Cerenia (Maropitant Citrate) Tablets for Dogs
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Cerenia is the first and only FDA-approved medication prescribed by veterinarians for dogs to help treat and help prevent vomiting caused by motion sickness. Each tablet is scored, allowing for easy and accurate dosing. As many as 1 in 5 dogs suffer from canine motion sickness, so whether you are taking your furry friend to the vet or going on a road trip together, Cerenia tablets are the number one choice among veterinarians to help stop your pal from feeling sick.
UsesCerenia (Maropitant Citrate) tablets are indicated for the prevention of acute vomiting and the prevention of vomiting due to motion sickness in dogs.
Possible Side EffectsIncidences of depression/lethargy, anorexia, hypersalivation, vomiting, diarrhea, ataxia, and trembling have been reported.
Drug & Food InteractionsNo adverse reactions were observed from the concurrent use of Cerenia with other medications.
Precautions
Cerenia should not be given to dogs who are allergic to maropitant citrate. Dogs less than 16 weeks old also cannot take Cerenia. The safety of use in pregnant or nursing dogs is unknown. Cerenia should be used with caution in dogs with liver disease.
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Item Number146224
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Common Brand Name(s)Cerenia
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Generic NameMaropitant Citrate
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For Use WithDogs
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Administration FormOral
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BrandZoetis
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Product FormTablet
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Health ConditionMotion Sickness, Vomiting
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Drug TypeAntiemetic
Maropitant Citrate.
Follow your veterinarian's precise directions. Give Cerenia by mouth 2 hours before you travel for up to 2 days for prevention of motion sickness. This medication is also used once a day in order treat nausea and vomiting due to other causes.
Storage InstructionsCerenia Tablets should be stored at controlled room temperature 68° - 77°F.
What is Cerenia for dogs?
Cerenia is an antiemetic, which means it can help prevent vomiting. For dogs, veterinarians may prescribe Cerenia to prevent vomiting from car sickness (motion sickness), or to safely and effectively treat acute vomiting.
Veterinarians also use Cerenia Injectable in dogs to help prevent vomiting before surgery when opioids are used as a pre-anesthetic.
Cerenia is available for dogs as a tablet you can give your dog at home to prevent car sickness or to extend the therapy time after your dog receives an injection. For acute vomiting, Cerenia is available as an injection that your veterinarian administers.
What is acute vomiting in dogs?
Many things can cause vomiting in dogs, including toxins, various drugs, diseases or even parasitic infections. And, well, we all know that dogs vomit sometimes. Acute vomiting is when vomiting suddenly happens and can last anywhere from a few minutes to a few days. Many times, a dog may keep vomiting even after the stomach is empty of everything except bile. If your pet experiences acute vomiting, contact your veterinarian.
Does Cerenia cause drowsiness?
Cerenia is non-sedating, which means it doesn’t cause drowsiness. So when you reach your destination, your buddy will be his or her usual self. This is different from medications such as Benadryl and Dramamine, which may cause drowsiness and are not FDA-approved for vomiting in dogs.
What is the difference between Cerenia and Benadryl or Dramamine?
Cerenia is the first and only FDA-approved anti-vomiting medication for dogs. Unlike Benadryl and Dramamine, Cerenia doesn’t cause drowsiness, is available in multiple dosing sizes and has been clinically tested to safely prevent vomiting in dogs.
How does Cerenia work?
The active ingredient of Cerenia is maropitant citrate, a neurokinin-1 (NK-1) receptor antagonist. Maropitant blocks the action of substance P — a neurotransmitter involved in vomiting — in the central nervous system. By blocking substance P from binding to the NK1 receptor, maropitant can prevent vomiting.
How long does Cerenia last?
Cerenia starts working quickly to prevent or treat your dog’s vomiting. It’s effective for about 24 hours.
What are the side effects of Cerenia?
In clinical studies of Cerenia, common adverse reactions noted were hypersalivation, drowsiness, lethargy, anorexia, and diarrhea.
How do I give my dog Cerenia?
The dose of Cerenia to be given depends on whether it is being prescribed to prevent vomiting from car sickness or to prevent acute vomiting at home. Be sure to follow your veterinarian’s recommendations for Cerenia as prescribed.
To prevent vomiting from car sickness, give your dog Cerenia with a small amount of food 2 hours before traveling. You can do this once a day for up to 2 days in a row.
To prevent acute vomiting at home, you can give Cerenia once daily:
- To puppies 2–7 months old, daily for up to 5 days in a row
- To dogs older than 7 months, daily for as long as prescribed by your veterinarian
Can I give Cerenia to my puppy?
