Firox (firocoxib) Chewable Tablets are indicated for the control of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis and for the control of postoperative pain and inflammation associated with soft-tissue and orthopedic surgery in dogs.
Who is Firox (firocoxib) Chewable Tablets for Dogs for?
Dogs (older than 7 months of age and weighing 12.5 lbs or more).
Why use Firox (firocoxib) Chewable Tablets for Dogs?
Helps control pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis in dogs. Helps control postoperative pain and inflammation associated with soft tissue and orthopedic surgery in dogs. Easy to administer chewable tablets.
How does Firox (firocoxib) Chewable Tablets for Dogs work?
Firox (firocoxib) belongs to the coxib class of non- narcotic, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
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How is Firox (firocoxib) Chewable Tablets for Dogs sold?
Sold as chewable tablets in strenghts of 57 mg or 227 mg in 60 ct or 180 ct bottles.
What are the side effects of Firox (firocoxib) Chewable Tablets for Dogs?
Contraindications: Dogs with known hypersensitivity to firocoxib should not receive Firox. Possible side effects may include: vomiting, diarrhea, decreassed appetite, lethargy, pain, somnolence or hyperactivity. Firocoxib chewable tablets were safely used during field studies concomitantly with other therapies, including vaccines, anthelmintics, and antibiotics.
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 seven months of age has been associated with serious adverse reactions, including death (see Animal Safety). Due to tablet sizes and scoring, dogs weighing less than 12.5 lb (5.7 kg) cannot be accurately dosed.
All dogs should undergo a thorough history and physical examination before the initiation of NSAID therapy. Appropriate laboratory testing to establish hematological and serum baseline data is recommended prior to and periodically during administration of any NSAID.
What special precautions are there?
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. Keep Firocoxib Chewable Tablets for Dogs in a secure location out of reach of dogs, cats, and other animals to prevent accidental ingestion or overdose.
Contact your nearest emergency animal hospital.
How can I store Firox (firocoxib) Chewable Tablets for Dogs?
Store below 86° F (30° C). Brief excursions up to 104° F (40° C) are permitted. Use half tablet within 90 days.
Use as directed by your Veterinarian.
Always provide the Client Information Sheet with prescription. Carefully consider the potential benefits and risks of Firox and other treatment options before deciding to use Firox. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration consistent with individual response. The recommended dosage of Firox (firocoxib) for oral administration in dogs is 2.27 mg/lb (5.0 mg/kg) body weight once daily as needed for osteoarthritis and for 3 days as needed for postoperative pain and inflammation associated with soft-tissue and orthopedic surgery. The dogs can be treated with Firox approximately two hours prior to surgery. The tablets are scored and dosage should be calculated in half tablet increments. Firox Chewable Tablets can be administered with or without food.
