Cerenia Rx

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION:
For Prevention of Acute Vomiting
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 is recommended for use in dogs 8weeks and older.
Prevention of Acute Vomiting
Minimum of 2 mg/kg BW Dosing

CERENIA Tablets may be used interchangeably with Cerenia Injectable Solution for once daily dosing for the prevention of acute vomiting.

For Prevention of Vomiting Due to Motion Sickness
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.
Dogs should be fasted 1 hour prior to administration of Cerenia Tablets. Administer Cerenia Tablets 2 hours prior to travel. . For prevention of vomiting due to motion sickness, Cerenia Tablets is recommended for use in dogs 16weeks and older.
Prevention of Vomiting due to Motion Sickness
Minimum of 8 mg/kg BW Dosing

Active Ingredient:
Maropitant Citrate

CAUTION:
Federal (USA)law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

For oral use in dogs only

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.

PRECAUTIONS:
The safe use of CERENIA Tablets has not been evaluated in dogs used for breeding, or in pregnant or lactating bitches.

The safe use of CERENIA has not been evaluated in dogs with gastrointestinal obstruction, or dogs that have ingested toxins.

Usewith caution in dogswith hepatic dysfunction because CERENIA is metabolized by CYP3A enzymes. Use with caution with other medications that are highly protein bound. The concomitant use of CERENIA with other protein bound drugs has not been studied in dogs. Commonly used protein bound drugs include NSAIDs, cardiac, anticonvulsant, and behavioral medications. The influence of concomitant drugs that may inhibit the metabolism of CERENIA has not been evaluated. Drug compatibility should be monitored in patients requiring adjunctive therapy.

CERENIA causes dose related decreases in appetite and bodyweight. To maximize therapeutic potential of CERENIA, the underlying cause of vomiting should be identified and addressed in dogs receiving CERENIA.

Prescription

This item requires a valid prescription from a licensed veterinarian.