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Maropitant

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Updated: February 12, 2026, 10:44 PM UTC

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Pet Owner Quick Guide

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Used for:

For the prevention of acute vomiting and the prevention of vomiting due to motion sickness in dogs.

What to watch for:

  • For oral use in dogs only
  • CERENIA injectable solution should not be used interchangeably with CERENIA tablets for the prevention of vomiting due to motion sickness (8mg/kg)
  • The safe use of CERENIA Injectable Solution has not been evaluated in dogs or cats with gastrointestinal obstruction or that have ingested toxins
  • The safe use of CERENIA Injectable Solution has not been evaluated in dogs or cats used for breeding, or in pregnant or lactating bitches or queens
  • Vomiting (1 reports)
  • Loss of appetite (1 reports)
  • Gastric ulcer (1 reports)

When to call the vet:

  • Repeated vomiting or diarrhea.
  • Severe lethargy (hard to wake, very low energy).
  • Collapse or fainting.
  • Trouble breathing.
  • Facial swelling or hives.
  • Blood in vomit or stool.

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Safety & side effects

What to watch:

  • For oral use in dogs only
  • CERENIA injectable solution should not be used interchangeably with CERENIA tablets for the prevention of vomiting due to motion sickness (8mg/kg)
  • The safe use of CERENIA Injectable Solution has not been evaluated in dogs or cats with gastrointestinal obstruction or that have ingested toxins
  • The safe use of CERENIA Injectable Solution has not been evaluated in dogs or cats used for breeding, or in pregnant or lactating bitches or queens
  • Vomiting

Most reported reactions:

  • Vomiting (1 reports)
  • Loss of appetite (1 reports)
  • Gastric ulcer (1 reports)

When to call your vet:

  • Repeated vomiting or diarrhea.
  • Severe lethargy (hard to wake, very low energy).
  • Collapse or fainting.
  • Trouble breathing.

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Latest refresh: Mar 21, 2026, 10:01 a.m.

Data freshness
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  • Animal Drugs @ FDA previews: Source FDA | Refreshed Feb 9, 2026, 3:05 AM UTC
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  • Animal Drug Product Listing Directory (NDC): Source FDA | Refreshed Mar 21, 2026, 10:01 AM UTC
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  • openFDA reaction terms: Source FDA openFDA | Refreshed Mar 14, 2026, 10:05 AM UTC
  • openFDA case summaries: Source FDA openFDA | Refreshed Feb 9, 2026, 3:20 AM UTC
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Maropitant

Maropitant

Drug type: Generic ingredient • Branded profile FDA branded products available

Species: Both

Manufacturer: Not available (source)

Quick Facts

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Species: Both
Manufacturer: Not available
Form: Chewable Tablets, Injectable Solution, Liquid (Solution), Tablet
Identifiers:
ANADA: 200710 ANADA: 200747 ANADA: 200785 ANADA: 200833 NADA: 141262 NADA: 141263 NDC Package: 11695-7029-1 NDC Package: 11695-7029-2 NDC Package: 11695-7030-1 NDC Package: 11695-7030-2 NDC Package: 11695-7031-1 NDC Package: 11695-7031-2 NDC Package: 11695-7032-1 NDC Package: 11695-7032-2 NDC Package: 11695-7054-1 NDC Package: 11695-7054-2 NDC Package: 11695-7055-1 NDC Package: 11695-7055-2 NDC Package: 11695-7056-1 NDC Package: 11695-7056-2
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Warnings / Contraindications

For oral use in dogs only. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. For oral use in dogs only. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. CERENIA injectable solution should not be used interchangeably with CERENIA tablets for the prevention of vomiting due to motion sickness (8mg/kg). Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. The safe use of CERENIA Injectable Solution has not been evaluated in dogs or cats with gastrointestinal obstruction or that have ingested toxins. The safe use of CERENIA Injectable Solution has not been evaluated in dogs or cats used for breeding, or in pregnant or lactating bitches or queens.

