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27826
Meloxicam Tablet Rx
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Meloxicam Tablet Description
Meloxicam is an anti-inflammatory, nonsteroidal drug prescribed to relieve fever, primary dysmenorrhea, and arthritis symptoms. It is also an analgesic when there is an inflammatory component. *Sold per tablet.
What is Meloxicam Tablet?
Meloxicam is a nonsteroidal ant-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat inflammation and reduce pain associated with acute and chronic musculoskeletal disorders such as osteoarthritis and arthritis in dogs and cats.
Which animals/pets is Meloxicam Tablet for?
For use in cats and dogs.
Meloxicam Tablet uses
Features of Meloxicam:
- Easily administered
- Improves mobility
- Reduces stiffness
- Decreases inflammation
- Eases pain
What does Meloxicam Tablet do?
Meloxicam blocks prostaglandin-making enzymes (cyclooxygenase 1 and 2) and it reduces prostaglandin levels. Because of this action, inflammation, and the symptoms thereof, are reduced.
Meloxicam Tablet side effects
The most frequently reported adverse reaction to NSAIDs is upset stomach. However, other side effects could develop because of stomach ulcers, including:
- Constipation
- Bloody stools
- Tarry stools
- Dark stools
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Loss of appetite
- Urine smell changes
- Urine color changes
- Increased urination
- Increased thirst
- Eyes
- Skin
- Gums
- Behavioral changes
- Seizures
- Incoordination
- Shedding
- Lethargy
- Pale gums
Meloxicam Tablet ingredients
Meloxicam
Meloxicam Tablet overdose: What to do?
Contact your closest emergency pet hospital
What to know before using Meloxicam Tablet
Notify your veterinarian if your dog:
- Is lactating or pregnant
- Has high blood pressure
- Suffers from heart disease
- Has a bleeding disorder
- Is retaining fluid
- Suffers from congestive heart failure
- Has been diagnosed with kidney or liver disease
- Has bleeding or an ulcer in the stomach
- Is allergic to any NSAID, including aspirin
How is Meloxicam Tablet sold?
Sold by the tablet in strengths of 7.5 mg and 15 mg.
Manufacturer
Unichem Laboratories
Tips for using Meloxicam Tablet
While there is no cure for arthritis, combining the appropriate NSAID with joint support supplements and healthy lifestyle and weight could improve the quality of life of your dog.
Overview
Use as directed by your veterinarian.
Main Ingredients
Meloxicam
The inactive ingredients in MOBIC tablets include colloidal silicon dioxide, sodium citrate dihydrate, crospovidone, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, lactose monohydrate, povidone, and crospovidone.