# Melodox Vet (Meloxicam) Dose for Dogs: Strengths & Dose Calculator

> Melodox Vet is meloxicam tablets from Doctor’s Vet-Pharma, Nellore (India): 2 mg (listed for dogs and cats) and 4 mg (for dogs), in strips of 10. No label dose was found online;…

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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

Melodox Vet is meloxicam tablets from Doctor’s Vet-Pharma, Nellore (India): 2 mg (listed for dogs and cats) and 4 mg (for dogs), in strips of 10 [1][2]. No label dose was found online; meloxicam reference doses for dogs are shown [3].

- Brand: Melodox Vet
- Contains: Meloxicam
- Company: Doctor's Vet-Pharma
- Label species: label not available online
- Data from: India

## Strengths

- Melodox Vet 2 mg tablet: Meloxicam 2 mg per tablet (reported, [1])
- Melodox Vet 4 mg tablet: Meloxicam 4 mg per tablet (reported, [2])

## Dose by species

| Species | Use | Dose | Route | How often | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dogs | Pain and inflammation — first day (Injection: single 0.2 mg/kg IV or SC, then oral 0.1 mg/kg daily from 24 h later.) | 0.2 mg/kg [3] | PO, or IV/SC (injection) | Once, on day 1 | Reference — meloxicam |
| Dogs | Pain and inflammation — maintenance | 0.1 mg/kg [3] | PO | Once daily | Reference — meloxicam |

## Warnings and precautions

- Repeated meloxicam in cats has been linked to acute kidney failure and death (US boxed warning) — ask your vet before giving the 2 mg tablet to a cat [4].


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

## Frequently asked questions

### What is in Melodox Vet?

Meloxicam — 2 mg or 4 mg per tablet [1][2].

### Can Melodox Vet be given to cats?

The 2 mg listing names cats, but under the US label repeated meloxicam in cats has been linked to kidney failure and death — only a vet should decide [1][4].

## References

[1] Doctors Vet Melodox Vet 2mg Tablets (Meloxicam) for Dogs and Cats — Supertails (retail listing) (2026). https://supertails.com/products/doctors-vet-melodox-vet-2mg-tablets-meloxicam-for-dogs-and-cats
[2] Doctors Vet Melodox Vet 4mg Tablets (Meloxicam) for Dogs — Supertails (retail listing) (2026). https://supertails.com/products/doctors-vet-melodox-vet-4mg-tablets-for-dogs
[3] METACAM (meloxicam) oral suspension — label — DailyMed (US NLM) — FDA-approved label (reference product) (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 (reference product) (2026). https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=ca78caf5-2b47-46c1-abec-0f925b39f455
[5] 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

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Numbers in [brackets] cite the references above. For veterinary professionals. Information supports — never replaces — clinical judgement; always check the current product label and local regulations.
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