
Onsior Tablets for Dogs
Onsior Tablets for Dogs
Onsior is a Prescription Only Medication (POM-V) used for the treatment of pain and inflammation associated with chronic osteoarthritis (a long-term disease causing pain and inflammation in the joints). Treatment of pain and inflammation associated with orthopaedic or soft tissue surgery in dogs.
Tablets should be taken once a day at the same time every day.
Do not administer with food as trials have demonstrated Robenacoxib has a better efficacy when administered without food or at least 30 minutes before or after a meal.
The recommended dose is 1mg/kg body weight with a range 1-2mg/kg - for example:
- 2.5 to <5kg 1 x 5mg tablet
- 5 to <10kg - 1 x 10mg tablet
- 10 to <20kg - 1 x 20mg tablet
- 20 to <40kg - 1 x 40mg tablet
- 40 to 80kg - 2 x 40mg tablet
Do not use in animals with stomach disease, or impaired heart or kidney function.
Do not use with other NSAIDs or with corticosteroids.
Do not use in pregnant or lactating bitches as safety has not been established.
Liver enzymes should be monitored in animals receiving long-term therapy.
Read product data for full contraindications.
Read all product instructions carefully and use as directed by your vets
Liver enzymes should be monitored in animals receiving long-term therapy
Read product data for full contraindications, warning and directions.