Oral use.
Post-operative pain and inflammation following surgical procedures:
After initial treatment with Rheumocam 5 mg/ml solution for injection for cats, continue treatment 24 hours later with Rheumocam 0.5 mg/ml oral suspension for cats at a dosage of 0.05 mg meloxicam/kg body weight (0.1 ml /kg). The oral follow-up dose may be administered once daily (at 24-hour intervals) for up to four days.
Acute musculo-skeletal disorders:
Initial treatment is a single oral dose of 0.2 mg meloxicam/kg body weight (0.4 ml/kg) on the first day. Treatment is to be continued once daily by oral administration (at 24-hour intervals) at a dose of 0.05 mg meloxicam/kg body weight (0.1 ml /kg) for as long as acute pain and inflammation persist.
Chronic musculo-skeletal disorders:
Initial treatment is a single oral dose of 0.1 mg meloxicam/kg body weight (0.2 ml/kg) on the first day. Treatment is to be continued once daily by oral administration (at 24-hour intervals) at a maintenance dose of 0.05 mg meloxicam/kg body weight (0.1 ml /kg). A clinical response is normally seen within 7 days. Treatment should be discontinued after 14 days at the latest if no clinical improvement is apparent.
Route and method of administration
A one ml syringe is provided with the product. The precision of the syringe is not suitable for the treatment of cats below 1 kg.
Shake well before use. To be administered orally either mixed with food or directly into the mouth. Particular care should be taken with regard to the accuracy of dosing. The recommended dose should not be exceeded.
Avoid introduction of contamination during use.