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Help with your pet's vomiting

Just like in humans, motion sickness and vomiting are never pleasant and can even be an anxiety-producing experience for pets.¹ It’s important to note that pets can vomit for a variety of reasons including motion sickness; infectious diseases; diseases of the kidneys, liver, pancreas, stomach, and intestines; eating things they shouldn’t such as foreign objects, human food, certain plants, and toxic chemicals; and certain medications.

CERENIA® (maropitant citrate) may help

CERENIA is the first and only FDA-approved veterinary medication to safely and effectively treat vomiting in dogs and cats. CERENIA also effectively helps prevent vomiting due to motion sickness in dogs.*

Does your dog show these signs of motion sickness?

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Does your dog get car sick?

Canine motion sickness is quite common and affects 48% of dogs.³ This can discourage some owners from taking their dogs along for the ride, or even end up delaying grooming, training, and medical care. Let CERENIA help you and your dog enjoy life every day, without the worry of vomiting due to car sickness.

Signs of motion sickness in dogs:

Excessive lip licking
Excessive panting
Inactivity
Shaking
Dry heaving / vomiting
Pacing / restlessness
Drooling
Whining
Yawning
Bracing stance

CERENIA can help with vomiting due to canine motion sickness

Product benefits

#1 choice among veterinarians for the prevention of vomiting due to motion sickness in dogs²
First and only veterinary FDA-approved medication for vomiting due to motion sickness
Convenient tablet for safe and easy dosing
Non-drowsy

How to use

How to Administer CERENIA Tablets for Motion Sickness

Dosing Chart for Prevention of Vomiting in Dogs from Motion Sickness

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Should I give my dog Dramamine^® or Benadryl^®?

Most medications that treat motion sickness, like Dramamine® and Benadryl®, are formulated for humans. These medications are not approved by the FDA to treat motion sickness in dogs and may also produce unwanted side effects like drowsiness.

		See how CERENIA compares to other medications:*
FDA-approved to prevent vomiting due to motion sickness in dogs
Once-daily dosing for dogs
Non-sedating
Multiple dosing sizes
Clinically tested to safely prevent vomiting in dogs*

Dramamine®, Bonine® and Benadryl®	Herbal Supplements
No	No

No
No	No
No	No

Treat & prevent your dog's acute vomiting

CERENIA is the #1 choice among veterinarians for the prevention of acute vomiting in dogs.² Veterinarians turn to CERENIA injectable to help prevent vomiting in dogs before surgery when opioids are used as a preanesthetic.

Box and Bottle of Cerenia injectable solution, 10mg/mL.

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Treat & prevent acute vomiting in cats

CERENIA injectable is the #1 choice among veterinarians for the treatment of vomiting in cats.²

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Vomiting in cats

Cats throw up for a number of reasons, so a veterinarian is best suited to determine when vomiting is a concern. It’s important to keep an eye on though, as some of the more serious reason cats vomit stem from diseases of the kidney, liver, pancreas, stomach, intestines and thyroid; infectious diseases, including parasites; and eatings things they shouldn’t such as strings or something toxic. We recommend contacting your veterinarian if you notice any of the following in your cat:

Diarrhea
Persistent vomiting
Weight loss
Lack of appetite or thirst
Lack of energy
Dehydration

CERENIA injectable is the first and only FDA-approved treatment for vomiting in cats. CERENIA addresses your cat’s immediate needs, which gives your veterinarian the time and space to determine the underlying cause behind your cat’s vomiting.

How can I prevent car sickness (motion sickness) in my dog?

Making sure your dog’s stomach is empty before the ride can help ease your pup’s car sickness. Making frequent stops can also help. But CERENIA is veterinarians’ first choice for preventing vomiting due to motion sickness in dogs.² It’s the first and only veterinary FDA-approved medication for canine vomiting due to motion sickness.*

Does CERENIA cause drowsiness?

CERENIA is non-sedating, which means it shouldn’t cause drowsiness. So when you reach your destination, your buddy should be their usual self. This is different from medications such as Benadryl® and Dramamine®, which may cause drowsiness and are not FDA-approved for vomiting in dogs.