  • High: For oral use in dogs only. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. For oral use in dogs only. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. CERENIA injectable solution should not be used interchangeably with CERENIA tablets for the prevention of vomiting due to motion sickness (8mg/kg). Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. The safe use of CERENIA Injectable Solution has not been evaluated in dogs or cats with gastrointestinal obstruction or that have ingested toxins. The safe use of CERENIA Injectable Solution has not been evaluated in dogs or cats used for breeding, or in pregnant or lactating bitches or queens.
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Adverse Reactions

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Tracked signals
32
Reported cases
32
Serious reports
31
Species represented
2
Grouped by Body System
Digestive (5) · Vomiting, Loss of appetite, Drooling Behavior (2) · Behavioral disorder (unspecified), Anxiety Other (25) · Gastric ulcer, Fluid in abdomen NOS, Excessive chewing, licking and/or grooming
Most Reported Reactions
Reaction Body system Cases Species Serious cases
Digestive 1 Dog 1
Digestive 1 Cat 1
Other 1 Dog 1
Other 1 Dog 1
Other 1 Dog 1
Other 1 Cat 1
Other 1 Dog 1
Other 1 Cat 1

Species coverage: Dog (18) Cat (14)

View detailed reaction table
Reaction Body system Species Seriousness Frequency Reports
Digestive Dog Serious - 1
Digestive Cat Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Cat Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Cat Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Digestive Dog Serious - 1
Digestive Cat Serious - 1
Other Cat Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Cat Serious - 1
Digestive Dog Serious - 1
Other Cat Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Behavior Cat Non-serious - 1
Other Cat Serious - 1
Other Cat Serious - 1
Other Cat Serious - 1
Other Cat Serious - 1
Behavior Dog Serious - 1
Other Cat Serious - 1
Other Cat Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
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Documents

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Owner handouts (0)
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Official label / PI (0)
  • No official label or package insert links yet.
SPL (6)
  • Maropitant Citrate Tablets · SPL
    https://animaldrugsatfda.fda.gov/adafda/app/search/public/spl/file/18228/Maropitant%20Citrate%20Tablets
  • Maropitant Citrate · SPL
    https://animaldrugsatfda.fda.gov/adafda/app/search/public/spl/file/18133/Maropitant%20Citrate
  • Maropitant Citrate Tablets · SPL
    https://animaldrugsatfda.fda.gov/adafda/app/search/public/spl/file/15805/Maropitant%20Citrate%20Tablets
  • Maropitant Citrate · SPL
    https://animaldrugsatfda.fda.gov/adafda/app/search/public/spl/file/13897/Maropitant%20Citrate
  • Cerenia® Tablets · SPL
    https://animaldrugsatfda.fda.gov/adafda/app/search/public/spl/file/185/Cerenia%C2%AE%20Tablets
  • Cerenia® Injectable Solution · SPL
    https://animaldrugsatfda.fda.gov/adafda/app/search/public/spl/file/186/Cerenia%C2%AE%20Injectable%20Solution
FOI (10)
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At a Glance

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Data freshness
  • Medication catalog: Source Roxee | Refreshed Feb 12, 2026, 10:44 PM UTC
  • Animal Drugs @ FDA: Source FDA | Refreshed Mar 21, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
    Applications/products are imported from FDA export data.
  • Animal Drugs @ FDA previews: Source FDA | Refreshed Feb 9, 2026, 3:05 AM UTC
    Label highlights/doc links are fetched from FDA preview endpoints.
  • Animal Drug Product Listing Directory (NDC): Source FDA | Refreshed Mar 21, 2026, 10:01 AM UTC
    Package/product NDCs from FDA’s electronic listing directory (XLS).
  • openFDA reaction terms: Source FDA openFDA | Refreshed Mar 14, 2026, 10:05 AM UTC
  • openFDA case summaries: Source FDA openFDA | Refreshed Feb 9, 2026, 3:20 AM UTC
Official (FDA)
Identity: Generic ingredient • FDA branded products available
Official FDA brands: Cerenia® Injectable Solution Cerenia® Tablets Maropitant Citrate Maropitant Citrate Tablets
Case-reported brands (openFDA): MSK
Catalog species: Both FDA-labeled species: Cat, Dog
Rx/OTC: RX
Form/route: Chewable Tablets, Injectable Solution, Liquid (Solution), Tablet Intravenous, Oral, Subcutaneous
Applications: ANADA 200-833 • ANADA 200-710 • ANADA 200-785 • ANADA 200-747 • NADA 141-262 • NADA 141-263
NDC: Packages 11695-7029-1 11695-7029-2 11695-7030-1 11695-7030-2 11695-7031-1 11695-7031-2 Products 11695 11695 11695 11695 11695 11695
Documents: 10 (FOI: 10) • SPL: 6 Label highlights Official documents
Safety (openFDA)
Top reactions: Dog 25 Cat 23 View
Case summaries: 10 (showing 8) View
openFDA reports are unverified and do not prove causation.

