Abnormal radiograph finding after Deracoxib (Deramaxx) in dogs

700 reports to the FDA describe abnormal radiograph finding in dogs given Deracoxib. That is 6.4% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 0.9% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

700Reports
28%Marked serious
7.1%Recovered
46%Died or euthanised
9 daysTypical onset
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How soon it started

Same day
6 5.2%
1–2 days
16 14%
3–7 days
35 30%
1–4 weeks
18 16%
Over a month
41 35%

How the animals did

Recovered
46 6.6%
Recovered with lasting effects
4 0.6%
Still unwell when reported
57 8.1%
Died
266 38%
Euthanised
58 8.3%
Not known
269 38%

Problems reported at the same time

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
17
1–3 years
86
4–7 years
185
8–11 years
281
12+ years
127

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 abnormal radiograph finding in dogs?
700 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.
How soon after a dose was it reported?
In half of the reports with dates, it started within 9 days of the first dose.
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).

Abnormal radiograph finding with similar medicines

All reported side effects of Deracoxib in dogs · Medicines most reported with abnormal radiograph finding