Previcox is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic preparation for dogs. The active substance in the preparation is phyrocoxib. In addition, it includes lactose monohydrate, cellulose, silicon dioxide, caramel and flavor, which smells of smoked meat . Tablets of brown color, rounded convex form are issued in a dosage of 227 mg and 57 mg. Packed product in blisters for 10 pcs. in each.
Previcox is a low-toxic preparation, so it can be used for a long time. The medicine is quickly absorbed, and the positive effect can be observed already after 2 hours after administration. It is excreted from the body together with bile.
Previcox for dogs - instruction
Pervokoks tablets are prescribed to animals for the treatment of osteoarthritis, as well as after surgery on the limbs. They are taken at the rate of 5 mg per 1 kg of dog weight once a day.
It is forbidden to apply the drug to females during lactation and to pregnant, newborn pups until they reach the age of 10 weeks. Small dogs weighing less than 3 kg, sick animals with bleeding, with severe hepatic and renal failure are also contraindicated to take previcox. Do not use it to dogs that are particularly sensitive to the ingredients of the drug.
Thanks to special aromatic additives, the medicine is readily eaten by dogs. If the animal refuses to accept, the tablet can be given with food. To relieve pain in the dog after the operation, previcox should be given to the animal two hours before the surgery and afterwards for three days, 1 tablet. The duration of treatment depends on the course of the disease.
In case of an overdose, the dog may have excessive salivation, abnormalities in the digestive tract, apathy.
The analog of previcox for dogs is "human" tselebrex, however, before making such a substitution for the drugs, you should consult a veterinarian.