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Etodolac

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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 control of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis.

What to watch for:

  • Do not use in cats
  • For use in dogs only
  • The initial dose level should be adjusted until a satisfactory clinical response is obtained, but should not exceed 15 mg/kg once daily
  • Vomiting (1 reports)
  • Pain NOS (1 reports)
  • Malaise (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:

  • Do not use in cats
  • For use in dogs only
  • The initial dose level should be adjusted until a satisfactory clinical response is obtained, but should not exceed 15 mg/kg once daily
  • Vomiting
  • Pain NOS

Most reported reactions:

  • Vomiting (1 reports)
  • Pain NOS (1 reports)
  • Malaise (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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Data freshness: source data appears current.

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

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 Feb 9, 2026, 3:14 AM UTC
  • openFDA case summaries: Source FDA openFDA | Refreshed Feb 9, 2026, 3:21 AM UTC
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Etodolac

Etodolac

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

Species: Both

Manufacturer: Boehringer lngelheim Animal Health USA Inc.

Quick Facts

Official label facts first, then secondary summaries. Marketing content is separated below.

Species: Both
Manufacturer: Boehringer lngelheim Animal Health USA Inc.
Form: Liquid (Solution), Tablet
Identifiers:
NADA: 141108 NADA: 141274
Source metadata:

Warnings / Contraindications

Do not use in cats. For use in dogs only. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian Due to tablet sizes and scoring, dogs weighing less than 11 lb (5 kg) cannot be accurately dosed. The initial dose level should be adjusted until a satisfactory clinical response is obtained, but should not exceed 15 mg/kg once daily. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

  • High: Do not use in cats. For use in dogs only. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian Due to tablet sizes and scoring, dogs weighing less than 11 lb (5 kg) cannot be accurately dosed. The initial dose level should be adjusted until a satisfactory clinical response is obtained, but should not exceed 15 mg/kg once daily. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
Source metadata:

Adverse Reactions

Snapshot first, detailed rows second. This section summarizes signal data and is not a diagnosis.

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Tracked signals
8
Reported cases
8
Serious reports
8
Species represented
1
Grouped by Body System
Digestive (2) · Vomiting, Diarrhea Effectiveness (1) · Lack of efficacy - NOS Other (5) · Pain NOS, Malaise, Death by euthanasia
Most Reported Reactions
Reaction Body system Cases Species Serious cases
Digestive 1 Dog 1
Other 1 Dog 1
Other 1 Dog 1
Effectiveness 1 Dog 1
Digestive 1 Dog 1
Other 1 Dog 1
Other 1 Dog 1
Other 1 Dog 1

Species coverage: Dog (8)

View detailed reaction table
Reaction Body system Species Seriousness Frequency Reports
Digestive Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Effectiveness Dog Serious - 1
Digestive Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Source metadata:

Documents

Owner handouts and official technical documents are grouped for faster access.

Owner handouts (0)
  • No owner handouts linked yet.
Official label / PI (3)
  • UCM305378.pdf · Labeling
    https://animaldrugsatfda.fda.gov/adafda/app/search/public/document/downloadLabeling/7
  • UCM050388.pdf · Labeling
    https://animaldrugsatfda.fda.gov/adafda/app/search/public/document/downloadLabeling/21
  • UCM050389.pdf · Labeling
    https://animaldrugsatfda.fda.gov/adafda/app/search/public/document/downloadLabeling/22
SPL (2)
  • Etogesic® Sterile Injectable Solution · SPL
    https://animaldrugsatfda.fda.gov/adafda/app/search/public/spl/file/213/Etogesic%C2%AE%20Sterile%20Injectable%20Solution
  • EtoGesic® Tablets · SPL
    https://animaldrugsatfda.fda.gov/adafda/app/search/public/spl/file/1396/EtoGesic%C2%AE%20Tablets
FOI (3)
  • ucm062330.pdf · FOI
    https://animaldrugsatfda.fda.gov/adafda/app/search/public/document/downloadFoi/833
  • ucm117141.pdf · FOI
    https://animaldrugsatfda.fda.gov/adafda/app/search/public/document/downloadFoi/637
  • N141108 Orig_7_22_1998.pdf · FOI
    https://animaldrugsatfda.fda.gov/adafda/app/search/public/document/downloadFoi/2215
Source metadata:
Veterinary reference (advanced)

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At a Glance

Quick facts and links to official labeling and safety signals.

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 Feb 9, 2026, 3:14 AM UTC
  • openFDA case summaries: Source FDA openFDA | Refreshed Feb 9, 2026, 3:21 AM UTC
Official (FDA)
Identity: Generic ingredient • FDA branded products available
Official FDA brands: EtoGesic® Tablets Etogesic® Sterile Injectable Solution
Case-reported brands (openFDA): MSK
Catalog species: Both • FDA-labeled species: Dog
Rx/OTC: RX
Form/route: Liquid (Solution), Tablet • Oral, Subcutaneous
Applications: NADA 141-274 • NADA 141-108
Documents: 6 (FOI: 3) • SPL: 2 • Label highlights • Official documents
Safety (openFDA)
Top reactions: Dog 8 • Cat 0 • View
Case summaries: 1 (showing 1) • View
openFDA reports are unverified and do not prove causation.
Explore
Linked using: Fda_Label (0.95), Fda_Label (0.95), Fda_Label (0.95)
Diagnosis Codes
ICD10_CM: M19.90
Unspecified osteoarthritis, unspecified site

Counseling and Monitoring Highlights

Global Pet owner/Vet mode is controlled in the header. This section avoids duplicate in-page persona tabs.

