Meloxon is a new generation Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory drug with anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-pyretic and anti-exudative effects. Meloxon contains Meloxicam, which acts by inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis with selective specificity for Cyclooxygenase-2 (Cox-2) enzyme. Meloxan inhibit the production of thromboxane B2 induced by intravenous E-coli endotoxin administration in calves
Composition
Each ml contains
Meloxicam BP : 5 mg
Water for injection: Q.S
Advantages
- Has potent anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-pyretic and anti-exudative effects
- Has high specificity for Cox-2 enzyme which is involved in the pain and inflammatory processes
- Compared to several other NSAIDs, Meloxicam is safe and selective in controlling inflammation, pain and fever
- Long acting and rapid onset of action
- Proved to be successful in treating Respiratory infections and Mastitis along with antibiotic therapy
Indications
Pneumonia, Broncho pneumonia, Arthritis, Laminitis, Myositis, Mastitis, Metritis, Prolapse of uterus, Otitis, Pyrexia of unknown origin (PUO), pain and fever associated with inflammation
Dose
Cattle, Buffaloes, Sheep and Goats:
10 ml/100 kg body weight (Pneumonia and Prolapse of uterus)
4 ml/100 kg body weight (other indications)
Dogs:
1 ml/10 kg body weight
Route
Intramuscular, Intravenous or Subcutaneous
Presentation
30 ml and 100 ml vials