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Linked using: Fda_Label (0.95), Fda_Label (0.95)

Diagnosis Codes

Diagnosis-code mappings are not available for this medication yet.

Counseling and Monitoring Highlights

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Owner-facing counseling points
  • For oral use in dogs only. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. For oral use in dogs only. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. CERENIA injectable solution should not be used interchangeably with CERENIA tablets for the prevention of vomiting due to motion sickness (8mg/kg). Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. The safe use of CERENIA Injectable Solution has not been evaluated in dogs or cats with gastrointestinal obstruction or that have ingested toxins. The safe use of CERENIA Injectable Solution has not been evaluated in dogs or cats used for breeding, or in pregnant or lactating bitches or queens. (Contraindication, High)
Top reaction signals
Vomiting (1) Loss of appetite (1) Gastric ulcer (1) Fluid in abdomen NOS (1) Excessive chewing, licking and/or grooming (1) Elevated thyroxine (1) Elevated gamma-glutamyl transferase (1) Dysphoria (1)

Identifiers & Packages

Normalized identifiers (NDC/NADA/ANADA) and package metadata from regulator listings.

Identifiers
ANADA: 200710 ANADA: 200747 ANADA: 200785 ANADA: 200833 NADA: 141262 NADA: 141263 NDC Package: 11695-7029-1 NDC Package: 11695-7029-2 NDC Package: 11695-7030-1 NDC Package: 11695-7030-2 NDC Package: 11695-7031-1 NDC Package: 11695-7031-2 NDC Package: 11695-7032-1 NDC Package: 11695-7032-2 NDC Package: 11695-7054-1 NDC Package: 11695-7054-2 NDC Package: 11695-7055-1 NDC Package: 11695-7055-2 NDC Package: 11695-7056-1 NDC Package: 11695-7056-2 NDC Package: 11695-7057-1 NDC Package: 11695-7057-2 NDC Package: 17033-004-01 NDC Package: 17033-006-04
Package NDC Product NDC Form / Route Status
11695-7029-1 11695 -
11695-7029-2 11695 -
11695-7030-1 11695 -
11695-7030-2 11695 -
11695-7031-1 11695 -
11695-7031-2 11695 -
11695-7032-1 11695 -
11695-7032-2 11695 -
11695-7054-1 11695 -
11695-7054-2 11695 -
11695-7055-1 11695 -
11695-7055-2 11695 -
11695-7056-1 11695 -
11695-7056-2 11695 -
11695-7057-1 11695 -
11695-7057-2 11695 -
17033-004-01 17033 -
17033-006-04 17033 -
17033-006-60 17033 -
17033-007-04 17033 -

Enriched Documents

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Data Sources & Change Log

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Official 13 Clinical 0 Manufacturer 0 Marketing 0
Current Field Facts
  • contraindications: For oral use in dogs only. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. For oral use in dogs only. Federal law restric… (Official, 2026-02-12)
  • side_effects: Top reported reactions (openFDA): Vomiting, Diarrhoea, Death by euthanasia, Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological'), Lethargy (… (Official, 2026-02-12)
  • usage: For the prevention of acute vomiting. For the prevention of vomiting due to motion sickness. For Prevention and Treatment of Acute Vomiting in Dogs: Dogs 2-4 M… (Official, 2026-02-12)
Recent Revisions
  • side_effects updated 2026-02-12 22:44 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • contraindications updated 2026-02-12 22:44 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • usage updated 2026-02-12 22:44 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields

FDA Products & Applications (Animal Drugs @ FDA)

Official sponsor/proprietary-name/application-status records linked by active ingredient.

Product Sponsor Application Status Published
Maropitant Citrate Tablets
RX
Maropitant
Chewable Tablets Oral
Felix Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. ANADA 200-833 Approved Feb 2, 2026
Maropitant Citrate
RX
Maropitant
Injectable Solution Intravenous, Subcutaneous
Dechra Veterinary Products LLC ANADA 200-710 Approved Jan 5, 2026
Maropitant Citrate Tablets
RX
Maropitant
Tablet Oral
Felix Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. ANADA 200-785 Approved Jul 1, 2024
Maropitant Citrate
RX
Maropitant
Tablet Oral
ZYVET AH, Inc. ANADA 200-747 Approved Mar 31, 2023
Cerenia® Tablets
RX
Maropitant
Tablet Oral
Zoetis Inc. NADA 141-262 Approved Jan 31, 2019
Cerenia® Injectable Solution
RX
Maropitant
Liquid (Solution) Subcutaneous, Intravenous
Zoetis Inc. NADA 141-263 Approved Jun 1, 2016

Data source: FDA Animal Drugs @ FDA (public search export).

