PREVICOX^® (firocoxib) Chewable Tablets

PREVICOX^® (firocoxib) Chewable Tablets are indicated for the control of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis (OA) in dogs and for the control of postoperative pain and inflammation associated with soft-tissue and orthopedic surgery in dogs.

Proven Efficacy Veterinarians and Pet Owners Notice

• In a study, 96% of pet owners said they saw improvement after 30 days, and veterinarians saw improvement in 93% of their canine osteoarthritis (OA) patients¹

Rapid Absorption

• Detected in plasma within 30 minutes with peak plasma levels reached as early as 90 minutes*²

*Clinical relevance has not been demonstrated.

Easy Dosing

• Once-daily dosing regardless of indication, 2.27 mg/lb (5.0 mg/kg)

• Only 2 tablet sizes

• Scored tablet for convenient, effective dosing

  • Designed to maximize compliance with simple, effective dosing

  • BBQ-flavored chewable tablets that are highly accepted by dogs³

  • Can be given with or without food: while some NSAIDs are recommended to be taken with food, PREVICOX^® (firocoxib) Chewable Tablets can be taken with or without a meal

• No loading dose required

Safe When Used as Recommended

• Approved for long term use⁴

• Comparable adverse events (AEs) in 30-day OA field studies vs active NSAID control⁵

Approved Safe for Surgical Use

• In a soft-tissue surgery study, 94% of dogs treated with PREVICOX Chewable Tablets needed no rescue medication* versus 76% of dogs on placebo dose control⁶

• In an orthopedic surgery study, 90% of dogs treated with PREVICOX Chewable Tablets needed no rescue medication* versus 62% of dogs on placebo dose control⁷

• Consistent dosing across all indications

  • When used peri- and postoperatively, there is no need for a washout period from the perioperative NSAID and the NSAID you send home with your patient

  • Allows the pet to have continuous pain and inflammation control throughout and after surgery, and gives pet owners peace of mind knowing their dog will not go without pain medication following surgery

*A rescue medication is used to immediately relieve clinical signs.

Always provide Client Information Sheet with prescription. Carefully consider the potential benefits and risks of PREVICOX^® (firocoxib) Chewable Tablets and other treatment options before deciding to use PREVICOX. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration consistent with individual response.  

The recommended dosage of PREVICOX Chewable Tablets for oral administration is 2.27 mg/lb (5.0 mg/kg) once daily, regardless of the indication, and can be given with or without food. PREVICOX Chewable Tablets are available in 2 BBQ-flavored chewable tablet sizes that are highly accepted by dogs.³

Use for Osteoarthritis

Dogs can be treated with PREVICOX Chewable Tablets once daily for long-term use or as needed to control pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis (OA).

Use for Surgery

Dogs can be treated with PREVICOX Chewable Tablets approximately 2 hours prior to soft-tissue or orthopedic surgery, and the treatment can be continued once a day for up to 3 days to control postoperative pain and inflammation.

Dosage Chart*

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*Daily dose is 2.27 mg/lb (5.0 mg/kg). The above is a practical dosing guide. 

Contraindications:  Dogs with known hypersensitivity to firocoxib should not receive PREVICOX^® (firocoxib) Chewable Tablets.

Warnings: Not for use in humans. Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children. Consult a physician in case of accidental ingestion by humans.

For oral use in dogs only. Use of this product at doses above the recommended 2.27 mg/lb (5.0 mg/kg) in puppies less than 7 months of age has been associated with serious adverse reactions, including death.

Due to tablet sizes and scoring, dogs weighing less than 12.5 lb (5.7 kg) cannot be accurately dosed.

Precautions: The safe use of PREVICOX Chewable Tablets in pregnant, lactating, or breeding dogs has not been evaluated.

As a class, cyclooxygenase inhibitory NSAIDs like PREVICOX Chewable Tablets may be associated with gastrointestinal, kidney, or liver side effects.  

Concurrent use with another NSAID, corticosteroid, or nephrotoxic medication should be avoided or monitored closely. Dogs should be evaluated for pre-existing conditions and currently prescribed medications prior to treatment with PREVICOX Chewable Tablets, then monitored regularly while on therapy.

For more information, please see full prescribing information.