The active ingredient in Cerenia, maropitant
citrate, is an antiemetic. It blocks substance P, a compound in the
brain responsible for triggering vomiting. In this manner, Cerenia treats
and prevents acute vomiting in dogs, and the oral form also prevents
vomiting as a reaction to motion sickness.
Cerenia requires a prescription from
your veterinarian.
Cerenia (maropitant citrateg)
Cerenia is made in scored tablets at
four dosages: 16 mg maropitant citrate, 24 mg maropitant citrate, 60
mg maropitant citrate, and 160 mg maropitant citrate. Packages contain
4 tablets.
Cerenia Injectable Solution is available
in 20 mL amber glass vials, with each mL containing 10 mg maropitant
citrate.
Active ingredients: maropitant citrate
Warnings:
Keep this product out of reach of children
and animals. Do not use or store in or near open flame or heat.
Cerenia is for dogs 16 weeks of age
or older. Its safety in younger dogs is not known. Do not administer
to other animals. Not for use in humans.
Use only as prescribed by your veterinarian.
Do not give to any dog that does not have a prescription.
Wait at least 1 hour after feeding
to orally administer Cerenia Tablets. Do not wrap them in fatty foods
such as meat or cheese.
Cerenia Injectable Solution is for
subcutaneous injection only.
CAUTION:
The safety of Cerenia for breeding,
pregnant, and nursing dogs has not been established.
Side effects are rare, but may include
diarrhea, loss of appetite, drooling, drowsiness, or lethargy. Irritation
or other localized skin symptoms may affect the area of injection when
using Cerenia Injectable Solution.
Not for dogs with an allergy to maropitant
citrate. Facial swelling, cold limbs, vomiting, sudden-onset diarrhea,
hives, rash, itching, seizures, shock, and coma are possible indications
of an allergic reaction. Seek emergency veterinary attention.
Use with caution in dogs with liver
problems. Not for dogs with gastrointestinal obstructions or those that
have swallowed toxic substances.
Diarrhea, blood in the feces, lethargy,
and diminished appetite may indicate an overdose. Contact your veterinarian
right away if you know of or suspect an overdose.
Consult your veterinarian before using
other drugs or supplements with Cerenia. There is known potential for
interaction with some anticonvulsant, heart, and behavioral medications,
as well as with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs.
Cerenia Injectable Solution is an ocular
irritant. Flush affected eyes for 15 minutes and seek medical attention.
Prolonged or repeated exposure to Cerenia
may cause skin sensitization. Wash hands with soap and water after administering
this product.
In the event of accidental human ingestion
or injection, contact your physician or a poison control center immediately.
Have the product label available.
Warranty and Manufacturer Information:
US Patents: See US 6,222,038; US 6,255,320
NADA #141-262, Approved by FDA
Distributed by: Pfizer Animal Health,
Div. of Pfizer Inc, NY, NY 10017
November 2006
75-1001-00
NAC No.: 36902400