Loxicom For Cats: Indications And Contraindications, Special Instructions, Storage Conditions, Reviews, Analogues

2024 Author: Bailey Albertson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 12:53

Oral suspension Loxicom for cats: how and when to use

Pets, whom we diligently surround with care and attention, are susceptible to negative factors no less, and perhaps more than "no-man's" street animals. So, in cats cared for by humans, genetics and the immune system are often weaker than in yard cats - they often suffer from obesity and are prone to many pathologies, including hereditary ones. In such cases, you must always have in the first-aid kit effective drugs that, if necessary, are guaranteed to help your pet. Among such proven veterinary drugs is Loxicom suspension.

Content

• 1 Features of the drug Loxicom

  • 1.1 Composition and form of release
  • 1.2 Mechanism of action
  • 1.3 Indications for use

• 2 How to use Loxicom correctly

  • 2.1 Dosages and treatment regimens

    2.1.1 Table: Optimal therapeutic dosages of Loxicom

  • 2.2 Features of use in kittens and pregnant cats
  • 2.3 Contraindications and side effects of the drug
  • 2.4 Interaction with other drugs
  • 2.5 Storage conditions and shelf life of Loxicom

• 3 What can replace Loxic

  3.1 Table: overview of analogues of the drug Loxicom

• 4 Reviews of cat owners about the drug
• 5 Reviews of veterinarians about Loxicom

Features of the drug Loxicom

British scientists from the pharmaceutical company Norbrook Laboratories Limited have developed many effective medicinal formulas that are effectively used in veterinary medicine. Among the best innovations they proposed is Loxicom (Loxicom oral suspension). The medication comes in the form of an oral suspension and acts as an aseptic and pain reliever. It is an effective non-steroidal drug that meets the highest requirements of modern pharmacology. The official supplier of the drug Loxicom to Russia is Global-Vet.

Loxicom is one of the best innovations of English pharmacologists

Composition and form of release

Loxicom is used orally and looks like a rather thick opaque suspension of a yellowish tint. The drug is sold in glass bottles with a capacity of 5 or 15 milliliters with tightly closed screw caps. The medicine bottle is additionally packed in a cardboard box, complete with detailed instructions and a convenient plastic dispenser.

The second name of this drug - meloxicam - although not patented, is well understood by veterinarians around the world. The fact is that it is the substance meloxicam that is at the center of the Loxicom pharmaceutical formula and is its main component, which determines the therapeutic effect of the drug. One milliliter of suspension contains 0.5 milliliter of meloxicam.

In addition to meloxicam, Loxicom contains the following components:

• sodium benzoate;
• povidone K30;
• glycerol;
• xanthan gum;
• dihydrogen phosphate sodium dihydrate;
• disodium phosphate dihydrate;
• lemon acid;
• simethicone emulsion;
• purified water.

Mechanism of action

The therapeutic effect of Loxicom is based on the property of meloxicam to inhibit cyclooxygenases - special enzymes that provoke inflammatory processes in the tissues of the body. The use of Loxycomom blocks the synthesis of such enzymes, arresting inflammatory processes and their consequences:

• pain;
• aches;
• swelling;
• high fever.

When the suspension is administered orally, its active substance enters the gastrointestinal tract, then is absorbed into the bloodstream and spreads throughout the body. Getting directly into sore spots, meloxicam begins to have a targeted antiseptic effect.

The main active ingredient of Loxicom is meloxicam

Indications for use

Loxicom effectively works as an antiseptic, relieves heat and pain well; is preferred for use in such cases:

• chronic and acute phases of inflammation of the joints and spine;
• muscle pain of various origins;
• pain syndrome and fever;
• rehabilitation after surgery.

Loxicom is very effective for cats in the postoperative period

How to use Loxicom correctly

Before each use, the bottle with Loxic must be shaken several times to restore the uniformity of the suspension. It is most convenient to pour the medicine into the mouth of cats using the syringe supplied with the package - this will allow you to accurately measure the required volume of the drug. If necessary, you can replace this dispenser with a regular disposable syringe, after removing the needle from it.

Some owners prefer to mix a dose of Loxicom into pet food: wet food or natural food. Cats eat such a healing portion without any problems. Such a way to give an animal medicine has a right to exist, especially since the instruction just recommends giving the cat Loxicom while eating.

Dosages and treatment regimens

Loxicom is a drug of strong action, it can both cure an animal and harm it if used incorrectly. Therefore, only a veterinarian should prescribe Loxicom, having previously examined a sick cat and given it an accurate diagnosis. It is necessary to strictly follow medical recommendations and not self-medicate.

