Skin rash or irritation after Deracoxib (Deramaxx) in dogs

312 reports to the FDA describe skin rash or irritation in dogs given Deracoxib. That is 2.8% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 1.3% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

312Reports
13%Marked serious
3.5%Recovered
15%Died or euthanised
10 daysTypical onset
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How soon it started

Same day
2 4.9%
1–2 days
4 9.8%
3–7 days
11 27%
1–4 weeks
13 32%
Over a month
11 27%

How the animals did

Recovered
8 2.6%
Recovered with lasting effects
3 1.0%
Still unwell when reported
26 8.3%
Died
41 13%
Euthanised
6 1.9%
Not known
228 73%

Problems reported at the same time

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
13
1–3 years
36
4–7 years
65
8–11 years
122
12+ years
69

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 rash or irritation in dogs?
312 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 10 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).

Skin rash or irritation with similar medicines

All reported side effects of Deracoxib in dogs · Medicines most reported with skin rash or irritation