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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works wonders
By chuck on Apr 13, 2021
After I got little frail PP back from VCA, who did a wonderful job saving her life, I used the Cerenia tablets in halves, and they worked! Before the pills, she would devour her foods and then sometime in the night spew them up, but the half-pill every day at 2 PM got her through the night every time. You get only 4 tablets per box, and I ran out of the last boxful, so I'm ordering 2 boxes today - she had a spew last night because I didn't have any pills left, and didn't order refills soon enough. Learned my lesson -
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Mircle aid for my wonderful kitty!
By JazzKittysHumanMomma on Apr 5, 2021
My vet recommended this medicine for my kitty who was up-chucking every other day. He is 17 and his kidneys are starting to work harder. Well this has been a life saver for him!!! I tried plenty of natural remedies like the liquid gold stuff and nothing helped. My other vet said I was SOL. I took him 40mins away to a vet that helped with my first kitty who lived to be about 22 years old and recommended this. She is a cat lover and even has a set up at her home she takes kitties that need to be monitored overnight. So yeah. To any other kitty parents out there that are looking to help their babies stop up-chucking this is your miracle answer along with some good ol prayer to the big man My vet recommended this medicine for my kitty who was up-chucking every other day. He is 17 and his kidneys are starting to work harder. Well this has been a life saver for him!!! I tried plenty of natural remedies like the liquid gold stuff and nothing helped. My other vet said I was SOL. I took him 40mins away to a vet that helped with my first kitty who lived to be about 22 years old and recommended this. She is a cat lover and even has a set up at her home she takes kitties that need to be monitored overnight. So yeah. To any other kitty parents out there that are looking to help their babies stop up-chucking this is your miracle answer along with some good ol prayer to the big man upstairs and postive vibes I'm sending your way. To those that read this review I hope it helps. Have a blessed day! … more
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Cerenia 160mg dose
By Hills on Mar 14, 2021
This has helped our 7month German Shepherd pup with his car sickness (takes once a week )we never give him a meal before travel , I usually give 1/2 abt 1 and 15 minutes with a small handful of dry food and the the other 1/2 abt 1 hr before our trip with a little dry dog food or a few treats something light on his stomach. He does quite well to his training place and back (4hour ride total )we are hoping he will grow out of it so we won’t have to give this to him but for now this helps him a lot .Side effects for him are a little sleepy and a slight appetite decrease in one meal .
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Miracle Tablet!
By Rachel on Apr 14, 2021
This is an amazing product. Just about every pup from my Rocco's litter has extreme car sickness. However, I gave him this medication about two hours before the ride. IT WORKS! Rocco can now enjoy a car ride without the drooling, nausea, and vomiting. I HIGHLY recommend.
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Great for a Motion Sick Moose
By KathyS on Apr 2, 2021
This is designed for dogs, but half a pill relieves my cat’s motion sickness on car rides. Prescribed by my vet, and very effective. As always, Chewy is the BEST. Great prices, speedy delivery, the BEST customer service of all retailer’s I’ve shopped with. LOVE Chewy!
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Exactly as Described
By DawnT on Apr 3, 2021
This product came to us exactly as described. There was no damage and everything is in order. This is the first time we ordered Rx for our animals online and the process was extremely easy. The ability to use autoship will ensure our cats are never without their needed meds.
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Grateful for Cerenia
By Alex on Mar 3, 2021
My 13 yr old Chi was so bad we made the call to the Vet that everyone dreads. I thought she was leaving us until the Vet put her on Cerenia and 3 other meds. She is like a new dog now with lots of energy and her seizures are gone....all thanks to Cerenia. So grateful. And I might add, Chewy.com has the best prices AND they will contact your Vet to confirm the prescription, and ship it immediately! Highly recommend!
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Long lasting results
By Georgie on Mar 30, 2021
It’s great that it lasts all day so you’re not giving it to them more than once a day. However, Georgie definitely knows the taste and will not eat her favorites if she can smell it and then spits it out when she tastes it making it very difficult to get her to eat it.
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Awesome product
By KSWT on May 3, 2021
This med works great for my dog for car sickness. Chewy contacted my vet quickly and I received meds in a few days. Would highly recommend Chewy for this service!
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Miracle for gastrointestinal issues
By Phillysteph on May 4, 2021
Just one or two doses often can completely clear up diarrhea and vomiting. I’ve used this for my dogs With sensitive stomachs over the years and it is fantastic.
