Cimalgex 30 mg FOR DOGS, 16 tablets
Active substance
Cimicoxib
Dosage form and packaging
Oral tablets (palatable).
Tablets of 30 or 80 mg.
Properties
Cimalgex belongs to the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs of the coxib group. It has anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic effects.
Mechanism of action
Cimikoxib belongs to selective inhibitors of COX-2 and acts mainly on the inflammation focus. The mechanism of action is associated with the suppression of the activity of cyclooxygenase (COX-2) – an enzyme that regulates the biotransformation of arachidonic acid into prostaglandins (PG).
Cimicoxib affects COX-1 significantly less, which causes its reduced effect on the mucous membranes of the gastrointestinal tract.
Indications
- Relief of inflammatory reactions and pain syndrome, and also as an antipyretic agent.
- Diseases of the musculoskeletal system.
- Surgical interventions.
- Postoperative period.
Method of administration and dosage
Orally, regardless of the feeding regimen, at the rate of 2 mg of cimicoxib per 1 kg of animal weight, once a day.
A course of treatment:
- For surgical interventions – once, 2 hours before the start of the operation.
- In the postoperative period – every day, for 3-7 days.
- For diseases of the musculoskeletal system – daily, for 3-6 months, under the supervision of a veterinarian.
- If necessary, repeat the course of treatment as directed by the veterinarian.
Contraindications
- Less than 10 weeks of age.
- Dog weight up to 2 kg.
- Presence of hemorrhagic syndrome.
- Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
- Renal and / or hepatic impairment.
- Pregnancy and lactation period.
- Increased individual sensitivity to the drug or its components.
Shelf life and storage conditions
Store in closed manufacturer’s packaging, separate from food and feed, in a dry,
protected from direct sunlight, out of reach of children and animals, at a temperature of 5 to 25 ° C.
The shelf life of the medicinal product, subject to storage conditions, is 3 years from the date of manufacture.
The unused half of the tablet may be stored in a blister for no more than 2 day