Skin hyperaemia after Maropitant (Cerenia) in dogs

33 reports to the FDA describe skin hyperaemia in dogs given Maropitant. That is 0.3% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 0.2% across reports for all dog medicines.

33Reports
6.1%Marked serious
6.1%Recovered
6.1%Died or euthanised
–Typical onset
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How the animals did

Recovered
1 3.0%
Recovered with lasting effects
1 3.0%
Still unwell when reported
1 3.0%
Died
2 6.1%
Not known
28 85%

Problems reported at the same time

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
2
1–3 years
11
4–7 years
13
8–11 years
4
12+ years
3

About this medicine

Maropitant prevents vomiting and motion sickness.

Products with this ingredient include Cerenia. The FDA hides brand names in its public data, so these reports cover every product with the same active ingredients.

Questions owners ask

Can Maropitant cause skin hyperaemia in dogs?
33 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).

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