Firocoxib
Store below 86° F (30° C). Brief excursions up to 104° F (40° C) are permitted. Use half tablet within 90 days.
Flexira® Chewable Tablets contain firocoxib, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) formulated for dogs to help manage pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis. They are also indicated for controlling postoperative pain and inflammation following soft-tissue and orthopedic surgeries.
These chewable tablets are designed for oral administration, allowing for accurate dosing based on the dog's weight. Flexira® provides targeted relief to help support mobility and comfort under veterinary guidance.
Flexira® should be used according to a veterinarian's directions, with careful attention to dosage and duration, to help manage pain and inflammation safely in dogs.
Dogs with underlying kidney, liver, cardiovascular disease or those receiving diuretics or other protein-bound drugs require special caution. Concurrent use with other NSAIDs or corticosteroids is contraindicated due to increased risk of gastrointestinal, renal or hepatic toxicity. Watch for signs such as vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, inappetence, or bleeding, and discontinue the drug and seek veterinary care if these occur.
Flexira, like other NSAIDs, may cause some side effects. Serious side effects associated with NSAID therapy in dogs can occur with or without warning, and, in rare situations, result in death. The most common side effects associated with Flexira therapy involve the digestive tract (vomiting and decreased food consumption). Liver and kidney problems have also been reported with NSAIDs.
Look for the following side effects that may indicate your dog is having a problem with Flexira:
- Decrease or increase in appetite
- Vomiting
- Change in bowel movements (such as diarrhea, or black, tarry or bloody stools)
- Change in behavior (such as decreased or increased activity level, incoordination, seizure, or aggression)
- Yellowing of gums, skin, or whites of the eyes (jaundice)
- Change in drinking habits (frequency or amount consumed)
- Change in urination habits (frequency, color, or smell)
- Change in skin (redness, scabs, or scratching)
- Unexpected weight loss
It is important to stop the medication and contact your veterinarian immediately if you think your dog has a medical problem or side effect while taking Flexira tablets.
Disposal of Unused Prescription Medications
- Return unwanted or unused medications to Revival Animal Health in person, or visit www.disposemymeds.org to find a pharmacy near you.
- A secondary method of drug disposal is to remove the unwanted medication from any wrappers or containers and place it in a plastic bag with moist coffee grounds or cat litter. This can be disposed of in the regular garbage collection.
- Please do NOT dispose of unwanted meds down the drain or toilet, as this may eventually find its way into the human water supply.
Learn more about disposal of unused prescription medications
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Disposal of Medical Sharps
- When you're finished with the syringe and needle, do not try to recap, remove, bend or break the needle. This is where most injuries occur.
- Dispose the syringe and needle immediately in a nearby sharps container. All sharps must be deposited in a puncture-proof container. Make sure your storage location is child and animal proof.
- As with all product handling, make sure you wash your hands after handling medical sharps.
Disposal of Sharps Container
- When your sharps container is half-full, sift dry Portland Cement throughout the sharps. Fill the container with water, and rotate until the cement is mixed and the sharps have been distributed throughout the cement mixture. Let cement dry for 24 hours.
- Seal the lid of the container tightly and use duct tape to seal. Label the container "Livestock Sharps" to properly identify the contents.
- Dispose of the containers in accordance with your state's regulations.
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