Vomiting after Deracoxib (Deramaxx) in cats

39 reports to the FDA describe vomiting in cats given Deracoxib. That is 39% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 18% across reports for all cat medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

39Reports

5.1%Marked serious

5.1%Recovered

2.6%Died or euthanised

–Typical onset

How the animals did

Recovered

2 5.1%

Died

1 2.6%

Not known

36 92%

Problems reported at the same time

Accidental exposure

21 54%

Kidney problems

17 44%

Death

14 36%

Loose stool

11 28%

Pr-thymus, lesion(s)

11 28%

Lethargy

10 26%

Pr-liver, lesion(s)

9 23%

Diarrhea

8 21%

Age of the animals

Under 1 year

1–3 years

4–7 years

8–11 years

12+ years

About this medicine

Deracoxib relieves pain and inflammation from arthritis or after surgery.

Products with this ingredient include Deramaxx. The FDA hides brand names in its public data, so these reports cover every product with the same active ingredients.

NSAIDs can affect the stomach, liver and kidneys. Vets usually recommend blood tests before and during long-term use.

Questions owners ask

Can Deracoxib cause vomiting in cats?: 39 reports link the two, but a report alone does not prove the medicine was the cause: other illnesses, other medicines or coincidence can be involved. Your vet can judge it for your animal.
What should I do?: Don't give another dose until you've spoken to your vet, and keep the packaging so you can tell them the product and dose. Your vet can also report it to the FDA (or you can, through the manufacturer or FDA form 1932a).

Vomiting with similar medicines

Vomiting after Meloxicam (Metacam) 1,056 reports · 29% of its reports
Vomiting after Robenacoxib (Onsior) 406 reports · 12% of its reports
Vomiting after Carprofen (Rimadyl) 394 reports · 23% of its reports

All reported side effects of Deracoxib in cats · Medicines most reported with vomiting