Medicine Brand

Mel-Vet Plus bolus

Meloxicam 100 mg + Paracetamol 1500 mg

Strength

100 mg

Dosage Form

Bolus

Indication

Meloxicam & Paracetamol (Mel-Vet® Plus) is indicated in inflammation, pain, fever, lameness, dehorning & castration. It is also used as supportive therapy in acute respiratory infections, diarrhea, acute mastitis etc

Dose Guidance

Cattletreatment
PO

Dose

0.01

bolus/kg

Frequency

q24h

Duration

N/A

Purpose

treatment

1 bolus/200 kg body weight daily

Goattreatment
PO

Dose

0.25 – 0.5

bolus/animal

Frequency

q24h

Duration

N/A

Purpose

treatment

1/4 - 1/2 bolus daily

Sheeptreatment
PO

Dose

0.25 – 0.5

bolus/kg

Frequency

q24h

Duration

N/A

Purpose

treatment

1/4 - 1/2 bolus daily.

Buffalotreatment
PO

Dose

0.01

bolus/kg

Frequency

q24h

Duration

N/A

Purpose

treatment

1 bolus/200 kg body weight daily

Contraindications

Gastrointestinal ulceration; renal or hepatic impairment; dehydration or hypovolaemia. Do not combine with other NSAIDs or corticosteroids.

Alternatives

— other brands with Meloxicam

Mel-Vet Plus bolus dose, price and withdrawal period

Mel-Vet Plus bolus is a veterinary bolus containing Meloxicam and Paracetamol (100 mg) from ACME.

Mel-Vet Plus bolus dose in cattle

For treatment, the recommended dose of Mel-Vet Plus bolus in cattle is 0.005 bolus/kg, given orally, once daily. 1 bolus/200 kg body weight daily.

Mel-Vet Plus bolus dose in goat

For treatment, the recommended dose of Mel-Vet Plus bolus in goat is 0.25–0.5 bolus/animal, given orally, once daily. 1/4 - 1/2 bolus daily.

Mel-Vet Plus bolus dose in sheep

For treatment, the recommended dose of Mel-Vet Plus bolus in sheep is 0.25–0.5 bolus/kg, given orally, once daily. 1/4 - 1/2 bolus daily.

Mel-Vet Plus bolus dose in buffalo

For treatment, the recommended dose of Mel-Vet Plus bolus in buffalo is 0.005 bolus/kg, given orally, once daily. 1 bolus/200 kg body weight daily.

Mel-Vet Plus bolus price

Mel-Vet Plus bolus is priced at BDT 160.00 for a pack of 20 bolus.

Mel-Vet Plus bolus withdrawal period

In cattle, the withdrawal period for Mel-Vet Plus bolus is meat 15 days and milk 5 days. Guidance only - verify against the product label, which is the legal authority.

In goat, the withdrawal period for Mel-Vet Plus bolus is meat 15 days and milk 5 days. Guidance only - verify against the product label, which is the legal authority.

In sheep, the withdrawal period for Mel-Vet Plus bolus is meat 15 days and milk 5 days. Guidance only - verify against the product label, which is the legal authority.

In pig, the withdrawal period for Mel-Vet Plus bolus is meat 5 days. Guidance only - verify against the product label, which is the legal authority.

In buffalo, the withdrawal period for Mel-Vet Plus bolus is meat 15 days and milk 5 days. Guidance only - verify against the product label, which is the legal authority.

In cow, the withdrawal period for Mel-Vet Plus bolus is meat 15 days and milk 5 days. Guidance only - verify against the product label, which is the legal authority.

In calf, the withdrawal period for Mel-Vet Plus bolus is meat 15 days and milk 5 days. Guidance only - verify against the product label, which is the legal authority.

In swine, the withdrawal period for Mel-Vet Plus bolus is meat 5 days. Guidance only - verify against the product label, which is the legal authority.

Dosing information is provided for reference by qualified veterinary professionals and does not replace clinical judgement. Prices are indicative and may vary by region and retailer.