Firox (firocoxib) Chewable Tablets for Dogs, 57mg

Once Daily Pain and Inflammation Control for Dogs

Product Description

Firox 57 mg Chewable Tablets help control pain and inflammation in dogs affected by osteoarthritis or recovering from soft tissue and orthopedic surgery. This veterinary NSAID uses firocoxib to support mobility and comfort with once daily dosing. The chewable pork liver flavor makes administration easy for dogs.

Benefits

• Targeted pain control: Helps reduce discomfort and joint inflammation from osteoarthritis to support mobility and daily activity in affected dogs.
• Post-surgical comfort: Supports recovery after soft tissue and orthopedic procedures by easing pain and inflammation during the healing period.
• Once daily dosing: Provides steady twenty-four-hour relief with a simple once daily dose based on your veterinarian’s guidance.
• Palatable chewable tablet: Pork liver flavoring encourages acceptance, making it easier for dog owners to give the prescribed dose each day.
• Scored for accuracy: Half-scored tablet design supports precise dosing in half-tablet increments when recommended by a veterinarian.

Variants

• 1 Chewable Tablet
• 30 Chewable Tablets
• 60 Chewable Tablets
• 90 Chewable Tablets

Ingredients

Active Ingredients

Firocoxib

How to Use

Recommended Dosage Chart

Disclaimer: This dosage information is provided by the manufacturer. Always consult your veterinarian before administering or adjusting any medication for your pet.

Dosage and Administration Instructions

• Once daily dosing: Administer 2.27 mg per pound once daily for osteoarthritis or postoperative pain control.
• Pre-surgery administration: Dogs may receive Firox about two hours before surgery when directed by the veterinarian.
• Food optional use: Firox Chewable Tablets may be given with or without food according to your dog's routine.
• Scored for splitting: Tablets are half-scored to allow dosing in half-tablet increments where appropriate.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Not for small dogs: Dogs weighing under 12.5 pounds cannot be accurately dosed due to tablet size limitations.
• Avoid drug combinations: Concomitant use with other NSAIDs or corticosteroids should be avoided.
• Health risk factors: Dogs that are dehydrated or have renal, cardiovascular, or hepatic dysfunction may be at greater risk.
• Switching medications: Appropriate washout times should be considered when switching NSAIDs or corticosteroids.

Possible Side Effects

• Vomiting and diarrhea: These are documented gastrointestinal effects observed in field studies and post-approval reports.
• Decreased appetite: Appetite reduction or anorexia has been observed in clinical and post-approval reports.
• Incision reactions: Redness, swelling, or oozing at surgical sites occurred in postoperative field studies.
• Neurological signs: Ataxia, seizures, or behavioral changes have been reported post-approval in rare cases.
• Hepatic symptoms: Elevated liver enzymes and jaundice have been reported in post-approval experience.

Storage Information

• Store at safe temperatures: Keep below 86 degrees Fahrenheit per manufacturer storage guidance.
• Short heat exposure: Brief temperature excursions up to 104 degrees Fahrenheit are permitted.
• Half tablet timing: Use any half tablet within ninety days of splitting as recommended.

Shipping & Return

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Prescription items are NON-RETURNABLE and NON-REFUNDABLE.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is Firox 57 mg used for in dogs?

Ans: Firox 57 mg Chewable Tablets are used to help dogs dealing with joint pain from osteoarthritis or discomfort after soft tissue or orthopedic surgery. The medication reduces swelling and soreness, making it easier for dogs to move around. When a veterinarian advises it, the once-a-day dose offers steady support for better comfort and mobility.

Q2: How should I give Firox 57 mg to my dog?

Ans: Administer Firox at a daily dose of 2.27 mg per pound, given once daily. Tablets may be offered with or without food and are half-scored to allow accurate dosing. Dogs may receive the medication about two hours before surgery if directed.

Q3: What side effects should I watch for while my dog is taking Firox?

Ans: Dogs taking this medication might show stomach issues like vomiting or diarrhea, eat less than usual, or have swelling near their surgery site. Very rarely, neurological signs linked to liver problems can occur. If anything seems off, stop the treatment and reach out to your vet immediately. All known reactions have been recorded through real-world use and approved studies.

Q4: Can Firox be given with other medications?

Ans: Firox should not be used with other NSAIDs or corticosteroids because this increases the risk of gastrointestinal and systemic complications. Discuss all medications and supplements your dog is taking with your veterinarian before starting therapy to ensure safe use.

Q5: Which dogs should not take Firox 57 mg?

Ans: Dogs under 12.5 pounds cannot be accurately dosed with Firox 57 mg tablets. It should not be used in dogs with known hypersensitivity to firocoxib or in dogs taking other NSAIDs or corticosteroids. Dogs with kidney or liver disease require caution.