A once a day dose that provides therapeutic pain relief for 24 hours after treatment. Provides fast pain relief and outstanding improvement of lameness in a convenient, flavored tablet.

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Generic Name
Firocoxib (fie-roe-cox’-ib)

Manufacturer
Merial

Brand Name(s)
Previcox

What is this medication used for
Previcox is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) belonging to the coxib class and is used to control pain and inflammation due to osteoarthritis in dogs.

Availability
Previcox is available, by prescription, as round, beige to tan, scored chewable tablets containing 57mg or 227mg firocoxib.

How this medicine should be used
The usual dose of Previcox in dogs is 2.27mg/lb given by mouth once a day. Previcox may be given with or without food.

What are the side effects
Side effects of Previcox may include decrease or increase of appetite, vomiting, change in bowel movements (such as diarrhea or black, tarry or bloody stools). Change in behavior such as decreased or increased activity level, incoordination, seizure or aggression. Yellowing of gums, skin or whites of eyes (jaundice). Change in drinking habits (frequency or amount consumed). Change in urination habits (frequency, color or smell). Change in skin (redness, scabs or scratching). Unexpected weight loss.

What special precautions are there
This medication should not be used in animals allergic to it or other NSAIDs. Previcox is for use only in dogs at least 7 weeks of age or older. The safe use of Previcox in pregnant, lactating or breeding dogs has not been evaluated. Previcox should not be given with other NSAIDs such as aspirin, carprofen, etodolac, deracoxib, meloxicam or tepoxalin. Previcox should not be given with corticosteroids such as prednisone, cortisone, dexamethasone or triamcinolone. Always tell your veterinarian and pharmacist what other medications your pet is taking.