In dogs,
Onsior tablets are used to treat pain and inflammation associated with chronic osteoarthritis
(a long-term disease causing pain and inflammation in the joints) and soft tissue surgery. The solution for injection is used to treat pain and inflammation associated with orthopaedic or soft tissue surgery.
When should I give my dog onsior?
ONSIOR injection and ONSIOR tablets are safe to use interchangeably when given
once a day for a maximum of 3 days in dogs ≥ 4 months of age and ≥ 5.5 lbs
. The use of concomitantly protein-bound drugs with ONSIOR has not been studied in dogs.
How Long Can dogs stay on onsior?
ONSIOR tablets are indicated for the control of postoperative pain and inflammation associated with soft tissue surgery in dogs ≥ 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg) and ≥ 4 months of age; for
up to a maximum of 3 days
.
Can I give onsior to my dog?
The interchangeable use of ONISOR injection and ONSIOR tablets has been tested in a target animal safety study and was shown to be well tolerated by dogs
. ONSIOR injection or tablets may be used interchangeably in accordance with the indications and duration of use approved for each pharmaceutical form.
How long does onsior take to work in dogs?
The tablets should be given whole and are not designed to be broken. This medication will take effect quickly, in about
1 to 2 hours
, and improvement in clinical signs should follow.
How safe is onsior for dogs UK?
Previous studies have demonstrated an
excellent safety profile
for robenacoxib when administered orally to healthy young beagle dogs at daily doses of up to 40 mg/kg for 1 month and up to 10 mg/kg for 6 months [8].
Can I give my dog onsior with food?
Can Onsior be given with food?
Onsior can be administered for up to maximum 3 days with or without food
.
Is onsior an anti-inflammatory?
Onsior is a coxib class NSAID
that stays at the source of the inflammation after quickly exiting the bloodstream. *Clinical relevance unknown.
Should you walk dogs with arthritis?
Arthritic dogs will benefit from controlled exercise.
Gentle regular lead walks are better than an hour spent running around after a ball or with another dog
.
How often can I give my dog onsior?
Treatment in dogs for osteoarthritis should be for as long as is needed. If Onsior is used in cats and dogs to treat pain and inflammation associated with surgery,
a single dose by mouth should be given before surgery. After surgery, a daily dose may be given for up to two further days
.
How long can dog be on anti-inflammatory?
When you first start treating your dog's arthritis, your veterinarian will likely recommend giving them NSAIDs daily for at least several months to see how your dog responds. Studies have found a cumulative effect in effectiveness with doses given daily for
up to 1 year
.
Is onsior the same as Metacam?
Meloxicam (common brand names: Metacam, Loxicom, Meloxidyl, Inflacam and Rheumocam) Carprofen (common brand names: Rimadyl, Carprieve, Rimifin, Carprox, Rycarfa)
Robenacoxib (common brand name: Onsior)
How long does it take for onsior to kick in?
This medication should help your animal feel better within
1 to 2 hours
. Your animal's clinical signs should improve after that time.