To prevent vomiting from car sickness, you can give Cerenia to puppies 4 months and older. For prevention of acute vomiting, you can give Cerenia to puppies 2 months and older.
How often can I give Cerenia to my dog?
When using it to prevent vomiting from car sickness, you may give your dog Cerenia once a day for up to 2 days in a row.
For preventing acute vomiting at home, you can give Cerenia once daily:
- To puppies 2–7 months old, daily up to 5 days in a row
- To dogs older than 7 months, daily for as long as prescribed by your veterinarian
Where can I get Cerenia?
Cerenia is a prescription medication available through veterinarians. Talk with your veterinarian about whether Cerenia might help your pet.
What is Cerenia Injectable?
Cerenia Injectable is used to treat acute vomiting in dogs and cats. It will be administered to your pet at your veterinarian’s practice.
Veterinarians also use Cerenia Injectable to help prevent vomiting in dogs before surgery when opioids are used as a pre-anesthetic.
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Working Great So Far
By OdinsMom on Feb 21, 2021
We recently adopted an asthmatic cat. He has been on Prednisalone for years and is over weight. His wonderful new vet is trying to wean him off with this drug. He has been off his old medicine and only on this one for just a few days now, and is doing better then when he was on both. No coughing or wheezing. I am so amazed, and praying for continued success with this new medication!
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Works every single time
By Tigermom on Feb 3, 2021
My cat has Pancreatitis, so this product is an absolute life saving medication. Every time I use it, his vomiting stops within an hour and lasts the whole 24 hours. This website is absolutely amazing too, as they were able to confirm his prescription and have it to my door within 3 days. Amazing product and company
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Good Prices and Fast Service
By Chris on Dec 21, 2020
I was buying the prescription Cerenia for my dog from my veterinarian. I bought the same prescription for Cerenia from chewy for much less than my veterinarian was charging me for the same exact thing. Chewy did all the work, contacting my veterinarian for approval on this prescription item. In the short time it took to wait for the veterinarian approval, chewy sent me emails letting me know that they were working on getting my order approved and shipped. As in all of my orders with chewy, I saved money, and received my well packaged items very quickly. Chewy also provided a tracking number so that I would know when my order would arrive. I order regularly from chewy, and I was buying the prescription Cerenia for my dog from my veterinarian. I bought the same prescription for Cerenia from chewy for much less than my veterinarian was charging me for the same exact thing. Chewy did all the work, contacting my veterinarian for approval on this prescription item. In the short time it took to wait for the veterinarian approval, chewy sent me emails letting me know that they were working on getting my order approved and shipped. As in all of my orders with chewy, I saved money, and received my well packaged items very quickly. Chewy also provided a tracking number so that I would know when my order would arrive. I order regularly from chewy, and have always been totally satisfied with the service and communications. Highly recommend! … more
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For my cat
By Nicole on Jan 31, 2021
My vet subscribed this for my cat with early stage kidney disease to help with nausea. It works great! He gets 1/4 of a tablet daily. I have this on autoship with Chewy and it's been a wonderful experience. They tell me when it's on its way and it gets here quickly.
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Help for Nausea in Dog with Diabetes
By Petrita on Jan 26, 2021
This medication has helped me get my dog with diabetes through some days when she has nausea and not eating as she normally would. It gives me a great deal of relief to know that I have a med at hand that I can give to her that will help her get through some of those bad days.
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Pancreatitis
By sheryl on Jan 19, 2021
my kitty Mitsy has pancreatitis and this helps so much with her nausea and vomiting. I crush up 1/2 tab into turkey baby food and syringe feed it to her. then the same with 1/4 tab for the next 2 days Really helps so she will feel like eating. Thank you for the ease of getting the RX from my vet.
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Works Great
By Olive on Feb 17, 2021
This medication worked wonders for my dog who was suffering from a pancreatitis flare up. She went from refusing food to barking whenever she saw me preparing her meals because she wanted to eat.
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Cerenia for Rio
By kateewoo on Jan 27, 2021
My 12 pound cat does not handle traveling in the car very well. He gets motion sickness every time he travels when not on Cerenia. This miracle med keeps him calm and vomit-free each time he takes a dose 2- 3 hours before our car trip.
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The only thing that worked
By Shane on Feb 10, 2021
We tried so many things for our dog’s motion sickness in the car. This is the only thing that has worked. We try to give it 60-90 minutes before a long car ride. Highly recommend!
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First medicine to work
By Ashley on Jan 14, 2021
I have a 4 year old, chronic vomiting, FELV positive cat, and after starting cerenia (1/4t sid) he hasn’t vomited in weeks :’) and chewy is so good at delivering quickly. I typically get my stuff in just a few days
