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Cimalgex 8mg Chewable Tablets for Dogs

Active ingredient: Cimicoxib

Form

Chewable

Species

Dogs

Manufacturer

Vetoquinol SA

VMD MA No.

06462/5002

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Clinical information

Cimalgex 8mg Chewable Tablets for Dogs — SPC Details

Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 27 Mar 2026.

The recommended dose of cimicoxib is 2 mg/kg bodyweight, once daily.
The following table is presented as an example of how the tablets and
tablet parts could be used in order to reach the recommended dose.
Bodyweight
kg8 mg30 mg80 mg
21/2314151/361+1/27292+1/2123131181/2231+2/3292342+1/3391453491+1/4551+1/2
The choice of the most suitable tablet type or tablet parts is left to the
discretion of the veterinarian based on the circumstances in each case,
without leading to important over- or underdosing.
Treatment duration:
•
Management of peri-operative pain due to orthopaedic or soft
tissue surgeries: one dose 2 hours prior to surgery, followed by 3 to 7
days of treatment, based on the judgment of the attending veterinarian.
•
Relief of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis: 6 months. For
longer-term
treatment, regular monitoring should be undertaken by the veterinarian.
The veterinary medicinal product can be administered with or without food.
The tablets are flavoured, and studies (in healthy Beagle dogs) show they
are likely to be taken voluntarily by most dogs.
Do not use in dogs less than 10 weeks of age.
Do not use in dogs suffering from gastrointestinal disorders or haemorrhagic
disorders.
Do not use concomitantly with corticosteroids or other non-steroidal anti-
inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Refer also to section 4.8
Do not use in case of hypersensitivity to the active
substance or to any of the excipients.
Do not use in breeding, pregnant and lactating animals.
Dogs:
Very common
(>1 animal / 10
animals treated):
Vomiting
, Diarrhoea
Rare
(1 to 10 animals /
10,000 animals
treated):
Digestive tract haemorrhage
, Gastric ulceration
,
Anorexia, Lethargy, Polyuria, Polydipsia
Very rare
(<1 animal / 10,000
animals treated,
including isolated
reports):
Elevated renal parameters, Renal failure
1
Mild and transient gastro-intestinal disorders
Serious gastro-intestinal disorders
Kidney function should be monitored during long-term NSAID treatment.
If any observed adverse effect persists after stopping treatment, the advice of a
veterinarian should be sought.
If adverse reactions such as persistent vomiting, repeated diarrhoea, faecal
occult blood, sudden weight loss, anorexia, lethargy or worsening of renal
or hepatic biochemistry parameters occur, use of the product should be
discontinued and appropriate monitoring and/or treatment should be put in
place. As with other NSAIDs, serious adverse effects can occur and, in rare
cases, may be fatal
Reporting adverse events is important. It allows continuous safety
monitoring of a veterinary medicinal product. Reports should be sent,
preferably via a veterinarian, to either the marketing authorisation holder or
the national competent authority via the national reporting system. See the
package leaflet for respective contact details.
None.

Special precautions for safe use in the target species:
Since the safety of the medicinal product has not been adequately
demonstrated in young animals, careful monitoring is advised during the
treatment of young dogs aged less than 6 months.
Use in animals suffering from impaired cardiac, renal or hepatic function,
may involve additional risk. If such use cannot be avoided, these animals
require careful veterinary monitoring.
Avoid using this veterinary medicinal product in any animals which are
dehydrated, hypovolaemic or hypotensive, as it may increase the risk of
renal toxicity.
Use this veterinary medicinal product under strict veterinary monitoring where
there is a risk of gastrointestinal ulceration, or if the animal previously displayed
intolerance to NSAIDs.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary
medicinal product to animals
This veterinary medicinal product may cause skin sensitisation. Wash hands after
use.
In case of accidental ingestion, seek medical advice immediately and show
the package leaflet or the label to the physician.
People with a known hypersensitivity to cimicoxib should avoid contact with
the veterinary medicinal product.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment
Not applicable
interaction
Cimicoxib should not be administered in conjunction with corticosteroids or
other NSAIDs. Pre- treatment with other anti-inflammatory substances may
result in additional or increased adverse effects and accordingly a
treatment-free period with such drugs should be observed before the
commencement of treatment with cimicoxibThe treatment-free period
should take into account the pharmacokinetic properties of the veterinary
medicinal product used previously.
This veterinary medicinal product does not require any special storage
conditions.
Any divided tablets should be stored in the blister pack/bottle.
times (9.7 to 19.5 mg/kg body weight) the recommended dose was
administered to dogs for a period of 6 months, a dose related increase in
gastrointestinal disturbances, which affected all dogs in the highest dose
group, was noted.
Similar dose related changes to haematology and white blood cell counts,
as well as renal integrity, were also noted.
As with any NSAID, overdose may cause gastrointestinal, kidney, or liver
toxicity in sensitive or compromised dogs.
There is no specific antidote to this product. Symptomatic, supportive therapy is
recommended consisting of administration of gastrointestinal protective agents
and infusion of isotonic saline.
3.11 Special restrictions for use and special conditions for use, including
restrictions on the use of antimicrobial and antiparasitic veterinary
medicinal products in order to limit the risk of development of resistance
Not applicable.
3.12 Withdrawal period
Not applicable.
4.

This information is sourced from the official Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) published by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD). It is provided for informational purposes only and does not replace professional veterinary advice. Always consult your vet before administering any medication.

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Cimalgex 8mg Chewable Tablets for Dogs is a prescription-only veterinary medicine (POM-V). Prices are listed for information, with every retailer shown on equal terms. To buy it online you need a written prescription from your vet, which the retailer will ask for at checkout. Under the CMA Order your vet must provide one on request, with the fee capped at £21 from 2027. Your prescription rights →

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