Metacam 20 mg/ml Solution for Injection for horses

Metacam 20 mg/ml Solution for Injection for horses

Metacam 20 mg/ml Solution for Injection for horses

POM-V (Prescription Needed)

Metacam 20 mg/ml Solution for Injection for horses is a prescription anti-inflammatory medicine. It contains meloxicam, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used by vets to manage pain and inflammation.

Although licensed for cattle and pigs as well, this product page focuses on the use of Metacam 20 mg/ml Solution for Injection for horses, as part of a vet-directed treatment plan.

Benefits of Metacam 20 mg/ml Solution for Injection for horses

Metacam 20 mg/ml Solution for Injection for horses is used by vets to:

• Help reduce pain linked to musculoskeletal conditions

• Support recovery after certain procedures, when appropriate

• Decrease inflammation around affected joints and soft tissues

• Improve comfort so horses can rest and move more naturally

When Metacam 20 mg/ml Solution for Injection for horses is used correctly, many horses show better comfort, improved mobility and a more normal appetite and demeanour.

How Metacam 20 mg/ml Solution for Injection for horses works

Metacam 20 mg/ml Solution for Injection for horses contains meloxicam, an NSAID.

Meloxicam works by:

• Reducing the production of inflammatory mediators in the body

• Helping to control pain, heat and swelling at sites of inflammation

• Supporting more comfortable movement and rest while other treatments take effect

Because Metacam 20 mg/ml Solution for Injection for horses acts on the inflammatory pathway, it must be used with care in horses that have, or may have, kidney, liver, gut or clotting problems. Your vet will assess this before prescribing.

When vets may use Metacam 20 mg/ml Solution for Injection for horses

Your vet may choose Metacam 20 mg/ml Solution for Injection for horses for:

• Musculoskeletal pain and inflammation

• Selected soft tissue injuries, alongside rest and management

• Use around certain procedures, where NSAIDs are appropriate

The exact reason, dose and duration for Metacam 20 mg/ml Solution for Injection for horses will always be set by the prescribing vet.

This product is also licensed for use in cattle and pigs, so mixed practices may hold it for several species. Dose rates and indications differ between species, and only a vet can decide how and when to use it safely.

How Metacam 20 mg/ml Solution for Injection for horses is given

Metacam 20 mg/ml Solution for Injection for horses is a veterinary injectable medicine. It is normally:

• Drawn up by a vet or trained veterinary professional

• Given by injection using appropriate technique and equipment

• Dosed according to the horse’s weight and clinical condition

You should not inject Metacam 20 mg/ml Solution for Injection for horses yourself unless your vet has specifically trained and instructed you to do so and provided clear written directions.

If your vet supplies Metacam 20 mg/ml Solution for Injection for horses for ongoing use, always:

• Follow the label and written instructions exactly

• Use only the syringe and needle type recommended

• Keep everything clean and hygienic during preparation and injection

Never alter the dose or frequency of Metacam 20 mg/ml Solution for Injection for horses without discussing it with your vet.

Pack sizes and practice use

This page lists three vial sizes of Metacam 20 mg/ml Solution for Injection for horses:

• 50 ml – often suited to lighter or short-course use

• 100 ml – practical for regular equine work in many practices

• 250 ml – useful for higher caseloads or mixed farm and equine work

Your vet will prescribe Metacam 20 mg/ml Solution for Injection for horses in the volume and vial size that best fits the treatment plan and practice set-up.

Safety information for Metacam 20 mg/ml Solution for Injection for horses

Metacam 20 mg/ml Solution for Injection for horses is a POM-V medicine and must only be used:

• For animals under the care of a veterinary surgeon

• At the dose and for the duration that the vet prescribes

Important safety points:

• Do not use Metacam 20 mg/ml Solution for Injection for horses in animals with known hypersensitivity to meloxicam or other NSAIDs

• Inform your vet if the horse has stomach or gut problems, kidney or liver disease, bleeding disorders or is very old or debilitated

• Do not combine Metacam 20 mg/ml Solution for Injection for horses with other NSAIDs or corticosteroids unless your vet has clearly advised this

Possible adverse effects of Metacam 20 mg/ml Solution for Injection for horses can include:

• Reduced appetite

• Digestive upset, such as softer droppings or colic-type signs

• Rarely, more serious gut or kidney issues

Contact your vet immediately if you notice worsening pain, severe colic, black or bloody manure, marked lethargy or any other worrying change while a horse is receiving Metacam 20 mg/ml Solution for Injection for horses.

People handling Metacam 20 mg/ml Solution for Injection for horses should:

• Avoid self-injection

• Wash hands after use

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

Storage and handling

• Store Metacam 20 mg/ml Solution for Injection for horses as directed on the label

• Keep vials in the outer carton when possible to protect from light

• Use within the in-use shelf life stated once the vial has been broached

• Keep out of sight and reach of children and animals

Do not use Metacam 20 mg/ml Solution for Injection for horses after the expiry date printed on the pack. Return any expired or unused product to your vet or pharmacy for safe disposal.

Used exactly as your vet directs, Metacam 20 mg/ml Solution for Injection for horses can play an important role in managing pain and inflammation and supporting more comfortable recovery in equine patients.

You can download the datasheet here

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