Loxicom 5 mg/mL Solution for Injection for Dogs

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Active Ingredient:

meloxicam

5 mg/mL Solution for Injection

Meloxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) of the oxicam class. Each mL of this sterile product for injection contains meloxicam 5.0 mg, alcohol 15%, glycofurol 10%, poloxamer 188 5%, sodium chloride 0.6%, glycine 0.5% and meglumine 0.3%, in water for injection, pH adjusted with sodium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid.

Loxicom 5 mg/mL Solution for Injection for Dogs Indications

Dogs:Loxicom (meloxicam) 5 mg/mL Solution for Injection is indicated in dogs for the control of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis.

Dosage and Administration

Carefully consider the potential benefits and risk of Loxicom and other treatment options before deciding to use Loxicom. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration consistent with individual response.

Dogs:Loxicom 5 mg/mL Solution for Injection should be administered initially as a single dose at 0.09 mg/lb (0.2 mg/kg) body weight intravenously (IV) or subcutaneously (SQ), followed, after 24 hours, by Loxicom Oral Suspension at the daily dose of 0.045 mg/lb (0.1mg/kg) body weight, either mixed with food or placed directly in the mouth.