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Equioxx 57 mg Tablets for Horses

EQUIOXX is the first and only coxib NSAID approved for the control of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis in horses.

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Equioxx 57 mg Tablets for Horses

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This product requires a veterinarian's prescription.

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Benefits:

Just one convenient, daily dose lasts up to 24 hours
Only NSAID allowed for use up to 14 days by both the AQHA and USEF1,2†
Proven safety profile when administered at the recommended dose

Contraindications:

Horses with a hypersensitivity to firocoxib should not receive EQUIOXX® Tablets.

Possible Side Effects:

EQUIOXX Tablets, like other NSAIDS, may cause some side effects. Serious side effects associated with NSAID therapy in horses can occur with or without warning. The most common side effects associated with EQUIOXX Tablets therapy involve the tongue, lips and skin of the mouth and face (erosions and ulcers of the mucosa and skin) and the kidney. Gastrointestinal, kidney and liver problems have also been reported with other NSAIDs. Look for the following side effects that may indicate your horse is having a problem with EQUIOXX or may have another medical problem:

Sores or ulcers on the tongue and inside of mouth.
Sores, scabs, redness, or rubbing of the facial skin, particularly around the mouth.
Change in eating or drinking habits (frequency or amount consumed).
Change in urination habits (frequency or color).
Yellowing of gums, skin, or whites of the eyes (jaundice).
Unexpected weight loss.
Change in behavior (such as increased or decreased activity level).

It is important to stop therapy and contact your veterinarian if you think your horse has a medical problem or side effect while taking EQUIOXX Tablets.

Warnings:

For use in horses only. Do not use in horses intended for human consumption. Store EQUIOXX Tablets out of the reach of dogs and other pets in a secured location in order to prevent accidental ingestion or overdose.

Human Warnings: Not for use in humans. Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children. Consult a physician in case of accidental ingestion by humans.

Storage:

Store at room temperature, between 59°- 86 ° F (15° - 30° C). Brief periods up to 104° F (40° C) are permitted.

Instructions

It is important to follow your Veterinarian's prescription instructions for your Horse.

The recommended dosage of EQUIOXX Tablets is one 57 mg tablet administered orally to horses weighing 800 – 1300 lbs, once daily for up to 14 days. For ease of administration, EQUIOXX Tablets may be given with food.

The overall duration of treatment with any firocoxib formulation in horses, including EQUIOXX Tablets, Injection or Oral Paste, should not exceed 14 days. Please see the package insert for EQUIOXX Injection or Oral Paste for appropriate prescribing information for those formulations.

Do not change the way you give EQUIOXX Tablets to your horse without first speaking with your veterinarian. Do not exceed 14 days of treatment.

EQUIOXX Tablets may be given with or without food. Do not give PREVICOX® (firocoxib) Chewable Tablets for Dogs to horses, as overdoses may occur and result in serious side effects.