Meloxidyl 20 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Cattle, Pigs and Horses

Meloxidyl 20 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Cattle, Pigs and Horses

Meloxidyl 20 mg/ml injection is made by Ceva and contains the anti-inflammatory meloxicam. It is licensed for cattle, pigs and horses. It is a prescription-only veterinary medicine (POM-V) and is for administration by or under the direction of a veterinary surgeon.

This page lists Meloxidyl 20 mg/ml in 50 ml and 100 ml vials. For food-producing animals, the withdrawal periods in the SPC must be observed.

What is Meloxidyl 20 mg/ml injection?

Meloxidyl 20 mg/ml is a clear, colourless to yellowish solution for injection. Each ml contains 20 mg of meloxicam, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is supplied in a colourless glass vial, in a cardboard box.

What is Meloxidyl 20 mg/ml injection used for?

The authorised uses, by species, are:

Cattle

• Acute respiratory infection, with appropriate antibiotic therapy, to reduce clinical signs.
• Diarrhoea, with oral re-hydration therapy, to reduce clinical signs in calves over one week of age and young, non-lactating cattle.
• Adjunctive therapy in acute mastitis, in combination with antibiotic therapy.
• Relief of post-operative pain following dehorning in calves.

Pigs

• Non-infectious locomotor disorders, to reduce the symptoms of lameness and inflammation.
• Adjunctive therapy in puerperal septicaemia and toxaemia (mastitis-metritis-agalactia syndrome), with appropriate antibiotic therapy.

Horses

• Alleviation of inflammation and relief of pain in both acute and chronic musculo-skeletal disorders.
• Relief of pain associated with equine colic.

Strengths and pack sizes

Options on this page:

• Meloxidyl 20 mg/ml solution for injection, 50 ml vial
• Meloxidyl 20 mg/ml solution for injection, 100 ml vial

A 250 ml vial is also authorised. It is not listed here.

How Meloxidyl is given

Meloxidyl 20 mg/ml is an injection. It must be given by or under the direction of a veterinary surgeon, as directed by the prescribing veterinary surgeon, who will decide the dose, the route and whether it is combined with other treatment. Avoid introducing contamination during use.

Safety information

Do not use Meloxidyl 20 mg/ml in:

• horses under 6 weeks of age
• animals with impaired liver, heart or kidney function, or with bleeding (haemorrhagic) disorders
• animals with evidence of gastrointestinal ulcers
• animals with a known allergy to meloxicam or any other ingredient
• calves under one week of age, when used for diarrhoea
• pregnant or lactating mares, or horses producing milk for human consumption (cattle and pigs can be treated during pregnancy and lactation)

Take care and tell your vet:

• Do not give with glucocorticosteroids, other NSAIDs or anticoagulants.
• Avoid use in very severely dehydrated, low blood volume or low blood pressure animals that need fluids by injection, because of a risk of kidney toxicity.
• For dehorning, Meloxidyl alone will not give adequate pain relief during the procedure. Another suitable analgesic is needed.
• If pain relief in equine colic is inadequate, the diagnosis should be reviewed, as surgery may be needed.
• If side effects occur, stop treatment and seek veterinary advice. A slight, short-lived swelling at the injection site can occur. Allergic-type reactions are very rare.

Withdrawal periods

These are the withdrawal periods stated in the SPC. Do not supply meat, offal or milk from treated animals for human consumption until they have passed.

• Cattle: meat and offal 15 days; milk 5 days.
• Pigs: meat and offal 5 days.
• Horses: meat and offal 5 days.

Safety for people

Accidental self-injection may cause pain. People with known sensitivity to NSAIDs should avoid contact with the product. After accidental self-injection, seek medical advice immediately and show the leaflet or label.

Storage and shelf life

No special storage conditions are needed. Shelf life as packaged is 30 months. Once the vial has been opened, use within 28 days.

Prescription required

Meloxidyl 20 mg/ml injection is classified POM-V, so a veterinary surgeon must prescribe it before we can dispense it. Add the exact pack size and quantity written on your prescription to your basket, then upload the prescription at checkout or send it to us afterwards. Our veterinary team checks every prescription before an order leaves us.

See our pet prescription help centre for more on how prescriptions work, or read about pet prescriptions online.

Meloxidyl 20 mg/ml injection: key product details

Frequently asked questions

What is Meloxidyl 20 mg/ml injection?

It is a solution for injection from Ceva containing meloxicam 20 mg per ml, an NSAID, licensed for cattle, pigs and horses.

What is Meloxidyl 20 mg/ml injection used for?

In cattle it is used for acute respiratory infection, diarrhoea in calves, adjunctive treatment of acute mastitis and pain after dehorning. In pigs it is used for non-infectious locomotor disorders and as adjunctive therapy in puerperal septicaemia and toxaemia. In horses it is used for inflammation and pain in musculo-skeletal disorders and for pain associated with colic.

What sizes are available on this page?

50 ml and 100 ml vials.

Is Meloxidyl 20 mg/ml injection prescription only?

Yes. It is POM-V, so it needs a valid prescription from a veterinary surgeon, and it must be given by or under the direction of a veterinary surgeon.

Who makes Meloxidyl?

Meloxidyl is made by Ceva. The UK marketing authorisation holder listed by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate for the Great Britain authorisation is Ceva Animal Health Ltd.

Which species is Meloxidyl 20 mg/ml for?

Cattle, pigs and horses only.

What are the withdrawal periods?

Cattle: meat and offal 15 days, milk 5 days. Pigs: meat and offal 5 days. Horses: meat and offal 5 days. Always check the SPC and your vet’s instructions.

Useful links

• Equine products
• More Ceva veterinary products
• Prescription medicines A to Z
• Meloxidyl 20 mg/ml record (VMD Product Information Database)
• Meloxidyl 20 mg/ml datasheet (NOAH Compendium)