Medicine Brand

Mel vet plus

Meloxicam 20 mg + Paracetamol 150 mg

Strength

20 mg

Dosage Form

Injection

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.

Mode of Action

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.

Dose Guidance

Livestocktreatment
IM, IV, SC

Dose

0.03

mL/kg

Frequency

q24h

Duration

1 day

Purpose

treatment

1 ml / 40 kg body weight as a single dose.

Contraindications

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

Alternatives

— other brands with Meloxicam

Mel vet plus dose, price and withdrawal period

Mel vet plus is a veterinary injection containing Meloxicam and Paracetamol (20 mg) from ACI.

Mel vet plus dose in livestock

For treatment, the recommended dose of Mel vet plus in livestock is 0.025 mL/kg, given IM, IV, SC, once daily for 1 day. 1 ml / 40 kg body weight as a single dose.

Mel vet plus withdrawal period

In livestock, the withdrawal period for Mel vet plus is meat 15 days and milk 5 days. Meloxicam: Meat- Meat must not be consumed up to 15 days after administration of this medicine & Milk- Milk must not be consumed up to 5 days after administration of this medicine.

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.