What It's For (FDA Label Highlights)

Extracted from FDA Animal Drugs @ FDA product labeling. Always confirm details with your veterinarian.

Composition / specifications
16 mg, 24 mg, 60 mg, or 160 mg of maropitant as maropitant citrate per tablet
Dogs
Indication

For the prevention of acute vomiting and the prevention of vomiting due to motion sickness in dogs.

Dosage

For Prevention of Acute Vomiting in dogs 2 - 7 months of age: Administer Maropitant Citrate Tablets orally at a minimum dose of 2 mg/kg (0.9 mg/lb) body weight once daily for up to 5 consecutive days.
For Prevention of Acute Vomiting in dogs 7 months of age and older: Administer Maropitant Citrate Tablets orally at a minimum dose of 2 mg/kg (0.9 mg/lb) body weight once daily until resolution of acute vomiting.
For Prevention of Vomiting due to motion sickness in dogs 4 months of age and older: Administer Maropitant Citrate Tablets orally at a minimum dose of 8 mg/kg (3.6 mg/lb) body weight once daily for up to 2 consecutive days.

Limitations

FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA

Composition / specifications
Each mL contains 10 mg of maropitant as maropitant citrate
Dogs
Indication

For the prevention and treatment of acute vomiting.

Dosage

Administer 1.0 mg per kilogram (mg/kg) of body weight by subcutaneous or intravenous injection once daily for up to 5 consecutive days.

Limitations
Cats
Indication

For the treatment of vomiting.

Dosage

Administer 1.0 mg/kg of body weight by subcutaneous or intravenous injection once daily for up to 5 consecutive days.

Limitations

FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA

Composition / specifications
16 mg, 24 mg, 60 mg, or 160 mg of maropitant citrate per tablet
Dogs
Indication

For the prevention of acute vomiting and the prevention of vomiting due to motion sickness in dogs.

Dosage

For Prevention of Acute Vomiting in dogs 2 -7 months of age: Administer orally at a minimum dose of 2 mg/kg (0.9 mg/lb) body weight once daily for up to 5 consecutive days.

For Prevention of Acute Vomiting in dogs 7 months of age and older: Administer orally at a minimum dose of 2 mg/kg (0.9 mg/lb) body weight once daily until resolution of acute vomiting.

For Prevention of Vomiting due to motion sickness in dogs 4 months of age and older: Administer orally at a minimum dose of 8 mg/kg (3.6 mg/lb) body weight once daily for up to 2 consecutive days.

Limitations

FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA

Species: Dog, No Use Class Stated Or Implied
Composition / specifications
16, 24, 60, or 160 mg of maropitant as maropitant citrate per tablet
Dogs (2-7 months of age)
Indication

For prevention of acute vomiting.

Dosage

Administer orally at a minimum dose of 2 mg/kg (0.9 mg/lb) body weight once daily for up to 5 consecutive days.

Limitations
Dogs (7 months of age and older)
Indication

For prevention of acute vomiting.

Dosage

Administer orally at a minimum dose of 2 mg/kg (0.9 mg/lb) body weight once daily until resolution of acute vomiting.

Limitations
Dogs (4 months of age and older)
Indication

For prevention of vomiting due to motion sickness.

Dosage

Administer orally at a minimum dose of 8 mg/kg (3.6 mg/lb) body weight once daily for up to 2 consecutive days.

