Fluid in abdomen after Deracoxib (Deramaxx) in dogs

88 reports to the FDA describe fluid in abdomen in dogs given Deracoxib. That is 0.8% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 0.1% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

88Reports
99%Marked serious
20%Recovered
44%Died or euthanised
9 daysTypical onset
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How soon it started

Same day
6 11%
1–2 days
4 7.5%
3–7 days
14 26%
1–4 weeks
11 21%
Over a month
18 34%

How the animals did

Recovered
18 20%
Still unwell when reported
18 20%
Died
15 17%
Euthanised
24 27%
Not known
13 15%

Problems reported at the same time

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
2
1–3 years
26
4–7 years
25
8–11 years
26
12+ years
9

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 fluid in abdomen in dogs?
88 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).

Fluid in abdomen with similar medicines

All reported side effects of Deracoxib in dogs · Medicines most reported with fluid in abdomen