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Description

Deracoxib Chewable Tablets are for the control of pain and inflammation due to osteoarthritis or following orthopedic and dental surgery.

Deracoxib is a non-narcotic, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) of the coxib class. Deracoxib tablets are round, biconvex, chewable tablets that contain deracoxib formulated with beefy flavoring.

What is Deracoxib? 

Deracoxib tablets are a prescription non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) of the coxib class. They are indicated for the control of postoperative pain and inflammation associated with orthopedic (bone) and dental surgery in dogs and for the control of pain and inflammation (soreness) associated with osteoarthritis in dogs. The tablets are flavored to make administration more convenient.

How to give Deracoxib tablets to your dog

Deracoxib tablets should be given according to your veterinarian’s instructions. Your veterinarian will tell you what amount of Deracoxib tablets is right for your dog and for how long they should be given. Do not change the way you give Deracoxib tablets to your dog without first speaking with your veterinarian. Deracoxib tablets should be given by mouth and may be given with or without food, although with food is preferable.

Dosage and Administration

Osteoarthritis Pain and Inflammation

• 0.45 – 0.91 mg/lb/day (1 to 2 mg/kg/day) as a single daily dose, as needed.

Postoperative Orthopedic Pain and Inflammation

• 1.4 – 1.8 mg/lb/day (3 to 4 mg/kg/day) as a single daily dose, as needed, not to exceed 7 days of administration.

Postoperative Dental Pain and Inflammation

• 0.45 – 0.91 mg/lb/day (1 to 2 mg/kg/day) as a single daily dose, for 3 days.

Warnings

Amounts Supplied