Skin hyperaemia after Deracoxib (Deramaxx) in dogs

62 reports to the FDA describe skin hyperaemia in dogs given Deracoxib. That is 0.6% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 0.2% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

62Reports

1.6%Marked serious

0.0%Recovered

8.1%Died or euthanised

–Typical onset

How the animals did

Died

5 8.1%

Not known

57 92%

Problems reported at the same time

Itching

24 39%

Skin rash or irritation

22 35%

18 29%

15 24%

14 23%

12 19%

12 19%

9 15%

Age of the animals

Under 1 year

1–3 years

4–7 years

8–11 years

12+ years

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 skin hyperaemia in dogs?: 62 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).

Skin hyperaemia with similar medicines

Skin hyperaemia after Carprofen (Rimadyl) 190 reports · 0.4% of its reports
Skin hyperaemia after Meloxicam (Metacam) 63 reports · 0.8% of its reports
Skin hyperaemia after Firocoxib (Previcox) 54 reports · 0.7% of its reports

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