Urinary incontinence after Deracoxib (Deramaxx) in dogs

The FDA has received 208 reports of urinary incontinence in dogs after Deracoxib. That is 1.9% 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.

208Reports
16%Marked serious
3.4%Recovered
17%Died or euthanised
8 daysTypical onset
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How soon it started

Same day
3 10%
1–2 days
5 17%
3–7 days
7 23%
1–4 weeks
4 13%
Over a month
11 37%

How the animals did

Recovered
7 3.4%
Still unwell when reported
25 12%
Died
25 12%
Euthanised
11 5.3%
Not known
140 67%

Problems reported at the same time

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
6
1–3 years
19
4–7 years
46
8–11 years
69
12+ years
68

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 urinary incontinence in dogs?
208 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).

Urinary incontinence with similar medicines

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