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Roxee Medication Reference

Pet Medication Guide

Search by brand, health concern, dosage form, species, or manufacturer. Roxee keeps source-backed medication summaries beside FDA/openFDA context, freshness signals, and vet-first cautions.

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Pain & Arthritis

Pain control and mobility-support medications for chronic and acute discomfort.

Grouped results
Dog Rx required
Illustration for Carprofen
Rimadyl® Caplets Rimadyl® Chewable Tablets
Complete

Carprofen

Dog Rx required Known brand: Rimadyl® Caplets

NSAID used for pain and inflammation (commonly osteoarthritis and post-operative pain in dogs). Species commonly shown: Dog, Dog, No Use Class Stated Or Implied.

Generic ingredient Care category: Pain & Arthritis Reference complete Injection FDA branded products available 100% reference complete Video
FDA products 278 FDA products linked
Brand names 36 brand names linked
Warnings Highlighted
Reference refreshed Sep 20, 2026
Safety snapshot Source-backed adverse-effect snapshot
Vomiting Itching Tiredness (lethargy)

These are reported or curated adverse-effect terms. They do not prove causality, are not frequency estimates, and should not be used to compare medication risk.

Both Rx required
Illustration for Deracoxib
Deramaxx® Chewable Tablets Doxidyl™
Complete

Deracoxib

Both Rx required Known brand: Deramaxx® Chewable Tablets

DERAMAXX Chewable Tablets are indicated for the control of postoperative pain and inflammation associated with dental surgery in dogs. DERAMAXX Chewable Tablets are indicated for the control of postoperative p…

Generic ingredient Care category: Pain & Arthritis Reference complete Chewable Tablets FDA branded products available 100% reference complete
FDA products 61 FDA products linked
Brand names 10 brand names linked
Warnings Highlighted
Reference refreshed Sep 20, 2026
Safety snapshot Source-backed adverse-effect snapshot
Tiredness (lethargy) Loss of appetite Stumbling gait

These are reported or curated adverse-effect terms. They do not prove causality, are not frequency estimates, and should not be used to compare medication risk.

Both Rx required
Illustration for Meloxicam
Metacam® Oral Suspension Metacam® 5 mg/mL Solution for Injection
Complete

Meloxicam

Both Rx required Known brand: Metacam® Oral Suspension

For the control of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis. For the control of postoperative pain and inflammation associated with orthopedic surgery, ovariohysterectomy, and castration when admin…

Generic ingredient Care category: Pain & Arthritis Reference complete Liquid (Suspension) FDA branded products available 100% reference complete
FDA products 62 FDA products linked
Brand names 17 brand names linked
Warnings Highlighted
Reference refreshed Sep 20, 2026
Safety snapshot Source-backed adverse-effect snapshot
Vomiting Itching Loss of appetite

These are reported or curated adverse-effect terms. They do not prove causality, are not frequency estimates, and should not be used to compare medication risk.

Care category

Flea & Tick

Prevention and treatment options for fleas, ticks, and external parasites.

Grouped results
Both Rx required
Illustration for Nitenpyram
CAPSTAR® Nitenpyram Tablets
Needs review

Nitenpyram

Both Rx required Known brand: CAPSTAR®

For the treatment of flea infestations. The concurrent use of flavored milbemycin oxime and lufenuron tablets with nitenpyram tablets is indicated to kill adult fleas and prevent flea eggs from hatching. In ca…

Generic ingredient Care category: Flea & Tick Reference complete Tablet FDA branded products available 100% reference complete
FDA products 27 FDA products linked
Brand names 7 brand names linked
Warnings Highlighted
Reference refreshed Sep 20, 2026
Safety snapshot Source-backed adverse-effect snapshot
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea Panting Diarrhea

These are reported or curated adverse-effect terms. They do not prove causality, are not frequency estimates, and should not be used to compare medication risk.

Care category

Antibiotics

Antibacterial medications used for common bacterial infections.

