Product Details: Metacam (Meloxicam)

Generic Options

What are Generics? A generic drug is a copy of the brand-name drug with the same dosage, safety, strength, quality, how it is taken, performance, and intended use. Before generics become available on the market, the generic company must prove it has the same active ingredients as the brand-name and works the same way in the body in the same amount of time.

The only differences between generics and their brand-name counterparts is the generics are less expensive and may look slightly different (e.g. different shape or color), as trademark laws prevent a generic from looking exactly like the brand-name drug.

Generics are less expensive because generic manufacturers don't have to invest large sums of money to invent a drug. When the brand-name patent expires, generic companies can manufacture a copy of the brand-name drug and sell it at substantial discounts.

Description

This product is an oral nonsteroidal ant-inflammatory drug (NSAID). This product works by reducing hormones that cause pain and inflammation in the body. This product is used to reduce pain, inflammation and stiffness as a result of acute and chronic musculoskeletal disorders such as osteoarthritis. This product may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this guide.

Directions

Give this medication by mouth exactly as directed by your veterinarian. If you do not understand the directions ask the pharmacist or veterinarian to explain them to you. This product may be given with or without food. Keep plenty of water available for your pet. Store this product at room temperature, away from moisture and heat. Keep this medication away from children and pets.

Cautions

Many over the counter cough, cold, allergy and pain medicines contain aspirin or other NSAID's similar to this product. Before taking any prescription or over the counter medications talk to the veterinarian or pharmacist.

Side Effects

Contact the veterinarian if the pet has bloody, black or tarry stools, blood in vomit, swelling or rapid weight gain due to fluid retention, unusual fatigue or weakness, yellowing of the eyes, excessive itching, abdominal pain or tenderness as these symptoms could indicate serious side effects. If any of the following serious side effects occur, stop giving this product and seek emergency veterinary medical attention; an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; swelling of the lips; tongue or face; hives); muscle cramps, open sores in the mouth, seizures, abdominal cramping. Other less serious side effects may occur. Continue giving this product and talk to your veterinarian if your pet experiences headache, dizziness, nausea, diarrhea, or constipation, depression, fatigue or weakness, dry mouth. Other side effects may also occur. Talk to your veterinarian about any side effect that seems unusual or bothersome to the animal.

Active Ingredients

Meloxicam