Lameness after Deracoxib (Deramaxx) in dogs
The FDA has received 150 reports of lameness in dogs after Deracoxib. That is 1.4% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 0.6% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.
150Reports
48%Marked serious
8.0%Recovered
23%Died or euthanised
19 daysTypical onset
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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 lameness in dogs?
- 150 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 19 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).
Lameness with similar medicines
- Lameness after Carprofen (Rimadyl) 814 reports · 1.7% of its reports
- Lameness after Grapiprant (Galliprant) 244 reports · 2.8% of its reports
- Lameness after Meloxicam (Metacam) 117 reports · 1.4% of its reports
- Lameness after Firocoxib (Previcox) 85 reports · 1.1% of its reports
All reported side effects of Deracoxib in dogs · Medicines most reported with lameness