Meloshin Plus Bolus Tablet

Meloxicam & Paracetamol is indicated in inflammation, pain, fever, lameness, dehorning & castration. It is also used as supportive therapy in acute respiratory infections, diarrhea, acute mastitis etc.

Meloxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) of oxicam family. It acts by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis, thereby exerting anti- inflammatory, anti-exudative, analgesic and antipyretic properties. Meloxicam has anti-endotoxic properties too. Paracetamol is an antipyretic agent. It reduces fever by depressing the heat regulatory centers in the hypothalamus.

Injection-

• For intramuscular/subcutaneous/intravenous administration.
• Livestock: 1 ml/40 kg body weight as a single dose.

Bolus-

• Large Animal: 1 bolus/200 kg body weight daily.
• Small Animal: 1/4-1/2 bolus daily. Or as directed by the Veterinary Physician.

May cause increased likelihood of bleeding if use in conjunction with Corticosteroids, Heparin, Warfarin, Aspirin, Flunixin & Phenylbutazone.

• Animals less than six weeks old.
• Animals hypersensitive to Meloxicam.
• Contraindicated in animals with impaired renal, hepatic & cardiac function.

A slight transient swelling at the injection site following SC injection may be seen. Prolong use may cause gastrointestinal lesions, inappetence, vomiting and diarrhea.

Not recommended for use in pregnant or lactating animals.

Do not administer concurrently with steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (SAID) & other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID).

Withdrawal period-

• Meloxicam: Meat- 15 days, Milk- 5 days.
• Paracetamol: Not known.

Store in a cool & dry place, protected from light. Keep all medicines out of reach of children.