Grouped results
Care category

GI

Digestive and gastrointestinal support medications.

Grouped results
Both Rx required
Illustration for Maropitant Citrate
Cerenia® Tablets Cerenia® Injectable Solution
Complete

Maropitant Citrate

Both Rx required Known brand: Cerenia® Tablets

Antiemetic used to prevent and treat vomiting (and motion sickness in dogs). Species commonly shown: Both, Dog, No Use Class Stated Or Implied, Cat, No Use Class Stated Or Implied.

Generic ingredient Care category: GI Reference complete Tablet No FDA branded products linked 100% reference complete
FDA products No FDA products linked
Brand names 4 brand names linked
Warnings Highlighted
Reference refreshed Sep 20, 2026
Safety snapshot Source-backed adverse-effect snapshot
Hepatomegaly Vomiting Anaphylaxis

These are reported or curated adverse-effect terms. They do not prove causality, are not frequency estimates, and should not be used to compare medication risk.

Care category

Endocrine / Hormone

Hormonal and endocrine therapies beyond diabetes-specific care.

Grouped results
Cat Rx required
Illustration for Methimazole
Felimazole® Felanorm®
Complete

Methimazole

Cat Rx required Known brand: Felimazole®

Used to manage hyperthyroidism in cats. Species commonly shown: Cat, Cat, No Use Class Stated Or Implied.

Generic ingredient Care category: Endocrine / Hormone Reference complete Coated Tablets FDA branded products available 100% reference complete
FDA products 13 FDA products linked
Brand names 8 brand names linked
Warnings Highlighted
Reference refreshed Sep 20, 2026
Safety snapshot Source-backed adverse-effect snapshot
Vomiting Urinary tract infection Loss of appetite

These are reported or curated adverse-effect terms. They do not prove causality, are not frequency estimates, and should not be used to compare medication risk.

Care category

Other medications

Grouped results
Both Rx required
Illustration for Atipamezole
Antisedan® REVERTIDINE™
Needs review

Atipamezole

Both Rx required Known brand: Antisedan®

For reversal of the sedative and analgesic effects of dexmedetomidine hydrochloride or medetomidine hydrochloride. For the reversal of the sedative and analgesic effects of dexmedetomidine hydrochloride, and m…

Generic ingredient Reference complete Liquid (Solution) No FDA branded products linked 100% reference complete
FDA products No FDA products linked
Brand names 5 brand names linked
Warnings Highlighted
Reference refreshed Sep 20, 2026
Safety snapshot Source-backed adverse-effect snapshot
Lack of efficacy (neoplasia, no remission) Drooling Vomiting

These are reported or curated adverse-effect terms. They do not prove causality, are not frequency estimates, and should not be used to compare medication risk.

Both Rx required
Illustration for Atipamezole Hydrochloride
Antisedan® REVERTIDINE™
Needs review

Atipamezole Hydrochloride

Both Rx required Known brand: Antisedan®

For reversal of the sedative and analgesic effects of dexmedetomidine hydrochloride or medetomidine hydrochloride. For the reversal of the sedative and analgesic effects of dexmedetomidine hydrochloride, and m…

Generic ingredient Reference complete Liquid (Solution) No FDA branded products linked 100% reference complete
FDA products No FDA products linked
Brand names 5 brand names linked
Warnings Highlighted
Reference refreshed Sep 20, 2026
Safety snapshot Source-backed adverse-effect snapshot
Vomiting Drooling Lack of efficacy

These are reported or curated adverse-effect terms. They do not prove causality, are not frequency estimates, and should not be used to compare medication risk.