Table: optimal therapeutic dosages of Loxicom

Cat weight	1st day of treatment	All subsequent days
less than a kilogram	no more than 0.2 ml	no more than 0.1 ml
from one to three kilograms	0.2 - 0.6 ml	0.1 - 0.3 ml
from three to five kilograms	0.6 - 1 ml	0.3 - 0.5 ml

The course of treatment with Loxicom should not exceed ten days. If during this time there is no significant improvement, the drug is stopped. To achieve the best therapeutic effect, it is very important not to disrupt the regularity of Loxicom's use, to use it according to the scheme and not to miss a single dose.

It is important to observe the dosage and treatment regimen with Loxicom

Features of use in kittens and pregnant cats

For pregnant and lactating cats, a veterinarian can prescribe Loxicom only for health reasons and in a lighter dosage - the drug can be dangerous for both the female and her offspring. Correctly selected doses of the drug for the treatment of a pregnant cat allow it not to accumulate in the body and not have a negative effect on embryos.

Doctors use the same approach when treating kittens younger than one and a half months - they are prescribed Loxicom only in extreme cases, and the dose is usually halved.

Contraindications and side effects of the drug

Side effects on Loxicom will not occur if you do not exceed the dosage of the drug and do not use it with obvious contraindications:

• immunity to meloxicam;
• pathology of the stomach and duodenum - an ulcer or acute gastritis;
• kidney disease;
• liver failure;
• hemorrhoids.

Serious treatment may be needed for a cat if the owner voluntarily allowed an excess of the dosage of Loxicom - it is no coincidence that this drug is considered a moderately dangerous drug. Take a responsible attitude to this point and urgently consult a doctor as soon as you notice that the pet has the following symptoms:

• nausea and vomiting;
• diarrhea;
• a sharp loss of appetite;
• general weakness and apathy;
• blotches of blood in the stool.

Treatment with Loxicom should be supervised by a veterinarian

Interaction with other drugs

Given the likelihood of the depressing toxic effect of Loxicom on the kidneys, this drug cannot be used in parallel with other medications (both veterinary and human), which can enhance this negative effect:

• glucocorticosteroids - steroid hormones;
• diuretics - diuretics;
• anticoagulants - drugs that thin the blood;
• aminoglycosides - organic antibacterial drugs.

Storage conditions and shelf life of the product Loxicom

Loxicom can retain all its properties for two years. From the moment the bottle is opened, the shelf life of the drug is reduced to six months. It is strictly forbidden to use the drug after its expiration date - the expired suspension should be discarded, and the vials should be thrown away, they should not be left for any domestic purposes.

The following storage rules for Loxicom must be strictly observed:

• do not freeze;
• observe the temperature regime from 0 to 25 degrees Celsius;
• the storage place must be dry and protected from bright sunlight;
• keep away from animal feed and food;
• keep away from children and pets.

What can be replaced by Loxic

Formulas of veterinary analogues of Loxicom are also based on meloxicam, which is the main active ingredient of these drugs and provides a similar effect on the cat's body. Analogues of Loxicom are usually resorted to in order to save money - these funds are cheaper. The average cost of Loxicom is from 900 to 1000 rubles per bottle of 15 milliliters.

Table: overview of analogues of the drug Loxicom

Drug name	Structure	Release form	Indications	Contraindications	Manufacturer	Estimated cost
Meloxivet 2%	meloxicam; Excipients; filler	sterile solution for intramuscular and subcutaneous infusion	bacterial infections and their symptoms: inflammation; swelling; high temperature; pain syndrome	intolerance to the components; liver disease; kidney pathology	LLC "Belkarolin" (Belarus)	600 rubles for a bottle of 50 milliliters
Metakam	meloxicam; Excipients; filler	sterile solution for intramuscular and subcutaneous infusion	pathologies of the musculoskeletal system and their manifestations: inflammation; swelling; high temperature; pain syndrome	intolerance to the components; liver disease; kidney pathology; heart diseases; stomach and intestinal ulcers; hemorrhoids	firm "Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica GmbH" (Germany)	1000 rubles for a bottle of 100 milliliters
Meloxidil	meloxicam; Excipients; filler	oral suspension	pathologies of the musculoskeletal system and their manifestations: inflammation; swelling; high temperature; pain syndrome	intolerance to the components; liver disease; kidney pathology; heart diseases; stomach and intestinal ulcers; pregnancy	company "Ceva Sante Animale" (France)	900 rubles for a bottle of 10 milliliters

Reviews of cat owners about the drug

Reviews of veterinarians about Loxicom

With the correct use of the oral suspension Loxicom for cats, this innovative drug gives excellent results in the treatment of various diseases caused by bacterial infections, as well as for the rapid and effective relief of their symptoms. Be sure to consult with your veterinarian about the advisability of prescribing Loxicom to your pet and strictly follow the recommended dosage of the drug.