Question 1

Is Metacam (meloxicam) 1.5 mg/mL Oral Suspension, Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug for oral use in dogs only, packaged in 10-ml bottles, RX, NADA #141-213, NDC 00010-6015-1. 

The majority of the labels show the product is Manufactured by: Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc., St. Joseph, MO, and Distributed by: Merial Limited, Duluth, GA.  A portion of Lot 0157M17 was labeled as stated above and some product labeled only as Manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc., St. Joseph, MO recalled?

Accepted Answer

Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Inc. is recalling approximately 2.28 million bottles of Metacam (meloxicam) 1.5 mg/mL Oral Suspension, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used for dogs. The recall was initiated because some units may have drug concentrations above or below specifications, which can affect the medication's effectiveness or safety. Approximately 631,560 bottles were distributed in the United States, with the remainder shipped to various international locations including Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia.

Question 2

What should I do?

Accepted Answer

Identify the affected product by checking the label for Metacam (meloxicam) 1.5 mg/mL Oral Suspension in 10-ml bottles (NDC 00010-6015-1). Check the bottle label for Lot Numbers 0157M17 or 0357M23. These lots may be labeled as manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. and distributed by Merial Limited, or labeled solely by Boehringer Ingelheim. If your product matches the affected lot numbers, contact your veterinarian or pharmacist immediately for guidance on whether to continue treatment or switch to a new bottle. Return any unused or remaining product from the affected lots to the pharmacy or veterinary clinic where it was purchased for a refund and further instructions. Contact the manufacturer, Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Inc., at their Saint Joseph, Missouri location for additional information regarding this recall. For further questions or to report adverse events, contact the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine at 1-888-FDA-VETS.

Question 3

How do I get a refund or replacement?

Accepted Answer

Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance. Return any unused product to the pharmacy for a refund

Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Inc: Metacam (meloxicam) Oral Suspension Recalled for Potency Issues

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