Metacam 0.5mg/ml Oral Suspension for Cats and Guinea Pigs
Metacam 0.5mg/ml Oral Suspension for Cats and Guinea Pigs
Metacam® 0.5 mg/ml oral suspension for cats and guinea pigs is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which is a type of painkiller used to reduce pain and inflammation.
It can be used in cats for both chronic (long-term) musculoskeletal conditions, such as arthritis, and acute (sudden and short-lived) musculoskeletal disorders, such as an injury.
It can also be used to reduce mild to moderate post-operative pain and inflammation following surgical procedures in cats such as soft tissue surgery in cats and guinea pigs and orthopaedic surgery in cats.
Metacam® 0.5 mg/ml oral suspension for cats and guinea pigs is available in 3 bottle sizes to suit all pet sizes and treatment lengths: 3 ml, 15 ml and 30 ml. Metacam® 0.5 mg/ml oral suspension for cats and guinea pigs helps to improve the quality and enjoyment of life for pets with arthritis and is the UK’s No.1 medication for pain and inflammation in cats and guinea pigs.
Metacam® 0.5 mg/ml oral suspension for cats and guinea pigs is the only licensed NSAID available for guinea pigs. (MAT value, Kynetec Mar 2025).
Metacam Oral Suspension is a Prescription Only Medication (POM-V)
Do not use Metacam in kittens younger than 6 weeks old.
Do not use in pregnant or lactating cats, or cats with gastrointestinal, liver, kidney or cardiac disorders.
Metacam oral suspension for cats contains the active ingredient meloxicam (0.5 mg/ml).
If any adverse reactions occur, stop treatment and contact your vet for advice.
Check the product data for full contraindications and warnings.
New regulations prevent us from sending any veterinary medicines to Northern Ireland at present. Find out how to order this medicine to Northern Ireland.
Read all product instructions carefully and use as directed by your vet.
The suspension has a tasty honey flavour and can be given mixed with food or directly into the mouth.
For cats with a body weight of at least 2kg, the suspension is administered using the measuring syringe provided in the box. Alternatively, for cats of any body weight, the drop dispenser of the bottle can be used. A small container e.g. a teaspoon and a standard 1ml syringe can be used for guinea pigs.
For further information about using Metacam® 0.5 mg/ml oral suspension for cats and guinea pigs, see the package leaflet or contact your vet.