Previcox
$16.49 – $198.99
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Previcox is a Cox-2 non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication used in dogs for the relief of pain and inflammation due to osteoarthritis. It may also be used for purposes other than those listed here. Previcox works by reducing substances that cause pain, inflammation, and fever in the body. Previcox requires a prescription from your veterinarian. Previcox works by inhibiting the COX-2 (cyclooxygenase-2) enzyme which generates chemicals that are responsible for pain, inflammation and even fever in the body.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
WHAT IS PREVICOX? |
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Previcox is a Cox-2 non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication used in dogs for the relief of pain and inflammation due to osteoarthritis. It may also be used for purposes other than those listed here. It works by reducing substances that cause pain, inflammation, and fever in the body. This product requires a prescription from your veterinarian. |
FOR: |
Dogs (7+ weeks of age) |
HOW DOES PREVICOX WORK?
BENEFITS: |
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•A flavored chewable tablet makes administering medication easier
•Can be given with or without food •Fast acting |
SIDE EFFECTS: |
Contact the veterinarian if the pet has abdominal pain, tenderness, or discomfort; bloody, black or tarry stool, blood in vomit, unexplained weight gain, water retention, fatigue or lethargy, skin rash, itching, yellowing of eyes, unusual bruising or bleeding as these symptoms could indicate serious side effects. Other less serious side effects may occur. Continue giving Previcox and talk to your veterinarian if your pet experiences flatulence or diarrhea; dizziness, headache, or insomnia. Other side effects may also occur. |
INSTRUCTIONS
CARE INSTRUCTIONS: |
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Previcox is given once a day. Can be given with or without food. Keep plenty of water available for your pet to drink. For dogs of all weights, give 2.27 mg/lb of dog’s weight. |
DIRECTIONS: |
Use As Directed |
DOSAGE
DOGS: |
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•All Weights: Give 2.27 mg/lb of dog’s weight. |
CATS: |
•DO NOT USE! |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
QUESTIONS: |
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1. What is the most important thing I should know about this product?
2. How does this product work? 3. How should this product be given? 4. What should I be cautious of with this product? 5. What ingredients are in this product? |
ANSWERS: |
1. Previcox is a prescription medication that is FDA approved for use in dogs 7 weeks of age or older. It is available as 57 mg and 227 mg chewable, scored tablets. Contact the veterinarian if the pet has hives, or an allergic reaction after taking sulfa-based medications such as SMZ/TMP, aspirin or another NSAID such as Rimadyl.
2. Works by inhibiting the COX-2 (cyclooxygenase-2) enzyme which generates chemicals that are responsible for pain, inflammation and even fever in the body. 3. Previcox is given once a day. Can be given with or without food. Keep plenty of water available for your pet to drink. For dogs of all weights, give 2.27 mg/lb of dog’s weight. 4. Before giving your dog any other prescription or over-the-counter medications talk to your veterinarian or pharmacist. Keep this medication away from children and pets. 5. The ingredient in Previcox 57 mg is Firocoxib (57 mg). Previcox 227 mg has Firocoxib (227 mg). |
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