Limitations

FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA

Species: Dog, No Use Class Stated Or Implied
Composition / specifications
Each tablet contains 16, 24, 60, or 160 milligrams (mg) maropitant as maropitant citrate.
Dogs (7 Months of Age and Older)
Indication
For the prevention of acute vomiting.
Dosage
Administer CERENIA Tablets orally at a minimum dose of 2 mg/kg (0.9 mg/lb) body weight once daily until resolution of acute vomiting.
Limitations
For oral use in dogs only. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
Dogs (4 Months of Age and Older)
Indication
For the prevention of vomiting due to motion sickness.
Dosage
Administer CERENIA Tablets orally at a minimum dose of 8 mg/kg (3.6 mg/lb) body weight once daily for up to 2 consecutive days
Limitations
For oral use in dogs only. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. CERENIA injectable solution should not be used interchangeably with CERENIA tablets for the prevention of vomiting due to motion sickness (8mg/kg).
Dogs (2-7 Months)
Indication
For the prevention of acute vomiting.
Dosage
Administer CERENIA Tablets orally at a minimum dose of 2 mg/kg (0.9 mg/lb) body weight once daily for up to 5 consecutive days
Limitations
For oral use in dogs only. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA

Species: Dog, No Use Class Stated Or Implied • Cat, No Use Class Stated Or Implied
Composition / specifications
Each milliliter of solution contains 10 milligrams (mg) maropitant as maropitant citrate.
Dogs (2-4 Months of Age)
Indication
For Prevention and Treatment of Acute Vomiting in Dogs: Dogs 2-4 Months of Age:
Dosage
Administer subcutaneously at 1 mg/kg (0.45 mg/lb) equal to 0.1 mL/kg (0.1 mL/2.2 lb) of body weight once daily for up to 5 consecutive days.
Limitations
Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. The safe use of CERENIA Injectable Solution has not been evaluated in dogs or cats with gastrointestinal obstruction or that have ingested toxins. The safe use of CERENIA Injectable Solution has not been evaluated in dogs or cats used for breeding, or in pregnant or lactating bitches or queens.
Dogs (4 Months of Age and Older)
Indication
For Prevention of Vomiting in Dogs 4 months of Age and Older Caused by Emetogenic Medications or Chemotherapeutic Agents.
Dosage
Administer intravenously over 1-2 minutes or subcutaneously at 1 mg/kg (0.45 mg/lb) of body weight one time, 45-60 minutes prior to use of emetogenic medications or chemotherapeutic agents.
Limitations
Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. The safe use of CERENIA Injectable Solution has not been evaluated in dogs or cats with gastrointestinal obstruction or that have ingested toxins. The safe use of CERENIA Injectable Solution has not been evaluated in dogs or cats used for breeding, or in pregnant or lactating bitches or queens.
Indication
For Prevention and Treatment of Acute Vomiting in Dogs: Dogs 2-4 Months of Age:
Dosage
Administer intravenously over 1-2 minutes or subcutaneously at 1 mg/kg (0.45 mg/lb) equal to 0.1 mL/1 kg (1 mL/22 lb) of body weight once daily for up to 5 consecutive days.
Limitations
Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. The safe use of CERENIA Injectable Solution has not been evaluated in dogs or cats with gastrointestinal obstruction or that have ingested toxins. The safe use of CERENIA Injectable Solution has not been evaluated in dogs or cats used for breeding, or in pregnant or lactating bitches or queens.
Cats (4 Months of Age and Older)
Indication
For Treatment of Vomiting in Cats 4 Months of Age and Older
Dosage
Administer intravenously over 1-2 minutes or subcutaneously at 1 mg/kg (0.45 mg/lb) equal to 0.1 mL/kg (0.1 mL/2.2 lb) of body weight once daily for up to 5 consecutive days.
Limitations
Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. The safe use of CERENIA Injectable Solution has not been evaluated in dogs or cats with gastrointestinal obstruction or that have ingested toxins. The safe use of CERENIA Injectable Solution has not been evaluated in dogs or cats used for breeding, or in pregnant or lactating bitches or queens.

FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA

Official Documents (FDA)

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Documents
SPL Packages

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Documents
SPL Packages

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Documents
SPL Packages

FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA

Documents
SPL Packages

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Documents
  • Summary
    This supplement provides for the extension of the number of days of consecutive use from “5 days” to “until resolution of acute vomiting” for the prevention of acute vomiting in dogs 7 months and older.
  • Summary
    For the prevention of acute vomiting in dogs. For the prevention of vomiting due to motion sickness in dogs
SPL Packages

FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA

Documents
  • Summary
    This supplement provides for the addition of the intravenous route of administration for dogs and cats, and clarifies the timing of administration prior to use of emetogenic medications in dogs.
  • Summary
    This supplement provides for the additional indication, “for the treatment of vomiting in cats.”
  • Summary
    This supplement provides for the decrease in the minimum age to “for use in dogs 8 weeks and older” for the prevention and treatment of acute vomiting in dogs.
  • Summary
    For the prevention and treatment of acute vomiting in dogs.
SPL Packages

FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA

Usage

For the prevention of acute vomiting. For the prevention of vomiting due to motion sickness. For Prevention and Treatment of Acute Vomiting in Dogs: Dogs 2-4 Months of Age:

Source: FDA Animal Drugs @ FDA • Reference

Contraindications

For oral use in dogs only. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. For oral use in dogs only. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. CERENIA injectable solution should not be used interchangeably with CERENIA tablets for the prevention of vomiting due to motion sickness (8mg/kg). Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. The safe use of CERENIA Injectable Solution has not been evaluated in dogs or cats with gastrointestinal obstruction or that have ingested toxins. The safe use of CERENIA Injectable Solution has not been evaluated in dogs or cats used for breeding, or in pregnant or lactating bitches or queens.

Top Reported Reactions (openFDA)

De-duplicated reaction terms grouped by body system from FDA openFDA reports (not verified; does not prove causation).

Digestive
Vomiting (1) • Dog Loss of appetite (1) • Cat Drooling (1) • Dog Diarrhea (1) • Cat Decreased appetite (1) • Dog

Showing top 5 for Digestive.

Behavior
Behavioral disorder (1) • Cat Anxiety (1) • Dog

Showing top 5 for Behavior.

Other
Gastric ulcer (1) • Dog Fluid in abdomen NOS (1) • Dog Excessive chewing, licking and/or grooming (1) • Dog Elevated thyroxine (1) • Cat Elevated gamma-glutamyl transferase (1) • Dog
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Dysphoria (1) • Cat Dull (1) • Dog Dehydration (1) • Cat Decreased heart rate (1) • Dog Decreased blood urea nitrogen (BUN) or creatinine (1) • Cat Death by euthanasia (1) • Cat Death (1) • Dog Constipation (1) • Dog Chewing disorder (1) • Dog Application site reaction NOS (1) • Cat Application site pain (1) • Cat Application site erythema (1) • Cat Application site crust (1) • Cat Anaemia NOS (1) • Cat Adipsia (1) • Cat Abnormal ultrasound finding (1) • Dog Abnormal tail posture (1) • Dog Abnormal radiograph finding (1) • Dog Abnormal cytology (1) • Dog Abdominal pain (1) • Dog

Showing top 5 for Other.

Data source: FDA openFDA Animal & Veterinary adverse event reports.

Adverse Event Case Summaries (openFDA)

These are individual FDA adverse event reports. They are unverified and do not prove the medication caused the reaction.

Dog, Sheepdog - Old English (Bobtail), Male, 4 year, 37.8 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Subcutaneous • Reactions: Malaise, Gastric ulcer, Peritonitis, Fluid in abdomen NOS, Abdominal pain… • Outcome: Euthanized

  • Report ID: DEU-USFDACVM-2025-DE-000039
  • Serious AE: Yes
  • Treated For AE: No
  • Sex: Male
  • Age: 4.00 Year
  • Weight: 37.800 Kilogram
  • Case-reported brand: MSK
  • Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
  • Route: Subcutaneous
Reactions Reported:
Malaise Gastric ulcer Peritonitis Fluid in abdomen NOS Abdominal pain Vomiting Abnormal ultrasound finding Death Hyperthermia
Outcomes: Euthanized

Dog, ['Shepherd Dog - German', 'Dog (unknown)'], Female, 7 year, 21 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Injection • Reactions: Decreased heart rate, Recovery prolonged • Outcome: Recovered/Normal

  • Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-054709
  • Serious AE: Yes
  • Treated For AE: Yes
  • Sex: Female
  • Age: 7.00 Year
  • Weight: 21.000 Kilogram
  • Case-reported brand: MSK
  • Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
  • Form: Injection
Reactions Reported:
Decreased heart rate Recovery prolonged
Outcomes: Recovered/Normal

Cat, Domestic Shorthair, Male, 13 year, 4 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Oral • Reactions: Application site crust, Loss of appetite, Application site erythema, Application site pain, Application site reaction NOS • Outcome: Recovered/Normal

  • Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-052859
  • Serious AE: Yes
  • Treated For AE: Yes
  • Sex: Male
  • Age: 13.00 Year
  • Weight: 4.000 Kilogram
  • Case-reported brand: MSK
  • Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
  • Route: Oral
Reactions Reported:
Application site crust Loss of appetite Application site erythema Application site pain Application site reaction NOS
Outcomes: Recovered/Normal

