Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Inc has recalled 65,890 bottles of Metacam (meloxicam) 1.5 mg/mL Oral Suspension for dogs because the included dosing syringe is incorrectly calibrated in kilograms rather than pounds. This medication is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) packaged in 10-ml bottles. The recall was initiated because using the wrong measurement scale could lead to incorrect dosing of the medication for your pet.
Using a syringe calibrated in kilograms to measure a dose intended in pounds could result in significant over-dosing or under-dosing. Because 1 kilogram is approximately 2.2 pounds, a pet owner might accidentally administer more than double the intended dose of meloxicam, potentially causing serious adverse health effects in dogs.
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If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: FDA iRES · Raw API Response