PREVICOX Chewable Tablets are used for the control of pain and inflammation due to osteoarthritis or associated with
soft-tissue and orthopedic surgery in your dog.
This summary contains important information about PREVICOX. You should read this information before you start giving your dog PREVICOX
tablets and review it each time your prescription is refilled.
This sheet is provided only as asummary and does not take the place of instructions from your veterinarian . Talk to your veterinarian if
. you do not understand any of this information or you want to know more about PREVICOX.
What is PREVICOX?
PREVICOX is aveterinary prescription non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to control pain and inflammation due to
osteoarthritis,or associated with soft-tissue and orthopedic surgery in dogs.
Osteoarthritis is a painful condition caused by “wear and tear” of cartilage and other parts of the joints that may result in the following
changes or signs in your dog:
• Limping or lameness.
• Decreased activity or exercise (reluctance to stand, climb stairs,
jump or run , or difficulty in performing these activities).
• Stiffness or decreased movement of joints.
PREVICOX is indicated for the control of postoperative pain and inflammation following soft-tissue and orthopedic surgeries (e.g.
spays, cruciate ligament repair). Your veterinarian may administer PREVICOX before the procedure and recommend that the dog be
treated for afew days after going home.
What kind of results can I expect when my dog is on PREVICOX for osteoarthritis?
While PREVICOX is not a cure for osteoarthritis, it can control the pain and inflammation and improve your dog ‘s mobility.
• Response varies from dog to dog, but improvement can be quite
dramatic.
• In most dogs, improvement can be seen within days.
• If PREVICOX is discontinued or not given as directed, your dog’s pain and inflammation may return .
What kind of results can I expect when my dog is on
PREVICOX for the control of pain and inflammation following son-tissue and orthopedic surgery?
• PREVICOX Chewable Tablets allow your dog to recover more
comfortably by controlling pain and inflammation following softtissue and orthopedic surgery.
• Control of pain and inflammation may vary from dog to dog.
• If PREVICOX Chewable Tablets are not given according to your
veterinarian ‘s directions, your dog’s pain may return .
• Consult your veterinarian if your dog appears to be uncomfortable.