# Inflavet (Meloxicam + Paracetamol + Lignocaine) Dose for Sheep & Goats: Strengths & Dose Calculator

> Inflavet is a Virbac India injection for sheep and goats with fever, pain, redness and swelling; each mL contains meloxicam 5 mg, paracetamol 150 mg and lignocaine 1%. The dose is 2–3…

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- Type: Vet product
- Publisher: WeVet
- Updated: 2026-11-02
- Medically reviewed by: Dr. Ravi Baraiya, B.V.Sc. (2026-11-02)
- Audience: veterinarians and veterinary students

Inflavet is a Virbac India injection for sheep and goats with fever, pain, redness and swelling; each mL contains meloxicam 5 mg, paracetamol 150 mg and lignocaine 1% [1]. The dose is 2–3 mL per 33 kg by IM, IV or SC injection for up to 3–5 days [1].

- Brand: Inflavet
- Contains: Meloxicam + Paracetamol + Lignocaine
- Company: Virbac India
- Label species: Sheep, Goats
- Data from: India

## Strengths

- Inflavet injection: Meloxicam 5 mg per mL (verified, [1]); Paracetamol 150 mg per mL (verified, [1]); Lignocaine 1 % per mL (verified, [1])

## Dose by species

| Species | Use | Dose | Route | How often | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheep | Fever, pain and inflammation (Label: 2–3 mL per 33 kg — works out to 0.30–0.45 mg/kg meloxicam and 9–14 mg/kg paracetamol (calculated).) | 0.3–0.45 mg/kg [1] | IM, IV or SC | · Up to 3–5 days | Label |
| Goats | Fever, pain and inflammation (Label: 2–3 mL per 33 kg — works out to 0.30–0.45 mg/kg meloxicam and 9–14 mg/kg paracetamol (calculated).) | 0.3–0.45 mg/kg [1] | IM, IV or SC | · Up to 3–5 days | Label |

## Label directions

- Sheep and goats: 2–3 mL per 33 kg body weight by IM, IV or SC injection, for up to 3–5 days [1].

## Warnings and precautions

- Paracetamol is contraindicated in cats [2].
- Withdrawal periods are not stated on the Virbac India page — check the pack insert [1].


Interactive dose calculator (strength prefilled only when confirmed): use the page link above.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is in Inflavet injection?

Per mL: meloxicam 5 mg, paracetamol 150 mg, lignocaine HCl 1% and benzyl alcohol 20 mg [1].

### What is the Inflavet dose for goats?

2–3 mL per 33 kg body weight, IM, IV or SC, for up to 3–5 days [1].

### Can Inflavet be used in cats?

It contains paracetamol, which is contraindicated in cats [2].

## References

[1] Virbac India — sheep and goat anti-inflammatory products — Virbac India — official product page (2026). https://in.virbac.com/products/sheep-and-goat/anti-inflammatory
[2] Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs in Animals — Merck Veterinary Manual — S. H. Edwards (updated Sep 2024) (2024). https://www.merckvetmanual.com/pharmacology/inflammation/nonsteroidal-anti-inflammatory-drugs-in-animals
[3] METACAM (meloxicam) oral suspension — label — DailyMed (US NLM) — FDA-approved label, Boehringer Ingelheim (2026). https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=c27c35d7-07e1-47d4-97cd-ed1fb17750ce
[4] METACAM (meloxicam) injection — label — DailyMed (US NLM) — FDA-approved label, Boehringer Ingelheim (2026). https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=ca78caf5-2b47-46c1-abec-0f925b39f455
[5] Local and Regional Analgesic Techniques in Animals — Merck Veterinary Manual (2024). https://www.merckvetmanual.com/therapeutics/pain-assessment-and-management/local-and-regional-analgesic-techniques-in-animals

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