# Melonex (Meloxicam) Dose for Dogs & Cats: Strengths & Dose Calculator

> Melonex is a meloxicam range made by Intas Pharmaceuticals in India, sold as an injection, an oral suspension and 2.5 mg tablets. The exact strengths could not be confirmed from two sources,…

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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

Melonex is a meloxicam range made by Intas Pharmaceuticals in India, sold as an injection, an oral suspension and 2.5 mg tablets [1][2][3]. The exact strengths could not be confirmed from two sources, so the calculator asks you to enter the strength printed on your pack; doses shown are meloxicam reference doses [4][5].

- Brand: Melonex
- Contains: Meloxicam
- Company: Intas Pharmaceuticals
- Label species: label not available online
- Data from: India

## Strengths

- Melonex injection (vet): Meloxicam strength not confirmed (unknown, [1])
- Melonex oral suspension (vet): Meloxicam 1.5 mg per mL (reported, [2])
- Melonex 2.5 mg tablet (pet): Meloxicam 2.5 mg per tablet (reported, [3])

## 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 [4] | PO, or IV/SC (injection) | Once, on day 1 | Reference — meloxicam |
| Dogs | Pain and inflammation — maintenance | 0.1 mg/kg [4] | PO | Once daily | Reference — meloxicam |
| Cats | Single injection (US label) (No additional meloxicam or other NSAIDs. Not in cats with renal dysfunction.) | 0.3 mg/kg [5] | SC | Single, one-time dose | Reference — meloxicam |

## Warnings and precautions

- Repeated use of meloxicam in cats has been associated with acute renal failure and death (US boxed warning) [5].
- Vomiting is the most common NSAID adverse effect; gastrointestinal ulceration is the most common life-threatening one [6].


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

## Frequently asked questions

### What is in Melonex?

Melonex contains meloxicam, an NSAID [1][2][3].

### What is the Melonex dose for dogs?

Reference dose for meloxicam in dogs: 0.2 mg/kg on the first day, then 0.1 mg/kg once daily [4]. Check the strength on your Melonex pack before working out the volume.

### Can Melonex be used in cats?

Under the US meloxicam label cats get only a single 0.3 mg/kg injection, because repeated use has been linked to acute renal failure and death [5].

## References

[1] Melonex Injection Vet 15 ml — PharmEasy (retail listing) (2026). https://pharmeasy.in/online-medicine-order/melonex-inj-vet-15ml-120437
[2] Intas Melonex Oral Susp Vet 10 ml — Netmeds (retail listing) (2026). https://www.netmeds.com/product/melonex-oral-susp-vet-10-ml-mgq08y-12801244
[3] Intas Pet Melonex 2.5 mg Tablets For Dog & Cat — Heads Up For Tails (retail listing) (2026). https://headsupfortails.com/products/intas-pet-melonex-2-5mg-tablets-dog-cat
[4] 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
[5] 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
[6] 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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