Cat, Domestic Shorthair, Male, 20 week, 3 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Unknown, Dose: 0.60 mL per animal • Reactions: Dysphoria, Sedation, Decreased blood urea nitrogen (BUN) or creatinine, Intentional misuse • Outcome: Outcome Unknown

  • Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-053968
  • Serious AE: Yes
  • Treated For AE: No
  • Sex: Male
  • Age: 20.00 Week
  • Weight: 3.000 Kilogram
  • Case-reported brand: MSK
  • Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
  • Route: Unknown
  • Dose: 0.60 mL per animal
Reactions Reported:
Dysphoria Sedation Decreased blood urea nitrogen (BUN) or creatinine Intentional misuse
Outcomes: Outcome Unknown

Cat, Domestic Shorthair, Female, 15 year • Drug: MSK, Unknown • Reactions: Inappropriate defecation, Hyperthermia, Dehydration, Weight loss, Adipsia… • Outcome: Ongoing

  • Report ID: GBR-USFDACVM-2025-GB-000057
  • Serious AE: Yes
  • Treated For AE: No
  • Sex: Female
  • Age: 15.00 Year
  • Case-reported brand: MSK
  • Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
  • Route: Unknown
Reactions Reported:
Inappropriate defecation Hyperthermia Dehydration Weight loss Adipsia Loss of appetite Polyuria Urine abnormalities NOS Elevated thyroxine Neutrophilia Anaemia NOS Nausea Stomatitis Lip disorder NOS Haemorrhagic diarrhoea Haematemesis
Outcomes: Ongoing

Dog, Weimaraner, Female, 16 month, 28.1 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Subcutaneous, Dose: 1 mL per animal, Frequency: 1 per day • Reactions: Injection site swelling, Hyperactivity, Abnormal cytology, Injection site skin change NOS, Local swelling… • Outcome: Outcome Unknown

  • Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-054707
  • Serious AE: Yes
  • Treated For AE: No
  • Sex: Female
  • Age: 16.00 Month
  • Weight: 28.100 Kilogram
  • Case-reported brand: MSK
  • Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
  • Route: Subcutaneous
  • Dose: 1 mL per animal
  • Frequency: 1 per day
Reactions Reported:
Injection site swelling Hyperactivity Abnormal cytology Injection site skin change NOS Local swelling Injection site inflammation Injection site granuloma
Outcomes: Outcome Unknown

Dog, Shepherd Dog - German, Male, 10.5 year, 40.007 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Unassigned, Unknown • Reactions: Vocalisation, Abnormal tail posture, Pain NOS, Weight loss, Decreased appetite… • Outcome: Euthanized

  • Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-051900
  • Serious AE: Yes
  • Treated For AE: Yes
  • Sex: Male
  • Age: 10.50 Year
  • Weight: 40.007 Kilogram
  • Case-reported brand: MSK
  • Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
  • Route: Unknown
  • Form: Unassigned
Reactions Reported:
Vocalisation Abnormal tail posture Pain NOS Weight loss Decreased appetite Vomiting Chewing disorder Panting Trembling Lying down Anxiety Excessive chewing, licking and/or grooming Muscle atrophy Musculoskeletal disorder NOS Abnormal radiograph finding Spondylosis Joint effusion Elevated gamma-glutamyl transferase Lymphopenia Tiredness (lethargy) Thoracic pain Death by euthanasia Medication error NOS
Outcomes: Euthanized

Dog, Retriever - Labrador, Male, 4 year, 49 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Tablet, Oral, Dose: 2 tablet per dose, Frequency: 1 per day • Reactions: Decreased appetite, Drooling, Sleepiness - systemic disorder, Dull, Constipation • Outcome: Outcome Unknown

  • Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-053693
  • Serious AE: Yes
  • Treated For AE: Yes
  • Sex: Male
  • Age: 4.00 Year
  • Weight: 49.000 Kilogram
  • Case-reported brand: MSK
  • Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
  • Route: Oral
  • Form: Tablet
  • Dose: 2 tablet per dose
  • Frequency: 1 per day
Reactions Reported:
Decreased appetite Drooling Sleepiness - systemic disorder Dull Constipation
Outcomes: Outcome Unknown

Data source: FDA openFDA Animal & Veterinary adverse event reports.

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