Accidental exposure after Firocoxib (Previcox) in cats

23 reports to the FDA describe accidental exposure in cats given Firocoxib. That is 44% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 2.6% across reports for all cat medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

23Reports

8.7%Marked serious

13%Recovered

4.3%Died or euthanised

–Typical onset

How the animals did

Recovered

3 13%

Died

1 4.3%

Not known

19 83%

Problems reported at the same time

Vomiting

8 35%

Liver problems

5 22%

Lethargy

5 22%

Loss of appetite

4 17%

Blood problems

3 13%

Kidney problems

3 13%

Fever

2 8.7%

Hyperphosphataemia

2 8.7%

Age of the animals

Under 1 year

1–3 years

4–7 years

8–11 years

12+ years

About this medicine

Firocoxib relieves pain and inflammation from arthritis.

Products with this ingredient include Previcox. 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 Firocoxib cause accidental exposure in cats?: 23 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).

Accidental exposure with similar medicines

Accidental exposure after Meloxicam (Metacam) 88 reports · 2.4% of its reports
Accidental exposure after Carprofen (Rimadyl) 1,242 reports · 73% of its reports
Accidental exposure after Deracoxib (Deramaxx) 62 reports · 61% of its reports

All reported side effects of Firocoxib in cats · Medicines most reported with accidental exposure