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 [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].
- Contains
- Meloxicam
- Company
- Intas Pharmaceuticals
- Forms
- Melonex injection (vet)
Melonex oral suspension (vet)
Melonex 2.5 mg tablet (pet) - Label species
- Label not available online
- Data from
- India
- Type
- NSAID / pain relief
Melonex dose calculator
Results are calculated in your browser from the doses and strengths on this page. Check the strength printed on your pack and the label in your country before giving any dose.
Melonex strengths and presentations
| Presentation | Contains | Strength check |
|---|---|---|
| Melonex injection (vet) SC / IV / IM as per pack | Meloxicam strength not confirmed[1] A retail listing shows “Meloxicam (5.0 Mg)” without saying per mL — check your vial. | Check your pack |
| Melonex oral suspension (vet) PO | Meloxicam 1.5 mg per mL[2] One retail listing says each mL contains 1.5 mg — not confirmed by a second source. | One source — check pack |
| Melonex 2.5 mg tablet (pet) PO | Meloxicam 2.5 mg per tablet[3] 2.5 mg appears in the product name only. | One source — check pack |
Melonex dose by species
The Melonex label dose is not published online. The doses below are reference doses for meloxicam from the cited sources — not from the Melonex label.
| 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
About meloxicam (the active ingredient)
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID, oxicam).
How it works
NSAIDs act mainly by reducing prostaglandin synthesis through inhibition of cyclooxygenase (COX); COX-2 inhibition is thought to give the analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic effects, while concurrent COX-1 inhibition may cause many adverse effects [6]. Reported COX-1:COX-2 ratios suggest meloxicam is COX-2 selective [6].
Key safety points
- Vomiting is the most common adverse effect of NSAIDs; gastrointestinal ulceration is the most common life-threatening one [6].
- Animals with underlying renal compromise may get worse on NSAIDs, and COX-2 selective drugs are not safer for the kidneys [6].
- Boxed warning (US): repeated use of meloxicam in cats has been associated with acute renal failure and death — do not give additional injectable or oral meloxicam to cats [5].
- Dogs with known hypersensitivity to meloxicam should not receive it (Metacam oral suspension label) [4].
Pack sizes
Frequently asked questions
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].
Other brands of meloxicam
More from Intas Pharmaceuticals
Melonex is a trademark of its owner. This page is an independent clinical reference and is not affiliated with Intas Pharmaceuticals. Strengths, species and withdrawal periods can differ between countries — always follow the pack insert in your country.
References
- Melonex Injection Vet 15 ml
Passage read from this source
Meloxicam(5.0 Mg)
Made by INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
15ml Injection
- Intas Melonex Oral Susp Vet 10 ml
Passage read from this source
Each ml contains 1.5 mg of Meloxicam
Manufactured by: Intas Pharmaceuticals LTD.
- Intas Pet Melonex 2.5 mg Tablets For Dog & Cat
Passage read from this source
Intas Pet Melonex 2.5 mg Tablets For Dog & Cat - 10 Tablets
- METACAM (meloxicam) oral suspension — label
Passage read from this source
initially at 0.09 mg/lb (0.2 mg/kg) body weight only on the first day of treatment.
should be administered once daily at a dose of 0.045 mg/lb (0.1 mg/kg).
Each milliliter of METACAM Oral Suspension contains meloxicam equivalent to 1.5 milligrams
Dogs with known hypersensitivity to meloxicam should not receive METACAM Oral Suspension.
- METACAM (meloxicam) injection — label
Passage read from this source
Warning: Repeated use of meloxicam in cats has been associated with acute renal failure and death.
METACAM 5 mg/mL Solution for Injection
Administer a single, one-time subcutaneous dose of METACAM Injection to cats at a dose of 0.14 mg/lb (0.3 mg/kg)
- Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs in Animals
Passage read from this source
Vomiting is the most commonly observed adverse effect
NSAIDs act primarily to reduce the biosynthesis of prostaglandins by inhibiting cyclooxygenase (COX).
In dogs, a one-time loading dose of 0.2 mg/kg, PO, is recommended, followed by 0.1 mg/kg per day, PO.
In the EU and other countries, it is approved for use in dogs, cats, cattle, pigs, and horses
For veterinary professionals. Information supports — never replaces — clinical judgement; always check the current product label and local regulations.