Accidental exposure after Firocoxib (Previcox) in dogs
The FDA has received 126 reports of accidental exposure in dogs after Firocoxib. That is 1.6% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 1.5% across reports for all dog medicines.
126Reports
15%Marked serious
11%Recovered
4.0%Died or euthanised
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About this medicine
Firocoxib relieves pain and inflammation from arthritis.
Products with this ingredient include Previcox. 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 Firocoxib cause accidental exposure in dogs?
- 126 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 the same day 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).
Accidental exposure with similar medicines
- Accidental exposure after Carprofen (Rimadyl) 4,136 reports · 8.7% of its reports
- Accidental exposure after Deracoxib (Deramaxx) 1,440 reports · 13% of its reports
- Accidental exposure after Grapiprant (Galliprant) 51 reports · 0.6% of its reports
- Accidental exposure after Meloxicam (Metacam) 227 reports · 2.8% of its reports
All reported side effects of Firocoxib in dogs · Medicines most reported with accidental exposure