How does CERENIA work and how long does it last?

The active ingredient of CERENIA is maropitant citrate, a neurokinin-1 (NK-1) receptor antagonist. Maropitant blocks the action of substance P- a neurotransmitter involved in vomiting—in the central nervous system. By blocking substance P from binding to the NK1 receptor, maropitant can prevent vomiting. CERENIA starts working quickly to prevent or treat your pet’s vomiting. It’s effective for about 24 hours.

What are the side effects of CERENIA?

The following adverse events are based on post-approval adverse drug experience reporting. The following top 5 adverse events reported for dogs are listed in decreasing order of frequency: anorexia, depression/lethargy, hypersalivation, vomiting, and diarrhea. For more information about potential adverse events, see full Prescribing Information.

How do I give my dog CERENIA?

The dose of CERENIA to be given depends on whether it is being prescribed to prevent vomiting from car sickness or to prevent acute vomiting at home. Be sure to follow your veterinarian’s recommendations for CERENIA as prescribed. To prevent vomiting from car sickness, give your dog CERENIA with a small amount of food at least 2 hours before traveling. You can do this once a day for up to 2 days in a row. To prevent acute vomiting at home, you can give CERENIA once daily:

To puppies 2-7 months old, daily for up to 5 days in a row
To dogs older than 7 months, daily for as long as prescribed by your veterinarian

Can I give CERENIA to my puppy?

To prevent vomiting from car sickness, you can give CERENIA to puppies 4 months and older. For prevention of acute vomiting, you can give CERENIA to puppies 2 months and older.

Where can I get CERENIA and how much does it typically cost?

CERENIA is a prescription medication available through veterinarians. Talk with your veterinarian about whether CERENIA might help your pet. The cost of CERENIA may vary depending on such factors as your pet’s weight and diagnosis. Ask your veterinarian for details.

Can CERENIA be used in cats?

CERENIA is the first and only FDA-approved treatment for vomiting in cats. It is available as an injection administered by your veterinarian. Talk with your veterinarian if you have concerns about your cat’s vomiting.

Important Safety Information: Use CERENIA Injectable for vomiting in cats 4 months and older; use subcutaneously for acute vomiting in dogs 2 to 4 months of age or either subcutaneously or intravenously in dogs 4 months of age and older. Use CERENIA Tablets for acute vomiting in dogs 2 months and older, and for prevention of vomiting due to motion sickness in dogs 4 months and older. Safe use has not been evaluated in cats and dogs with gastrointestinal obstruction, or those that have ingested toxins. Use with caution in cats and dogs with hepatic dysfunction. Pain/vocalization upon injection is a common side effect. In people, topical exposure may elicit localized allergic skin reactions, and repeated or prolonged exposure may lead to skin sensitization. See full Prescribing Information.

Benadryl® is a registered trademark of Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. or one of its affiliated companies. Dramamine® is a registered trademark of Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc. or its licensors. Bonine® is a registered trademark of Insight Pharmaceuticals LLC.

*Dramamine®, Bonine®, Benadryl® and herbal supplements have not been tested and approved by the FDA-CVM for use in dogs.

References:

Conder GA, Sedlacek HS, Boucher JF, Clemence RG. Efficacy and safety of maropitant, a selective neurokinin one receptor antagonist, in two randomized clinical trials for prevention of vomiting due to motion sickness. J Vet Pharmacol Ther. 2008;31(6):528-532.
Data on file, Cerenia A&U Report June 2018. Zoetis Inc.
Custom Motion Sickness and Noise Aversion Omnibus Pet Owner Quantitative Research Report, December 2018.

The product information provided in this site is intended only for residents of the United States. The products discussed herein may not have marketing authorization or may have different product labeling in different countries. The animal health information contained herein is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace discussions with an animal healthcare professional. All decisions regarding the care of a veterinary patient must be made with an animal healthcare professional, considering the unique characteristics of the patient.

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