
Metacam Chewable Tablets for Dogs
Metacam Chewable Tablets for Dogs
Metacam chewable tablets for dogs are a Prescription Only Medication (POM-v) and are used to relieve inflammation and pain.
Metacam can be used for chronic (long-term) musculoskeletal disorders, and acute (sudden and short-lived) musculoskeletal disorders, for instance, due to injury.
They can also be used for the reduction of post-operative pain and inflammation after soft tissue surgery.
Please select the number of tablets written on your prescription.
Do not use Metacam in puppies younger than 6 weeks old.
Do not use in pregnant or lactating bitches, or dogs with gastrointestinal, liver, kidney or cardiac disorders.
If any adverse reactions occur, stop treatment and contact your vet for advice.
Check the product data for full contra-indications and warnings.
Read all product instructions carefully and use as directed by your vet.
Metacam chewable tablets can be halved for accurate dosing, given with or without food, and have been flavoured so that most dogs will accept and eat them.
Long term treatment for chronic disorders is usually given once daily at a maintenance dose, under the direction of your vet.
More precise dosing may be achieved using Metacam Oral Suspension for dogs.