Previcox includes firocoxib, a novel coxib non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicine (NSAID) that helps dogs with osteoarthritis and arthritis control inflammation and discomfort. It serves to reduce pain and improve lameness in dogs with decreased flexibility, decreased joint mobility, and stiffness. It is especially beneficial for dogs that have difficulty with daily activity such as running, jumping, climbing stairs, and standing.
Who is Previcox Chewable Tablets for Dogs for?
Dogs.
Why use Previcox Chewable Tablets for Dogs?
When contrasted to unmedicated control individuals, Previcox demonstrated a 3-hour lameness improvement. Dogs were able to recover near-normal function after 7 hours.
How does Previcox Chewable Tablets for Dogs work?
Previcox inhibits the enzyme cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2). This enzyme helps the body produce molecules that induce inflammation, discomfort, and fever.
Boehringer Ingelheim
Firocoxib
How is Previcox Chewable Tablets for Dogs sold?
Chewable tablets are sold in counts of 1, 10, 30, 60, or 180 in strengths of 57mg or 227mg.
What are the side effects of Previcox Chewable Tablets for Dogs?
Digestive responses are the most commonly-reported adverse reactions caused by Previcox. Potential reactions include decreased consumption of food and vomiting. Kidney and liver issues can also arise when a pet is receiving NSAID treatment.
What special precautions are there?
Tell a veterinarian about all the other drugs your pet will be concomitantly receiving with Previcox, along with all the other drugs your pet has received in the past. Do not administer concomitantly with NSAIDs (including tepoxalin, meloxicam, deracoxib, etodolac, carprofen, or aspirin) or corticosteroids (triamcinolone, dexamethasone, cortisone, or prednisone).
If overdose occurs, please contact your local pet hospital or emergency pet clinic immediately.
How can I store Previcox Chewable Tablets for Dogs?
Keep at room temperature between 68-77° F
When switching from one NSAID to another or from corticosteroids to NSAIDs, proper washout intervals should be addressed. When this medicine is used with meals, there will be delays in peak concentration and drug absorption. Food, on the other hand, has no effect on total oral bioavailability when given at the appropriate dosage.
Follow a veterinarian's directions when administering this product. Your dog's dose will depend on his or her body weight.
Previcox contains Firocoxib as its active ingredient.