Cerenia is not for use in humans. Topical exposure may elicit localized allergic skin reactions in certain individuals. Repeated or prolonged exposure may lead to skin sensitization. Cerenia is also an ocular irritant. In the case of exposure to the eyes, flush with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention immediately. Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental ingestion, seek medical advice immediately.
In puppies younger than 11 weeks of age, histological evidence of bone marrow hypoplasia was seen at higher frequency and greater severity in those puppies that were treated with Cerenia than those in the control group.
Cerenia Injectable Solution is for subcutaneous use only. The safe use of Cerenia has not been evaluated in dogs used for breeding, dogs with gastrointestinal obstruction, dogs that have ingested toxins, or pregnant or lactating bitches. Use with caution in dogs with hepatic dysfunction.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This information is provided for educational purposes only and is intended to be a supplement to, and not a substitute for, the expertise and professional judgment of your veterinarian. You should always consult your own veterinarian for specific advice concerning the treatment of your pet.
Cerenia Injectable Solution should be stored at a controlled room temperature of 68 – 77 degrees Fahrenheit (20 – 25 degrees Celsius), with excursions between 59 – 86 degrees Fahrenheit (15 – 30 degrees Celsius). Medication should be used within 90 days of first puncturing the vial.
Cerenia tablets should be stored at a controlled room temperature of 68 – 77 degrees Fahrenheit (20 – 25 degrees Celsius), with excursions between 59 – 86 degrees Fahrenheit (15 – 30 degrees Celsius).
IMPORTANT NOTE: This information is provided for educational purposes only and is intended to be a supplement to, and not a substitute for, the expertise and professional judgment of your veterinarian. You should always consult your own veterinarian for specific advice concerning the treatment of your pet.
Cerenia Injectable Solution and Tablets are recommended for use in dogs sixteen weeks of age or older. Cerenia for cats is not currently available.
Cerenia Tablets and Cerenia Injectable Solution can be used interchangeably with one another for once daily dosing for the prevention of acute vomiting.
If Tablets are administered with food, it is best to avoid fatty foods, such as meat and cheese, as these could delay the dissolving process and delay the effect of Cerenia.
Cerenia Tablets - When used for prevention of acute vomiting:
- Administer orally at a minimum dose of 0.9mg/lb or 2mg/kg, body weight, once daily for up to five consecutive days.
Cerenia Tablets - When used for prevention of vomiting due to motion sickness
- Administer orally at a minimum dose of 3.6mg/lb or 8mg/kg, body weight, once daily, for up to two consecutive days. Dogs should not eat for one hour prior to receiving tablets. Dosage should be administered two hours prior to traveling.
Cerenia Injection - Prevention and treatment of acute vomiting
- Administration of the medication should take place subcutaneously at 1.0 mg/kg (0.45 mg/lb), equal to 1.0 mL/10 kg (1.0 mL/22 lb,) of body weight once daily for up to 5 consecutive days.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This information is provided for educational purposes only and is intended to be a supplement to, and not a substitute for, the expertise and professional judgment of your veterinarian. You should always consult your own veterinarian for specific advice concerning the treatment of your pet.
Most dogs did well with Cerenia; however, there were some adverse side effects that were experienced. The most common ones are drooling excessively, lethargy, vomiting, loss of appetite, and diarrhea.
The entire list of Cerenia side effects (those that affected more than 0.5% of the test population) experienced during field studies in both the US and Europe included: death, diarrhea, bloody stool, anorexia, otitis/otorrhea, endotoxic shock, hematuria, excoriation, hypersalivation, vomiting, muscle tremors, sedation/depression, retching, flatulence, lethargy, drowsiness, anxiety, inappetence, and mucus in stool.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This information is provided for educational purposes only and is intended to be a supplement to, and not a substitute for, the expertise and professional judgment of your veterinarian. You should always consult your own veterinarian for specific advice concerning the treatment of your pet.
In the event of a missed dose or an accidental overdose, seek veterinarian advice immediately.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This information is provided for educational purposes only and is intended to be a supplement to, and not a substitute for, the expertise and professional judgment of your veterinarian. You should always consult your own veterinarian for specific advice concerning the treatment of your pet.
Use with caution with other medications that are highly protein bound. The concomitant use of Cerenia with other protein bound drugs has not been studied in dogs. Some commonly used, protein bound, drugs include NSAIDs, cardiac, behavioral, and anticonvulsant medications. The impacts of concomitant drugs that may prevent or slow the metabolism of Cerenia have not yet been evaluated. In patients requiring adjunctive therapy, drug compatibility should be monitored extremely carefully.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This information is provided for educational purposes only and is intended to be a supplement to, and not a substitute for, the expertise and professional judgment of your veterinarian. You should always consult your own veterinarian for specific advice concerning the treatment of your pet.