Malaise after Deracoxib (Deramaxx) in dogs

91 reports to the FDA describe malaise in dogs given Deracoxib. That is 0.8% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 0.4% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

91Reports
70%Marked serious
13%Recovered
33%Died or euthanised
11 daysTypical onset
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How soon it started

Same day
4 9.3%
1–2 days
6 14%
3–7 days
9 21%
1–4 weeks
7 16%
Over a month
17 40%

How the animals did

Recovered
11 12%
Recovered with lasting effects
1 1.1%
Still unwell when reported
27 30%
Died
14 15%
Euthanised
16 18%
Not known
22 24%

Problems reported at the same time

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
1
1–3 years
8
4–7 years
23
8–11 years
35
12+ years
19

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 malaise in dogs?
91 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 11 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).

Malaise with similar medicines

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