Swelling after Deracoxib (Deramaxx) in dogs

469 reports to the FDA describe swelling in dogs given Deracoxib. That is 4.3% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 2.8% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

469Reports
23%Marked serious
6.0%Recovered
34%Died or euthanised
8 daysTypical onset
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How soon it started

Same day
10 9.5%
1–2 days
17 16%
3–7 days
25 24%
1–4 weeks
23 22%
Over a month
30 29%

How the animals did

Recovered
28 6.0%
Still unwell when reported
41 8.7%
Died
133 28%
Euthanised
27 5.8%
Not known
240 51%

Problems reported at the same time

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
22
1–3 years
68
4–7 years
145
8–11 years
153
12+ years
78

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 swelling in dogs?
469 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 8 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).

Swelling with similar medicines

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