBSTANCE: Meloxicam 0.5 mg EXCIPIENT: Sodium benzoate 1.5 mg For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1. 3. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Oral suspension Pale yellow suspension. 4. CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 TARGET SPECIES Cats. 4.2 INDICATIONS FOR USE, SPECIFYING THE TARGET SPECIES Alleviation of mild to moderate post-operative pain and inflammation following surgical procedures in cats, e.g. orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery. Alleviation of inflammation and pain in acute and chronic musculo-skeletal disorders in cats. 4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS Do not use in pregnant or lactating cats. Do not use in cats suffering from gastrointestinal disorders such as irritation and haemorrhage, impaired hepatic, cardiac or renal function and haemorrhagic disorders. Do not use in case of hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients Do not use in cats less than 6 weeks of age. Revised: December 2022 AN: 02473/2022 Page 2 of 6 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. Post-operative pain and inflammation following surgical procedures: In case additional pain relief is required, multimodal pain therapy should be considered. Chronic musculoskeletal disorders: Response to long-term therapy should be monitored at regular intervals by a veterinary surgeon. Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal product to animals People with known hypersensitivity to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) should avoid contact with the Read the complete document