Meloxidyl Oral Suspension for dogs is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used for the control of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis in dogs.
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Possible Side Effects: The most common adverse reactions associated with meloxicam are vomiting, soft stools, diarrhea and lack of appetite. Other adverse reactions may include dark or tarry stools, increased water consumption, increased urination, pale gums due to anemia, yellowing of gums, skin or white of the eye due to jaundice, lethargy, incoordination, seizure or behavior changes.
Serious adverse reactions associated with this drug class can occur without warning and in rare situations result in death. Contact your veterinarian immediately if any signs of intolerance are observed.
Precautions: Do not use in dogs with known hypersensitivity to meloxicam.
Do not use meloxicam in cats. Acute renal failure and death have been associated with the use of meloxicam in cats.
Avoid use along with other anti-inflammatory drugs, such as NSAIDS or corticosteroids.
Warnings: Overdoses can be very dangerous. Keep out of reach of children and animals.
Always follow the dosage instructions provided by your veterinarian. If you have difficulty giving the medication, contact your veterinarian.
If you miss a dose, give it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to the regular schedule. Do not give two doses at once.
This medication should only be given to the pet for whom it was prescribed.
Disposal of Unused Prescription Medications
- Return unwanted or unused medications to Revival Animal Health in person, or visit www.disposemymeds.org to find a pharmacy near you.
- A secondary method of drug disposal is to remove the unwanted medication from any wrappers or containers and place it in a plastic bag with moist coffee grounds or cat litter. This can be disposed of in the regular garbage collection.
- Please do NOT dispose of unwanted meds down the drain or toilet, as this may eventually find its way into the human water supply.
Learn more about disposal of unused prescription medications
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Disposal of Medical Sharps
- When you're finished with the syringe and needle, do not try to recap, remove, bend or break the needle. This is where most injuries occur.
- Dispose the syringe and needle immediately in a nearby sharps container. All sharps must be deposited in a puncture-proof container. Make sure your storage location is child and animal proof.
- As with all product handling, make sure you wash your hands after handling medical sharps.
Disposal of Sharps Container
- When your sharps container is half-full, sift dry Portland Cement throughout the sharps. Fill the container with water, and rotate until the cement is mixed and the sharps have been distributed throughout the cement mixture. Let cement dry for 24 hours.
- Seal the lid of the container tightly and use duct tape to seal. Label the container "Livestock Sharps" to properly identify the contents.
- Dispose of the containers in accordance with your state's regulations.
Our pharmacy hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. − 4:30 p.m. CST.
Active Ingredient: Meloxicam
Storage: Store between 68° to 77°F. Excursions are permitted between 59° to 89°F.