Both Rx required
Illustration for Cefpodoxime
Simplicef® Cefpodoxime Proxetil Tablets
Needs review

Cefpodoxime

Both Rx required Known brand: Simplicef®

For the treatment of skin infections (wounds and abscesses) caused by susceptible strains of Staphylococcus pseudintermedius , Staphylococcus aureus , Streptococcus canis (group G, ß hemolytic), Escherichia co…

Generic ingredient Reference complete Tablet and Chewable Tablet No FDA branded products linked 100% reference complete
FDA products No FDA products linked
Brand names 2 brand names linked
Warnings Highlighted
Reference refreshed Sep 20, 2026
Safety snapshot Source-backed adverse-effect snapshot
Loss of appetite Lack of efficacy - NOS Neutropenia

These are reported or curated adverse-effect terms. They do not prove causality, are not frequency estimates, and should not be used to compare medication risk.

Both Rx required
Illustration for Cefpodoxime Proxetil
Simplicef® Cefpodoxime Proxetil Tablets
Complete

Cefpodoxime Proxetil

Both Rx required Known brand: Simplicef®

For the treatment of skin infections (wounds and abscesses) caused by susceptible strains of Staphylococcus pseudintermedius , Staphylococcus aureus , Streptococcus canis (group G, ß hemolytic), Escherichia co…

Generic ingredient Reference complete Tablet and Chewable Tablet No FDA branded products linked 100% reference complete
FDA products No FDA products linked
Brand names 2 brand names linked
Warnings Highlighted
Reference refreshed Sep 20, 2026
Safety snapshot Source-backed adverse-effect snapshot
Blood loss NOS Enlarged lymph node (localised) Lack of efficacy - NOS

These are reported or curated adverse-effect terms. They do not prove causality, are not frequency estimates, and should not be used to compare medication risk.

Both Rx required
Illustration for Clindamycin
Antirobe® Capsules Antirobe Aquadrops®
Complete

Clindamycin

Both Rx required Known brand: Antirobe® Capsules

For the treatment of skin infections (wounds and abscesses) due to susceptible strains of coagulase-positive staphylococci ( Staphylococcus aureus or S. intermedius ), deep wounds and abscesses due to suscepti…

Generic ingredient Reference complete Capsule FDA branded products available 100% reference complete
FDA products 19 FDA products linked
Brand names 16 brand names linked
Warnings Highlighted
Reference refreshed Sep 20, 2026
Safety snapshot Source-backed adverse-effect snapshot
Vomiting Itching Application site hair loss

These are reported or curated adverse-effect terms. They do not prove causality, are not frequency estimates, and should not be used to compare medication risk.

Both Rx required
Illustration for Clomipramine
CLOMICALM® Clomipramine Hydrochloride Tablets
Complete

Clomipramine

Both Rx required Known brand: CLOMICALM®

CLOMICALM Tablets are to be used as part of a comprehensive behavioral management program to treat separation anxiety in dogs greater than 6 months of age. Clomipramine Hydrochloride Tablets are to be used as …

Generic ingredient Reference complete Tablet FDA branded products available 100% reference complete
FDA products 24 FDA products linked
Brand names 7 brand names linked
Warnings Highlighted
Reference refreshed Sep 20, 2026
Safety snapshot Source-backed adverse-effect snapshot
Vomiting Unsteady walking (ataxia) Sleepiness - systemic disorder

These are reported or curated adverse-effect terms. They do not prove causality, are not frequency estimates, and should not be used to compare medication risk.

Both Rx required
Illustration for Dexmedetomidine
Dexdomitor® SILEO®
Needs review

Dexmedetomidine

Both Rx required Known brand: Dexdomitor®

For use as a sedative and analgesic to facilitate clinical examinations, clinical procedures, minor surgical procedures, and minor dental procedures. For use as a preanesthetic to general anesthesia. For use a…

Generic ingredient Reference complete Liquid (Solution) No FDA branded products linked 100% reference complete
FDA products No FDA products linked
Brand names 6 brand names linked
Warnings Highlighted
Reference refreshed Sep 20, 2026
Safety snapshot Source-backed adverse-effect snapshot
Vomiting Drooling Lack of efficacy

These are reported or curated adverse-effect terms. They do not prove causality, are not frequency estimates, and should not be used to compare medication risk.

