Tag: Deracoxib

According to the FDA, Deramaxx (deracoxib) is an approved prescription medication for canines that is explicitly and repeatedly described as a non-narcotic, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). This clarifies that the medication is not an opioid and does not carry the same risks for addiction or central nervous system depression associated with narcotics.

Over 60% of dogs with musculoskeletal disorders showed improvement within 7 days of starting treatment with deracoxib. Deramax, whose active ingredient is deracoxib, is a common prescription non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to manage pain and inflammation in dogs.