OstiLox (Meloxicam 1.5mg/mL) Oral Suspension is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication (NSAID) used to control inflammation and pain caused by arthritis in dogs.
Key Benefits:
Formulated For: For use in dogs ages 6 months and up.
Health Consideration: Arthritis/Pain, Degenerative Joint, Inflammation
How is Medication Given? Use as directed by your Veterinarian. Dosage and Administration: Always provide client information sheet with prescription. Carefully consider the potential benefits and risk of OstiLox Oral Suspension and other treatment options before deciding to use OstiLox Oral Suspension. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration consistent with individual response. OstiLox Oral Suspension should be administered initially at 0.09 mg/lb (0.2 mg/kg) body weight only on the first day of treatment. For all treatments after day 1, OstiLox Oral Suspension should be administered once daily at a dose of 0.045 mg/lb (0.1 mg/kg). The syringes are calibrated to deliver the daily maintenance dose in lbs. Because the first dose (0.2 mg/kg) is two times the amount of the daily maintenance dose (0.1 mg/kg), two syringes containing the 0.1 mg/kg dose should be administered at the first dose. Directions for Administration: OstiLox Oral Suspension is packaged with 2 sizes of dosing syringes.
What Results Can I Expect? Ostilox reduces inflammation- and pain-causing hormones in your pet's body.
What Form Does Medication Come In? Sold by the bottle in 10 ml, 32 ml, or 100 ml sizes. Comes with small and large dosing syringes.
Manufacturer: VetOne
Common Brand Name: Ostilox
Dose and Administration: Use as directed by your Veterinarian. Dosage and Administration: Always provide client information sheet with prescription. Carefully consider the potential benefits and risk of OstiLox Oral Suspension and other treatment options before deciding to use OstiLox Oral Suspension. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration consistent with individual response. OstiLox Oral Suspension should be administered initially at 0.09 mg/lb (0.2 mg/kg) body weight only on the first day of treatment. For all treatments after day 1, OstiLox Oral Suspension should be administered once daily at a dose of 0.045 mg/lb (0.1 mg/kg). The syringes are calibrated to deliver the daily maintenance dose in lbs. Because the first dose (0.2 mg/kg) is two times the amount of the daily maintenance dose (0.1 mg/kg), two syringes containing the 0.1 mg/kg dose should be administered at the first dose. Directions for Administration: OstiLox Oral Suspension is packaged with 2 sizes of dosing syringes.
Possible Side Effects: The most frequently reported side effects are gastrointestinal abnormalities, including: Lack of appetite, Diarrhea, Soft stools, Vomiting
Storage Recommendations: Store at room temperature between 68-77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C). Excursions permitted between 59 degrees F and 86 degrees F (15 degrees C and 30 degrees C). Brief exposure to temperature up to 104 degrees F (40 degrees C) may be tolerated provided the mean kinetic temperature does not exceed 77 degrees F (25 degrees C); however such exposure should be minimized.
In Case of Overdose: Contact your closest emergency pet hospital.
Is Prescription from a Vet Required? Yes
