Maropitant Citrate Tablets 160mg (4 Count)

NK1 Receptor Blocker Tablets for Vomiting and Motion Sickness in Dogs

Product Description

Maropitant Citrate 160mg Tablets are an FDA-approved veterinary prescription antiemetic used by veterinarians for large dogs struggling with acute vomiting and motion sickness. The 160mg strength is intended for dogs over 30kg, or approximately 66 pounds. It works by sitting on neurokinin-1 receptors in the central nervous system, stopping substance P from setting off the vomiting reflex in the brain. Originally approved under the Cerenia brand, the generic received FDA veterinary approval in March 2023 as the first FDA-approved generic veterinary antiemetic of its kind.

Benefits

• FDA-Approved Veterinary Generic: The first FDA-approved generic maropitant citrate tablet, confirmed to carry the same active ingredient in the same concentration as Cerenia.
• Motion Sickness Prevention: Stops travel-related vomiting, drooling, and nausea in dogs before car rides, vet visits, or other travel situations.
• Acute Vomiting Treatment: Tackles sudden vomiting in adult dogs whether it comes from illness, dietary indiscretion, anesthesia recovery, or other triggers.
• Central Nervous System Action: Works directly at the brain's chemoreceptor trigger zone, reaching further than antiemetics that are limited to peripheral action.
• Once-Daily Convenience: One scored tablet a day for up to five consecutive days keeps home administration simple for pet owners.

Ingredients

Active Ingredients

Maropitant Citrate 160mg

How to Use

Maropitant Citrate 160mg Tablets are a prescription-only medication. A valid veterinarian prescription is required to purchase this product.

Please follow your veterinarian's specific instructions for the dosage and administration of this medication for your pet.

Disclaimer: Dosage and administration of this medication must be determined by a licensed veterinarian. Always consult your veterinarian before administering or adjusting any prescription medication for your pet.

Tucking this scored tablet into a soft pill pocket or pill wrap treat makes giving it simple and low-stress. For motion sickness, giving it at least two hours before travel is important. Washing hands well with soap and water after handling is also recommended, as skin contact can cause irritation.

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Additional Information

Precautions

• Not for Very Young Puppies: Puppies under 2 months should not receive this medication for acute vomiting, and those under 4 months should not receive it for motion sickness.
• Caution in Liver Disease: Dogs with liver disease need careful management, as maropitant is handled by the liver and may build up in affected animals.
• Caution in Toxin Ingestion and GI Obstruction: This medication has not been proven safe where vomiting is caused by toxin ingestion or a gastrointestinal obstruction, so it should not be used in those situations.
• Avoid in Pregnancy and Breeding: How this medication affects breeding, pregnant, or nursing dogs is not established, so it should only be used with direct veterinary guidance.
• Human Skin and Eye Hazard: Hands should be washed thoroughly after handling, and if the tablet touches the eye, flushing with water for 15 minutes and seeking medical attention right away is important.
• Known Allergy Contraindication: Dogs with a known sensitivity or allergy to maropitant citrate should not be given this medication.

Possible Side Effects

• Drowsiness: Some dogs experience mild sedation and it generally settles without any intervention during the course of treatment.
• Reduced Appetite and Lethargy: A short dip in appetite or energy can show up in some dogs, mainly at the start of treatment.
• Diarrhea: Loose stools come up as an occasional reaction in some dogs on maropitant citrate and tend to be mild and brief.
• Serious Allergic Reactions: Facial swelling, trouble breathing, hives, or collapse all point to a severe reaction needing immediate emergency veterinary care.

Storage Information

• Controlled Room Temperature: Store vials somewhere cool and dry, maintaining a temperature of 68°F to 77°F inside the original blister packs and away from heat and moisture.
• Keep in Original Blister Pack: Keeping tablets sealed in their blister packs right up until use protects them from light and moisture damage.
• Out of Reach: Keep this medication somewhere children and untreated animals in the home cannot get to it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What size dog is the maropitant citrate 160mg tablet prescribed for?

Ans: The 160mg tablet is for dogs over 30kg, roughly 66 pounds and above. Each maropitant citrate strength is matched to a weight range so veterinarians can pick the right tablet for accurate once-daily dosing based on where the dog falls on the scale.

Q2: Is generic maropitant citrate as effective as the brand name Cerenia?

Ans: The FDA looked at the generic and found it carries the same active ingredient in the same concentration and dosage form as Cerenia, with no inactive ingredient differences that would meaningfully affect how it is absorbed. That puts the generic on equal clinical footing with the branded version, just at a lower price point.

Q3: How far in advance should maropitant citrate be given before car travel?

Ans: Giving it at least two hours before the trip starts lets the medication fully absorb and reach peak effect before motion kicks in. Pairing it with a small amount of food can help with absorption. Keeping the timing consistent before each journey gives the best protection against travel-related nausea and vomiting.

Q4: Can maropitant citrate tablets be used in cats?

Ans: Maropitant citrate tablets carry a dogs-only label, though veterinarians can and do prescribe them off-label for cats when nausea or vomiting from illness or chemotherapy is the problem. Cats need their own dosing approach and the situation warrants closer monitoring than it would in a dog, which is why a veterinarian's direct involvement matters throughout.

Q5: Why should maropitant citrate tablets not be used if a dog has swallowed a toxin?

Ans: When a toxin has been ingested, vomiting can actually help push it back out before the body absorbs too much of it. Using maropitant citrate to stop that response could mean more of the toxin stays inside and gets absorbed. Getting in touch with a veterinarian or animal poison control center right away is the right move in that situation.

Clinical Research

• Maropitant Citrate – Merck Veterinary Manual
• Neurokinin-1 Receptor Antagonists – NCBI
• Motion Sickness in Dogs – VCA Animal Hospitals