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Onsior 6 mg Tablets for Cats

Active ingredient: Robenacoxib

Form

Tablet

Species

Cats

Manufacturer

Elanco GmbH

VMD MA No.

52127/5024

What it's used for

For the treatment of pain and inflammation associated with acute or chronic musculoskeletal disorders in cats. For the reduction of moderate pain and infla...

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Clinical information

Onsior 6 mg Tablets for Cats — SPC Details

Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 26 Mar 2026.

For the treatment of pain and inflammation associated with acute or chronic
musculoskeletal disorders in cats.
For the reduction of moderate pain and inflammation associated with
orthopaedic surgery in cats.
Do not use in cats suffering from gastrointestinal ulceration.
Do not use concomitantly with corticosteroids or other non-steroidal anti-
inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

Issued: October 2023
AN: 02941/2022
Do not use in case of hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the
excipients.
Do not use in pregnant and lactating animals (see section 4.7)
Target species: Cats
Common
(1 to 10 animals / 100
animals treated):
Diarrhoea
, Vomiting
Very rare
(< 1 animal / 10,000 animals
treated, including isolated
reports):
Elevated renal parameters (creatinine,
BUN, and SDMA)
Renal insufficiency
Lethargy
Mild and transient.
More commonly in older cats and with concomitant use of
anaesthetic or sedative agents (
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 its local
representative or the national competent authority via the national reporting
system. See also the last section of the package leaflet for contact details.
None.

i). Special precautions for use in animals
The safety of the veterinary medicinal product has not been established in cats
weighing less than 2.5 kg or under 4 months of age.
Use in cats with impaired cardiac, renal or hepatic function or in cats that are
dehydrated, hypovolaemic or hypotensive may involve additional risks. If use
cannot be avoided, these cats require careful monitoring.
Response to treatment should be monitored at regular intervals by a veterinary
surgeon. Clinical field studies showed that robenacoxib was well-tolerated by
most cats for up to 12 weeks.
Use this veterinary medicinal product under strict veterinary monitoring in cats
with a risk of gastrointestinal ulcers, or if the cat previously displayed
intolerance to other NSAIDs.
ii). Special precautions to be take by the person administering the veterinary
medicinal product to animals
Wash hands after use of the veterinary medicinal product.
In small children, accidental ingestion increases the risk for NSAID adverse
effects. In case of accidental ingestion, seek medical advice immediately and
show the package leaflet or the label to the physician.
In pregnant women, particularly near-term pregnant women, prolonged dermal
exposure increases the risk for premature closure of the ductus arteriosus in
the foetus.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment:
Not applicable.

Issued: October 2023
AN: 02941/2022
iii). Other precauctions
Not applicable.
This veterinary medicinal product must not be administered in conjunction with
other NSAIDs or glucocorticosteroids. Pre-treatment with other anti-
inflammatory medicines may result in additional or increased adverse effects
and, accordingly, a treatment-free period with such substances should be
observed for at least 24 hours before the commencement of treatment with this
veterinary medicinal product. The treatment-free period, however, should take
into account the pharmacokinetic properties of the products used previously.
Concomitant treatment with medicines displaying action on renal flow, e.g.
diuretics or angiotensin- converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, should be subject
to clinical monitoring.

Issued: October 2023
AN: 02941/2022
In healthy cats treated with or without the diuretic furosemide, concomitant
administration of this veterinary medicinal product with the ACE inhibitor
benazepril for 7 days was not associated with any negative effects on plasma
aldosterone concentrations, plasma renin activity or glomerular filtration rate.
No safety data in the target population and no efficacy data in general exist for
the combined treatment of robenacoxib and benazepril.
As anaesthetics may affect renal perfusion, the use of parenteral fluid therapy
during surgery should be considered to decrease potential renal complications
when using NSAIDs peri-operatively.
Concurrent administration of potentially nephrotoxic medicines should be
avoided as there might be an increased risk of renal toxicity.
Concurrent use of other active substances that have a high degree of protein
binding may compete with robenacoxib for binding and thus lead to toxic
effects.
Store below 25 °C.
A clinical response is normally seen within 3-6 weeks. Treatment should be
discontinued after 6 weeks if no clinical improvement is apparent.

Issued: October 2023
AN: 02941/2022
Orthopaedic surgery: Give as a single oral treatment prior to orthopaedic
surgery.
Premedication should only be carried out in combination with butorphanol-
analgesia. The tablet(s) should be administered without food at least 30
minutes prior to surgery.
After surgery, once daily treatment may be continued for up to two further days.
If necessary, additional analgesic treatment with opioids is recommended.
The interchangeable use of Onsior tablets and Onsior solution for injection has
been tested in a target animal safety study and was shown to be well tolerated
by cats.
For cats, Onsior solution for injection or tablets may be used interchangeably in
accordance with the indications and directions of use approved for each

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.

Price comparison

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Onsior 6 mg Tablets for Cats 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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