UK Prescription Required

Metacam 20mg/ml Solution for Injection

Meloxicam
Product Code: 100417
Metacam Solution for Injection for Horses, contains Meloxicam & is licensed to treat pain & inflammation associated with both acute & chronic musculoskeletal conditions in the horse, eg. laminitis; osteoarthritis. It is also used for the relief of pain associated with equine colic.
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It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is antipyretic (lowers fevers), anti-endotoxic, anti-exudative & has a low ulcerogenic potential. It works by inhibiting the body from synthesising prostaglandins, which facilitate pain & trigger inflammatory processes & pyrogens (substances which cause a fever).

This product requires a prescription from your vet & will only be dispatched once we receive this prescription.

Legal Category- POM-V

Warnings & Contraindications- Do not use in horses allergic to meloxicam or under 6 weeks old or with stomach ulcers or reduced liver, heart or kidney function or bleeding disorders. Do not give within 24 hours of giving another NSAID or corticosteroid, please contact your vet or our helpline if unsure.

Pregnancy & Lactation- Do not use in mares that are pregnant or lactating.

For further product information please click on the link below. This will take you to the Veterinary medicines directorate (VMD) website where you can search for the product and see the most up to date Summary of product characteristics (SPC).

http://www.vmd.defra.gov.uk/ProductInformationData...

This item is a prescription medication and cannot be sent until a valid prescription is received. Please note, we only accept prescriptions written by vets registered in the UK with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.

We send all our prescription medication by a tracked courier service and dispatch only occurs on a Monday to Thursday.

Premium next day delivery is also available for this item but we must receive the order and prescription by 12 noon.

Once you have received a prescription from your vet, you can send it to us via:

  1. Upload: when prompted during the checkout process
  2. Email: prescription@evet.co.uk
  3. Post: eVetDrug Ltd, Blueberry Farm, Kingscroft Lane, Warfield, Berks, RG42 6JL

Please include your order number on the prescription.

To make the process even easier, please feel free to download a copy of our prescription form, which your vet can complete and sign.

Remember to ask your vet for a repeat prescription if your animal is on long term medication - it will save you time and money.

For more information regarding prescription medication, please view our Prescription Information page.

It is a criminal offence to tamper with a written prescription. eVetDrug has a zero tolerance policy for altered or forged prescriptions. We verify the authenticy of all prescriptions received with the vet who prescribed them. If we receive a prescription that is invalid, forged or altered, we will immediately cancel the whole order, de-activate the user account, report the misuse to the Veterinary Medicine Directorate and charge a reporting fee of £50. A forged prescription may result in prosecution.

This item is a prescription medication and cannot be sent until a valid prescription is received. Please note, we only accept prescriptions written by vets registered in the UK with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.

We send all our prescription medication by a tracked courier service and dispatch only occurs on a Monday to Thursday.

Premium next day delivery is also available for this item but we must receive the order and prescription by 12 noon.

Once you have received a prescription from your vet, you can send it to us via:

  1. Upload: when prompted during the checkout process
  2. Email: prescription@evet.co.uk
  3. Post: eVetDrug Ltd, Blueberry Farm, Kingscroft Lane, Warfield, Berks, RG42 6JL

Please include your order number on the prescription.

Remember to ask your vet for a repeat prescription if your animal is on long term medication - it will save you time and money.

For more information regarding prescription medication, please view our Prescription Information page.

It is a criminal offence to tamper with a written prescription. eVetDrug has a zero tolerance policy for altered or forged prescriptions. We verify the authenticy of all prescriptions received with the vet who prescribed them. If we receive a prescription that is invalid, forged or altered, we will immediately cancel the whole order, de-activate the user account, report the misuse to the Veterinary Medicine Directorate and charge a reporting fee of £50. A forged prescription may result in prosecution.