Cerenia Tablets

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Description

CERENIA (maropitant citrate) Tablets are indicated for the prevention of acute vomiting and the prevention of vomiting due to motion sickness in dogs.

Uses and Benefits

• Prevents acute vomiting and vomiting due to motion sickness in dogs
• Comes in 4 different size tablets for various weight classes
• Great for hot spots, rashes too
• Once a day dosing
• Non-sedating

What's an Antiemetic?

Cerenia is considered an antiemetic. It helps control acute vomiting and vomiting due to motion sickness in dogs. Vomiting occurs when a certain substance called substance P in the brain is triggered. Maropitant citrate, the ingredient in Cerenia, blocks substance P thus controlling the vomiting reaction.

Dosage and Administration

Administer CERENIA Tablets orally at a minimum dose of 2 mg/kg (0.9 mg/lb) body weight once daily for up to 5 consecutive days.

For Prevention of Acute Vomiting (Cerenia Tablets)

For Prevention of Acute Vomiting in dogs 2-7 months of age: Administer Cerenia Tablets orally at a minimum dose of 2 mg/kg (0.9 mg/lb) body weight once daily for up to 5 consecutive days (see Warnings and Animal Safety).

For Prevention of Acute Vomiting in dogs 7 months of age and older: Administer Cerenia Tablets orally at a minimum dose of 2 mg/kg (0.9 mg/lb) body weight once daily until resolution of acute vomiting.

If vomiting persists despite treatment, the case should be re-evaluated. Cerenia is most effective in preventing acute vomiting associated with chemotherapy if administered prior to the chemotherapeutic agent.

For prevention of acute vomiting, dispense whole or half tablets in strength(s) that most closely result in a 2mg/kg dose:
Dog body weight		Number of tablets
Pounds	Kilograms	16mg	24mg	60mg
8	4	1/2
15	8	1
25	12		1
50	24		2
65	30			1
130	60			2

For Prevention of Vomiting Due to Motion Sickness in dogs 4 months and older (Cerenia Tablets)

For Prevention of Vomiting due to motion sickness in dogs 4 months of age and older: Administer Cerenia Tablets orally at a minimum dose of 8 mg/kg (3.6 mg/lb) body weight once daily for up to 2 consecutive days (see Warnings and Animal Safety).

Administer Cerenia Tablets a minimum of two hours prior to travel with a small amount of food to mitigate vomiting associated with administration of the dose on an empty stomach; however, refrain from feeding a full meal prior to travel.

Prevention of Vomiting Due to Motion Sickness in Dogs 4 months of age and older: Dispense whole or half tablets in strengths that most closely result in an 8 mg/kg dose once daily for up to 2 consecutive days:
Dog body weight		Number of tablets
Pounds	Kilograms	16mg	24mg	60mg	160mg
2	1	1/2
3	1.5		1/2
4	2	1
6	3		1
8	4	2
13	6		2
16	7.5			1
22	10				1/2
33	15			2
44	20				1
66	30				1 1/2
88	40				2
132	60				3

Caution

Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

Warnings

Not for use in humans. Keep out of the reach of children. In case of accidental ingestion, seek medical advice. Topical exposure may elicit localized allergic skin reactions in some individuals. Repeated or prolonged exposure may lead to skin sensitization. Wash hands with soap and water after administering drug. Cerenia is also an ocular irritant. In case of accidental eye exposure, flush with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention.

In puppies younger than 11 weeks of age, histological evidence of bone marrow hypocellularity was observed at higher frequency and greater severity in puppies treated with Cerenia compared to control puppies. In puppies 16 weeks and older, bone marrow hypocellularity was not observed (see Animal Safety).

Precautions

The safe use of Cerenia Tablets has not been evaluated in dogs or cats used for breeding, or in pregnant or lactating bitches or queens. The safe use of Cerenia Injectable Solution has not been evaluated in dogs or cats with gastrointestinal obstruction or that have ingested toxins.

Cerenia Tablets causes dose related decreases in appetite and body weight (see Animal Safety). To maximize therapeutic potential of Cerenia Tablets, the underlying cause of vomiting should be identified and addressed in dogs receiving Cerenia Tablets.

Storage

Store Cerenia at controlled room temperature (68° -77° F). Keep this medication out of the reach of children and other pets.