Both Rx required
Illustration for Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride
Dexdomitor® SILEO®
Complete

Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride

Both Rx required Known brand: Dexdomitor®

For use as a sedative and analgesic to facilitate clinical examinations, clinical procedures, minor surgical procedures, and minor dental procedures. For use as a preanesthetic to general anesthesia. For use a…

Generic ingredient Reference complete Liquid (Solution) No FDA branded products linked 100% reference complete
FDA products No FDA products linked
Brand names 6 brand names linked
Warnings Highlighted
Reference refreshed Sep 20, 2026
Safety snapshot Source-backed adverse-effect snapshot
Emesis (multiple) Drooling Lack of efficacy

These are reported or curated adverse-effect terms. They do not prove causality, are not frequency estimates, and should not be used to compare medication risk.

Both Rx required
Illustration for Firocoxib
Previcox® Equioxx® Oral Paste
Complete

Firocoxib

Both Rx required Known brand: Previcox®

For the control of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis and for the control of postoperative pain and inflammation associated with soft-tissue and orthopedic surgery in dogs. For the control of…

Generic ingredient Reference complete Chewable Tablets No FDA branded products linked 100% reference complete
FDA products No FDA products linked
Brand names 10 brand names linked
Warnings Highlighted
Reference refreshed Sep 20, 2026
Safety snapshot Source-backed adverse-effect snapshot
Vomiting Abdominal pain Unsteady walking (ataxia)

These are reported or curated adverse-effect terms. They do not prove causality, are not frequency estimates, and should not be used to compare medication risk.

Both Rx required
Illustration for Firocoxib 227 Mg Chewable
Previcox® Equioxx® Oral Paste
Needs review

Firocoxib 227 Mg Chewable

Both Rx required Known brand: Previcox®

For the control of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis and for the control of postoperative pain and inflammation associated with soft-tissue and orthopedic surgery in dogs. For the control of…

Generic ingredient Reference complete Chewable Tablets No FDA branded products linked 100% reference complete
FDA products No FDA products linked
Brand names 10 brand names linked
Warnings Highlighted
Reference refreshed Sep 20, 2026
Safety snapshot Source-backed adverse-effect snapshot
Vomiting Hyperphosphataemia Elevated creatinine

These are reported or curated adverse-effect terms. They do not prove causality, are not frequency estimates, and should not be used to compare medication risk.

Both Rx required
Illustration for Marbofloxacin
Zeniquin® Marboquin™
Complete

Marbofloxacin

Both Rx required Known brand: Zeniquin®

For the treatment of infections in dogs associated with bacteria susceptible to marbofloxacin. For the treatment of infections in cats associated with bacteria susceptible to marbofloxacin. For the treatment o…

Generic ingredient Reference complete Chewable tablet FDA branded products available 100% reference complete
FDA products 63 FDA products linked
Brand names 10 brand names linked
Warnings Highlighted
Reference refreshed Sep 20, 2026
Safety snapshot Source-backed adverse-effect snapshot
Elevated betahydroxybutyrate Itching Lack of efficacy - NOS

These are reported or curated adverse-effect terms. They do not prove causality, are not frequency estimates, and should not be used to compare medication risk.

Both Rx required
Illustration for Maropitant
Cerenia® Tablets Cerenia® Injectable Solution
Needs review

Maropitant

Both Rx required Known brand: Cerenia® Tablets

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: Species commonly shown: Both, Dog, N…

Generic ingredient Reference complete Tablet No FDA branded products linked 100% reference complete
FDA products No FDA products linked
Brand names 4 brand names linked
Warnings Highlighted
Reference refreshed Sep 20, 2026
Safety snapshot Source-backed adverse-effect snapshot
Hepatomegaly Vomiting Anaphylaxis

These are reported or curated adverse-effect terms. They do not prove causality, are not frequency estimates, and should not be used to compare medication risk.

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