Metacam 15 mg/ml oral suspension for horses

Metacam 15 mg/ml oral suspension for horses

Metacam 15 mg/ml oral suspension for horses

POM-V (Prescription Needed)

Metacam 15 mg/ml oral suspension for horses is a prescription-only anti-inflammatory medicine. It contains meloxicam, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).

Vets use Metacam 15 mg/ml oral suspension for horses to help control pain and swelling. It forms part of a wider treatment plan that may also include rest, controlled exercise and other therapies.

When vets use Metacam 15 mg/ml oral suspension for horses

Your vet may prescribe Metacam 15 mg/ml oral suspension for horses to:

• Help relieve pain from musculoskeletal conditions

• Reduce inflammation in joints and soft tissues

• Support comfort after certain procedures, where suitable

• Improve mobility so the horse can move more freely

Metacam 15 mg/ml oral suspension for horses is only supplied after a veterinary examination and diagnosis.

Benefits of Metacam 15 mg/ml oral suspension for horses

Using Metacam 15 mg/ml oral suspension for horses as your vet directs can:

• ✔ Help reduce pain and stiffness

• ✔ Support better movement and willingness to exercise

• ✔ Improve comfort at rest and during handling

• ✔ Fit easily into daily routines as an oral liquid

• ✔ Offer two bottle sizes (100 ml and 250 ml) for different treatment needs

When pain and inflammation settle, many horses show brighter behaviour and a more normal appetite.

How Metacam 15 mg/ml oral suspension for horses works

Metacam 15 mg/ml oral suspension for horses contains meloxicam. Meloxicam is an NSAID.

It works by:

• Blocking enzymes that drive inflammation

• Reducing the production of inflammatory substances

• Helping to decrease heat, swelling and pain in affected areas

Because Metacam 15 mg/ml oral suspension for horses acts on the body’s inflammatory pathways, your vet will check for any risk factors before prescribing.

Product variations

This product page holds both bottle sizes of Metacam 15 mg/ml oral suspension for horses as variations:

• 100 ml bottle – suited to short courses or occasional use

• 250 ml bottle – often chosen for larger horses or longer courses

Your vet will write the exact volume and course length on the prescription. Always order the bottle size that matches your vet’s instructions.

How to give Metacam 15 mg/ml oral suspension for horses

Always follow your vet’s directions and the label on the bottle. General guidance:

• Shake the bottle before use

• Measure the dose carefully using the supplied dosing syringe or device

• Give Metacam 15 mg/ml oral suspension for horses by mouth, as your vet has shown

• You may give it on feed if your vet agrees and your horse eats the full ration

Try to give Metacam 15 mg/ml oral suspension for horses at the same time each day. This helps keep levels in the body steady.

If a dose is missed, contact your vet for advice. Do not double the next dose unless your vet has clearly told you to do so.

Course length and monitoring

Your vet will decide how long your horse should receive Metacam 15 mg/ml oral suspension for horses. This depends on:

• The condition being treated

• How your horse responds

• Any other health factors

While using Metacam 15 mg/ml oral suspension for horses, watch your horse closely:

• Check comfort, mobility and willingness to move

• Monitor appetite, droppings and general behaviour

• Contact your vet if there is no improvement, if signs worsen, or if new problems appear

Never change the dose or stop the medicine early without speaking to your vet.

Safety information

Metacam 15 mg/ml oral suspension for horses is a POM-V medicine and must only be used:

• For animals under the care of a veterinary surgeon

• For the specific horse and condition your vet has prescribed it for

Important safety points:

• Do not use Metacam 15 mg/ml oral suspension for horses in animals that are allergic to meloxicam or other NSAIDs

• Tell your vet about any history of stomach or gut problems, kidney or liver disease, or bleeding disorders

• Do not combine Metacam 15 mg/ml oral suspension for horses with other NSAIDs or corticosteroids unless your vet has clearly advised this

Possible side effects may include:

• Reduced appetite

• Changes in droppings or signs of digestive upset

• Rarely, more serious gut or kidney problems

Stop the medicine and contact your vet immediately if you notice severe colic signs, black or bloody manure, marked lethargy, swelling, or any sudden worrying change.

People handling Metacam 15 mg/ml oral suspension for horses should:

• Wash hands after use

• Avoid contact with skin, eyes and mouth

• Seek medical advice if accidental ingestion occurs, taking the product label or leaflet with them

Storage and disposal

• Store Metacam 15 mg/ml oral suspension for horses as directed on the label

• Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use

• Use within the stated in-use shelf life once opened

• Keep out of sight and reach of children and animals

Do not use Metacam 15 mg/ml oral suspension for horses after the expiry date printed on the packaging. Return expired or unused medicine to your vet or pharmacist for safe disposal. Do not dispose of veterinary medicines in household waste or slurry systems.

Used exactly as your vet directs, Metacam 15 mg/ml oral suspension for horses can play an important role in reducing pain and inflammation and supporting more comfortable, active horses.

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