Cerenia (maropitant citrate)

  PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION - RX Required

Cerenia (maropitant citrate) is an FDA-approved medication used to prevent and treat vomiting and nausea in dogs and cats. It is effective for conditions such as motion sickness, acute vomiting, and post-operative nausea.

Uses:

• Prevention of acute vomiting and nausea in dogs and cats.
• Treatment of vomiting due to motion sickness in dogs.
• Management of post-operative nausea.

Dosage Information:

For Acute Vomiting (Dogs and Cats):

• Injectable Solution:
  • Dogs: Administer 1 mg/kg (0.45 mg/lb) body weight once daily for up to 5 consecutive days.
  • Cats: Administer 1 mg/kg (0.45 mg/lb) body weight once daily for up to 5 consecutive days.
  • Route of Administration: Subcutaneous or intravenous injection.
• Tablets (Dogs Only):
  • Dogs 2-7 kg (4.4-15.4 lbs): 16 mg tablet once daily for up to 5 days.
  • Dogs 8-15 kg (17.6-33 lbs): 24 mg tablet once daily for up to 5 days.
  • Dogs 16-30 kg (35.2-66 lbs): 60 mg tablet once daily for up to 5 days.
  • Dogs over 30 kg (66 lbs): 160 mg tablet once daily for up to 5 days.

For Motion Sickness (Dogs):

• Tablets:
  • Dogs 2-7 kg (4.4-15.4 lbs): 8 mg tablet once daily for up to 2 days.
  • Dogs 8-15 kg (17.6-33 lbs): 24 mg tablet once daily for up to 2 days.
  • Dogs 16-30 kg (35.2-66 lbs): 60 mg tablet once daily for up to 2 days.
  • Dogs over 30 kg (66 lbs): 160 mg tablet once daily for up to 2 days.

Administration:
- Injectable Solution: Administer subcutaneously or intravenously as directed by your veterinarian.
- Tablets: Administer orally 2 hours before travel or as directed by your veterinarian. Do not feed for at least 1 hour before giving the tablet.

Precautions:
- Use only as directed by your veterinarian.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Store tablets in a cool, dry place. Refrigerate injectable solution.
- Not for use in dogs or cats with known hypersensitivity to maropitant citrate.

Side Effects:
- Mild pain or swelling at the injection site.
- Rarely, some pets may experience lethargy, diarrhea, or lack of appetite.