Cerenia Basics
- Cerenia is available by prescription only.
- Cerenia includes the active ingredient maropitant citrate.
- Maropitant citrate blocks vomiting signals in your dog's brain to help prevent vomiting.
- Cerenia is used to treat vomiting.
- Cerenia is available in blister packs of 4 tablets of different strengths...
Cerenia Warnings
- Do not use cerenia in dogs with a known hypersensitivity to maropitant citrate.
- Do not use in dogs less than 16 weeks old.
- Use with caution in dogs with liver problems.
- Use with caution in dogs that are pregnant or lactating.
- Notify your veterinarian if your dog is on any other medication, especially...
- nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
- Store at room temperature.
- Store protected from light and moisture.
Cerenia Directions
- Use as directed by your veterinarian.
- Follow the instructions printed on the prescription label.
- Store at room temperature.
- Be sure to complete the prescription to ensure a full recovery, even if your pet seems to be improving, unless instructed otherwise by your veterinarian.
- Do not administer cerenia in fatty foods, such as cheese or meat.
- Cerenia should be administered at least 1 hour after feeding.
- Cerenia is for use in dogs only.
Dosage FAQs
- In the case of a missed dose of cerenia, give it as soon as you remember, or wait until it is time to give the next dose. DO NOT GIVE A DOUBLE DOSE OF CERENIA.
- In the case of an overdose of cerenia, seek attention from your veterinarian.
Cerenia is one of those rare drugs that comes along and dramatically changes treatment protocols in veterinary medicine. For vomiting dogs, it is the most commonly used symptomatic treatment. Although in really young dogs you must use this with caution, cerenia has proven effective in treatment protocols for parvovirus enteritis, pancreatitis, and virtually any condition causing acute vomiting. Having this product available for treatment of acute vomiting has really been a plus to the pets I've treated. We have also used this product effectively for car sickness. Clients have told me that their pets have responded well to cerenia tablets before travel. I really like this product.
If you notice any behavioral or physiological changes in your pet while administering cerenia, contact your veterinarian immediately.
Allergic Reactions and Serious Side Effects
- Allergic reactions and serious side effects are rare, but in the case of an allergic reaction or a serious side effect you should, seek immediate veterinary attention.
- Some common signs of allergic reactions and more serious side effects are...
- sudden onset of acute diarrhea