Owner-facing counseling points
  • Do not use in cats. For use in dogs only. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian Due to tablet sizes and scoring, dogs weighing less than 11 lb (5 kg) cannot be accurately dosed. The initial dose level should be adjusted until a satisfactory clinical response is obtained, but should not exceed 15 mg/kg once daily. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. (Contraindication, High)
Top reaction signals
Vomiting (1) Pain NOS (1) Malaise (1) Lack of efficacy - NOS (1) Diarrhea (1) Death by euthanasia (1) Crying (1) Blood in faeces (1)

Identifiers & Packages

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

Identifiers
NADA: 141108 NADA: 141274

Enriched Documents

Documents are tiered by source trust: Official, Clinical, Manufacturer, Marketing.

  • UCM305378.pdf • Official label • Official • May 15, 2024
    FDA official labeling for application 141274
  • ucm062330.pdf • FOI summary • Official • May 15, 2024
    FDA FOI summary for application 141274
  • UCM050389.pdf • Official label • Official • May 15, 2024
    FDA official labeling for application 141108
  • UCM050388.pdf • Official label • Official • May 15, 2024
    FDA official labeling for application 141108
  • N141108 Orig_7_22_1998.pdf • FOI summary • Official • May 15, 2024
    FDA FOI summary for application 141108
  • ucm117141.pdf • FOI summary • Official • May 15, 2024
    FDA FOI summary for application 141108

Data Sources & Change Log

Every non-trivial field is expected to include provenance and update timestamps.

Official 9 Clinical 0 Manufacturer 0 Marketing 0
Current Field Facts
  • contraindications: Do not use in cats. For use in dogs only. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian Due to tablet sizes and scoring,… (Official, 2026-02-12)
  • side_effects: Top reported reactions (openFDA): Blood in faeces, Crying, Death by euthanasia, Diarrhoea, Lack of efficacy - NOS, Malaise. (Official, 2026-02-12)
  • usage: EtoGesic Tablets are indicated for the control of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis in dogs. For the control of pain and inflammation associ… (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
Etogesic® Sterile Injectable Solution
RX
Etodolac
Liquid (Solution) • Subcutaneous
Label highlights
Official documents
Boehringer lngelheim Animal Health USA Inc. NADA 141-274 W May 15, 2024
EtoGesic® Tablets
RX
Etodolac
Tablet • Oral
Label highlights
Official documents
Boehringer lngelheim Animal Health USA Inc. NADA 141-108 W May 15, 2024

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.

Species: Dog, No Use Class Stated Or Implied
Composition / specifications
Each mL of ETOGESIC Injectable contains 100 mg of etodolac
Dogs
Indication
For the control of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis.
Dosage
Administer 4.5 to 6.8 mg/pound (10 to 15 mg/kilogram) body weight as a single, dorsoscapular subcutaneous injection. If needed, the daily dose of etodolac tablets may be given 24 hours after the injection.
Limitations
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
Composition / specifications
Each tablet is biconvex and half-scored and contains either 150 or 300 mg of etodolac.
Dogs
Indication
EtoGesic Tablets are indicated for the control of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis in dogs.
Dosage
The recommended dose of EtoGesicTabletsis4.5 to6.8mg/lb body weight (10 to 15 mg/kg) administered once daily.
Limitations
Do not use in cats. For use in dogs only. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian Due to tablet sizes and scoring, dogs weighing less than 11 lb (5 kg) cannot be accurately dosed. The initial dose level should be adjusted until a satisfactory clinical response is obtained, but should not exceed 15 mg/kg once daily.

FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA

Official Documents (FDA)

Direct links to FDA-hosted PDFs and SPL packages (when available).

Documents
  • Summary
    ETOGESIC Injectable is indicated for the control of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis in dogs.
  • Labeling UCM305378.pdf
SPL Packages

FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA

Documents
SPL Packages

FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA

Usage

EtoGesic Tablets are indicated for the control of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis in dogs. For the control of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis.

Source: FDA Animal Drugs @ FDA • Reference

Contraindications

Do not use in cats. For use in dogs only. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian Due to tablet sizes and scoring, dogs weighing less than 11 lb (5 kg) cannot be accurately dosed. The initial dose level should be adjusted until a satisfactory clinical response is obtained, but should not exceed 15 mg/kg once daily. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

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 Diarrhea (1) • Dog

Showing top 5 for Digestive.

Effectiveness
Lack of efficacy - NOS (1) • Dog

Showing top 5 for Effectiveness.

Other
Pain NOS (1) • Dog Malaise (1) • Dog Death by euthanasia (1) • Dog Crying (1) • Dog Blood in faeces (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, ['Retriever - Labrador', 'Hound (unspecified)'], Male, 8 year, 53.524 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Unassigned, Oral, Dose: 250 Milligram per dose, Frequency: 1 per day • Reactions: Lack of efficacy - NOS, Crying, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Death by euthanasia… • Outcome: Euthanized

  • Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2018-US-010493
  • Serious AE: Yes
  • Treated For AE: Yes
  • Sex: Male
  • Age: 8.00 Year
  • Weight: 53.524 Kilogram
  • Case-reported brand: MSK
  • Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
  • Route: Oral
  • Form: Unassigned
  • Dose: 250 Milligram per dose
  • Frequency: 1 per day
Reactions Reported:
Lack of efficacy - NOS Crying Diarrhea Vomiting Death by euthanasia Pain NOS Malaise Blood in faeces
Outcomes: Euthanized

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

Overdose Information

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Storage & Handling

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