Can you overdose on deramaxx?
When ingested in toxic amounts by dogs or cats, it can result in severe gastric ulceration and acute kidney failure. Signs of toxicity include vomiting, diarrhea, bloody vomitus, black-tarry stool, inappetance, lethargy, inappropriate urination or thirst, general malaise, abdominal pain, and seizures or death.
Can deramaxx be given twice a day?
Postoperative Dental Pain and Inflammation: 0.45 – 0.91 mg/lb/day (1 to 2 mg/kg/day) as a single daily dose, for 3 days. The first dose should be given approximately 1 hour prior to dental surgery and subsequent doses should be given daily for up to two additional treatments.
What are the side effects of taking Deramaxx tablets?
Look for the following side effects that may indicate that your dog is having a problem with Deramaxx tablets or may have another medical problem: 1 Vomiting 2 Change in bowel movements such as diarrhea or change in stool color 3 Change in drinking or urination 4 Decrease in appetite 5 Change in behavior, such as depression or restlessness
What to know before prescribing Deramaxx for dogs?
Always provide “Information for Dog Owners” Sheet with prescription. Carefully consider the potential benefits and risk of Deramaxx and other treatment options before deciding to use DERMAXX. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration consistent with individual response.
What is the plasma terminal elimination half life of Deramaxx?
Although the plasma terminal elimination half-life for Deramaxx tablets is approximately 3 hours, a longer duration of clinical effectiveness is observed. Summary pharmacokinetics of Deramaxx tablets are listed in Table 1. a Values obtained following a single 2.35 mg/kg dose
Is there a difference between male and female Deramaxx?
No statistically significant differences between genders were observed. Always provide “Information for Dog Owners” Sheet with prescription. Carefully consider the potential benefits and risk of Deramaxx and other treatment options before deciding to use DERMAXX.