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Cimalgex Tablets for Dogs | Cimicoxib
Cimalgex Tablets for Dogs | Cimicoxib
This is a prescription-only veterinary medicine. A valid veterinary prescription must be received and approved before this medicine can be dispatched.
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£4.95 — Royal Mail Tracked 24 (next day delivery, including Sundays*)
*Sunday delivery is subject to Royal Mail availability in your local area.
Please note: We cannot ship to Northern Ireland.
Prescription Information
- Prescription must match the product, strength and formulation ordered.
- For orders involving more than one pet, a separate prescription is required.
- Uploaded prescriptions are valid for up to 6 months or until the prescribed number of repeats has been supplied, whichever comes first. In accordance with UK Veterinary Medicines Regulations, we are legally required to retain veterinary prescriptions for a minimum of 5 years.
All orders are reviewed by our veterinary team. Prescription checks are typically completed the same day. Orders are dispatched once checks are complete and the medication is ready for dispatch. Read our prescription policy.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Cimalgex Tablets for Dogs are a prescription-only veterinary medicine containing cimicoxib, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
Cimalgex is available in 8mg, 30mg and 80mg tablets.
Available strengths
- Cimalgex 8mg: box of 32 tablets
- Cimalgex 30mg: boxes of 32 or 144 tablets
- Cimalgex 80mg: boxes of 32 or 144 tablets
What is Cimalgex used for?
Cimalgex is authorised in dogs for the treatment of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis and for the management of peri-operative pain due to orthopaedic or soft tissue surgery.
Your veterinary surgeon will determine whether Cimalgex is appropriate for your dog, which strength should be used and the required dose and duration of treatment.
What does Cimalgex contain?
The active ingredient is cimicoxib, a selective cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor belonging to the NSAID class.
- 8mg tablet: 8mg cimicoxib
- 30mg tablet: 30mg cimicoxib
- 80mg tablet: 80mg cimicoxib
How is Cimalgex given?
Cimalgex should be administered exactly as directed by the prescribing veterinary surgeon. The appropriate tablet strength and dose depend on the dog's bodyweight and the condition being treated.
Do not alter the dose, combine Cimalgex with another NSAID or corticosteroid, or discontinue treatment without veterinary advice.
Important information
Cimalgex should not be used in dogs with gastrointestinal ulceration or bleeding, impaired cardiac, hepatic or renal function, haemorrhagic disorders, or known hypersensitivity to cimicoxib or any of the excipients.
As with other NSAIDs, veterinary monitoring may be recommended during treatment, particularly for dogs receiving longer-term therapy.
Prescription requirements
Cimalgex is classified as POM-V (Prescription Only Medicine – Veterinarian).
A valid veterinary prescription is required before this medicine can be supplied. You can upload your prescription during checkout or ask your veterinary practice to send it directly to Vetalia.
For full product information, including contraindications, adverse effects and precautions, please see the data sheet here.
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