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Tepoxalin
Detailed information about Tepoxalin
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Updated: February 12, 2026, 10:44 PM UTC
- FDA application profile · official_label
- Medication usage source · fda_animal_drugs
- openFDA adverse-event data · openfda
- FOI · document
- SPL · document
Pet Owner Quick Guide
Start here first for the simple next-step summary.
Used for:
For the control of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis in dogs.
What to watch for:
Your vet decides this. Here's what owners typically ask/watch for.
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.
Regulatory restrictions are shown in Vet View.
What to ask your vet today:
- Is this medicine the right fit for my pet’s current symptoms?
- Which warning signs mean I should call back right away?
- How should I handle missed doses or refusal to take the medicine?
Safety & side effects
When to call your vet:
- Repeated vomiting or diarrhea.
- Severe lethargy (hard to wake, very low energy).
- Collapse or fainting.
- Trouble breathing.
Data freshness: source data appears current.
Latest refresh: Mar 21, 2026, 10:01 a.m.
- Medication catalog: Source Roxee | Refreshed Feb 12, 2026, 10:44 PM UTC
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Animal Drugs @ FDA:
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Animal Drugs @ FDA previews:
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Label highlights/doc links are fetched from FDA preview endpoints.
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Animal Drug Product Listing Directory (NDC):
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Package/product NDCs from FDA’s electronic listing directory (XLS).
Tepoxalin
Drug type: Generic ingredient • Branded profile • FDA branded products available
Species: Both
Manufacturer: Intervet, Inc.
Quick Facts
Official label facts first, then secondary summaries. Marketing content is separated below.
- https://animaldrugsatfda.fda.gov/adafda/views/#/home/previewsearch/141193 · official_label · FDA application profile
- https://animaldrugsatfda.fda.gov · fda_animal_drugs · Medication usage source
Warnings / Contraindications
Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
- High: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
- https://animaldrugsatfda.fda.gov · fda_animal_drugs · Contraindication source
Documents
Owner handouts and official technical documents are grouped for faster access.
Owner handouts (0)
- No owner handouts linked yet.
Official label / PI (0)
- No official label or package insert links yet.
SPL (1)
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Zubrin™ Rapidly-Disintegrating Tablets
· SPL
https://animaldrugsatfda.fda.gov/adafda/app/search/public/spl/file/257/Zubrin%E2%84%A2%20Rapidly-Disintegrating%20Tablets
FOI (1)
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ucm117603.pdf
· FOI
https://animaldrugsatfda.fda.gov/adafda/app/search/public/document/downloadFoi/706
Veterinary reference (advanced)
Canonical medication sections are above. This legacy block remains available for deeper cross-reference without cluttering the primary workflow.
At a Glance
Quick facts and links to official labeling and safety signals.
- Medication catalog: Source Roxee | Refreshed Feb 12, 2026, 10:44 PM UTC
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Animal Drugs @ FDA:
Source FDA
| Refreshed Mar 21, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
Applications/products are imported from FDA export data.
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Animal Drugs @ FDA previews:
Source FDA
| Refreshed Feb 9, 2026, 3:05 AM UTC
Label highlights/doc links are fetched from FDA preview endpoints.
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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).
Counseling and Monitoring Highlights
Global Pet owner/Vet mode is controlled in the header. This section avoids duplicate in-page persona tabs.
- Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. (Contraindication, High)
Identifiers & Packages
Normalized identifiers (NDC/NADA/ANADA) and package metadata from regulator listings.
Enriched Documents
Documents are tiered by source trust: Official, Clinical, Manufacturer, Marketing.
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ucm117603.pdf
• FOI summary • Official
• June 1, 2016
FDA FOI summary for application 141193
Data Sources & Change Log
Every non-trivial field is expected to include provenance and update timestamps.
- contraindications: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. (Official, 2026-02-12)
- usage: For the control of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis in dogs. (Official, 2026-02-12)
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Zubrin™ Rapidly-Disintegrating Tablets
RX
Tepoxalin
Tablet
• Oral
|
Intervet, Inc. | NADA 141-193 | 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
FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA
Official Documents (FDA)
Direct links to FDA-hosted PDFs and SPL packages (when available).
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FOI ucm117603.pdf
Summary
ZUBRIN™ (tepoxalin) Tablets are indicated for the control of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis in dogs.
FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA
Usage
For the control of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis in dogs.
Source: FDA Animal Drugs @ FDA • Reference
Contraindications
Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
Adverse Event Case Summaries (openFDA)
These are individual FDA adverse event reports. They are unverified and do not prove the medication caused the reaction.
No case-level openFDA reports are linked for this medication yet.
Data source: FDA openFDA Animal & Veterinary adverse event reports.
Overdose Information
No approved overdose-management text is linked yet. If overdose is suspected, contact a veterinarian or emergency clinic immediately.
Storage & Handling
No approved storage guidance is linked yet for this ingredient. Use manufacturer packaging and veterinary guidance for handling/storage.
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