Question 1

What is Cerenia Oral used for?

Accepted Answer

Cerenia Oral is indicated for: Acute vomiting, Motion sickness prevention.

Question 2

What routes can Cerenia Oral be administered by?

Accepted Answer

Available routes: PO.

Question 3

Which species have cited Cerenia Oral dosing data?

Accepted Answer

Cerenia Oral dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 1 species: Dog (Domestic).

Question 4

Is Cerenia Oral a controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

Cerenia Oral is not federally scheduled as a controlled substance, but is veterinary prescription only in most jurisdictions.

Question 5

What are the warnings or contraindications for Cerenia Oral?

Accepted Answer

FDA-approved for dogs for vomiting prevention. Give 2h before travel for motion sickness. Do not give on empty stomach. Pain at SC injection site if injectable form used.

Question 6

What are the side effects of Cerenia Oral?

Accepted Answer

FDA-approved for dogs for vomiting prevention. Give 2h before travel for motion sickness. Do not give on empty stomach. Pain at SC injection site if injectable form used.

Question 7

How does Cerenia Oral work?

Accepted Answer

NK1 receptor antagonist tablet. Prevents acute vomiting and motion sickness. Centrally acting at emetic center.

Species	Route	Dose	Frequency	Evidence	Source
Dog (Domestic)	PO	8 mg/kg	q24h	Strong	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed
Dog (Domestic)	PO	2 mg/kg	q24h	Strong	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

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