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52948
EquiCoxib (Firocoxib) Oral Solution for Horses 9 mg/ml Rx
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Product Description
EquiCoxib (firocoxib) is an FDA-approved 0.9% oral solution for horses for the treatment of inflammation and pain associated with osteoarthritis. This flavorless, odorless liquid simplifies weight-based dosing, ensuring precise and safe administration for horses of varying sizes.
Who is EquiCoxib (Firocoxib) Oral Solution for Horses 9 mg/ml for?
Horses
Why use EquiCoxib (Firocoxib) Oral Solution for Horses 9 mg/ml?
Oral solution for horses for the treatment of inflammation and pain associated with osteoarthritis.
How does EquiCoxib (Firocoxib) Oral Solution for Horses 9 mg/ml work?
EquiCoxib (firocoxib) is a cyclooxygenase-inhibiting (coxib) class, non-narcotic, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic activity in animal models.
Manufacturer:
Aurora Pharmaceuticals
Active Ingredients(s):
Firocoxib
How is EquiCoxib (Firocoxib) Oral Solution for Horses 9 mg/ml sold?
90 ml and 400 ml oral solution bottles.
What special precautions are there?
Warnings:
For oral use in horses only. Do not use in horses intended for human consumption.
Human Warnings: Not for use in humans. Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children. Wash hands with soap and water after use. Consult a physician in case of accidental ingestion by humans.
Animal Safety: Clients should be advised to observe for signs of potential drug toxicity and be given a Client Information Sheet with each prescription.
Keep EquiCoxib in a secure location out of reach of dogs, cats, and other animals to prevent accidental ingestion or overdose. Precautions:
Horses should undergo a thorough history and physical examination before initiation of NSAID therapy. Appropriate laboratory tests should be conducted to establish hematological and serum biochemical baseline data before and periodically during administration of any NSAID.
What to do if overdose?
Contact your nearest emergency animal hospital.
How can I store EquiCoxib (Firocoxib) Oral Solution for Horses 9 mg/ml?
Store below 77°F (25°C). Brief excursions up to 104°F (40°C) are permitted.
Overview
Use as directed by your Veterinarian.
Dosage and Administration: The recommended dosage of EquiCoxib (firocoxib) for oral administration in horses is 0.045 mg/lb (0.1 mg/kg) of body weight once daily for up to 14 days. In target animal safety studies, toxicity was seen at the recommended dose when the duration of treatment exceeded 30 days. Only administer EquiCoxib with the provided dosing syringe.
Each 1.25 mL volume will treat 250 pounds of body weight and each additional 0.25 mL volume corresponds to approximately a 50 lb weight increment. The provided dosing syringe is calibrated so that each line corresponds to a 50 lb weight increment. To deliver the correct dose, round the horse’s body weight up to the nearest 50 pound increment (if the body weight is an exact 50 pound increment, do not round up).
FOR ORAL USE ONLY. DO NOT INJECT EQUICOXIB. ONLY ADMINISTER WITH THE PROVIDED DOSING SYRINGE.
Main Ingredients
9 mg/mL Firocoxib