Product Description
Composition
Camlox Vet Injection: Each ml contains Meloxicam BP 5 mg.
Camlox Vet Bolus: Each bolus contains Meloxicam BP 100 mg.
Description
Meloxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) of the Oxicam
family. It acts by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis, thereby exerting antiinflammatory, anti-exudative, analgesic and antipyretic properties. Meloxicam
has anti-endotoxic properties too.
Indications
Cattle, Goat, Sheep, Horse: Inflammation, pain, fever, lameness, dehorning &
castration. It is also used as supportive therapy in acute respiratory infection,
diarrhea, acute mastitis etc.
Dog: Osteoarthritis.
Dosage and Administration
Camlox Vet Injection: Cattle, Goat, Sheep, Horse: 1 ml per 10 kg body weight
(0.5 mg/kg) SC/IV/IM as a single dose. Dog: 1 ml/25 kg body weight (0.2
mg/kg) SC as a single dose.
Camlox Vet Bolus: Cattle: 1 bolus/100 kg body weight (1 mg/kg) orally single
dose. Dog: 0.2 mg/kg body weight orally single dose for 1 day followed by 0.1
mg/kg from 2nd day.
Or as advised by the registered veterinarian.
Contraindications
• Animals less than six weeks old.
• Animals hypersensitive to Meloxicam.
• Contraindicated in animals with impaired renal, Hepatic or
cardiac function.
Use in Pregnancy and Lactation
May be used in pregnant & lactating animals. However, risk & necessity should
be considered during administration of medicine in pregnant & lactating
animals.
Precautions
Do not administer concurrently with steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (SAID) &
other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID).
Side Effects
A slight transient swelling at the injection site following SC injection may be
seen. Prolong use may cause gastrointestinal lesions, inappetence, vomiting &
diarrhea.
Drug Interactions
May cause increased likelihood of bleeding Corticosteroids, Heparin, Warfarin,
Aspirin, Flunixin & Phenylbutazone use in conjunction with.
Withdrawal Period
Cattle: Meat-15 days, Milk-5 days.
Storage
Store at below 30oC in a dry place protected from light.
Keep out of reach of children.
Supply
Camlox Vet Injection 10 ml: Each box contains 10x10 ml vial.
Camlox Vet Injection 30 ml: Each box contains 1x30 ml vial.
Camlox Vet Bolus: Each box contains 10x4 boli in Alu-Alu blister pack.
Only for the use of animals
