Cerenia (Maropitant) 24mg (Per Tablet) Prescription Required
Active Ingredients: Each tablet contains 24mg maropitant citrate.
Manufacturer: Zoetis
Prescription Medicine:
This is a prescription medicine, it is only available only under an approved veterinary authorisation. Please ensure that you have read the "Order Prescription Medication" page before ordering this item.
All prescription medicines on the Your Pet PA website are purchased through veterinary wholesalers the same as those used by your Vet. All our products are ACVM or NZULM listed and identical to those used by your Veterinary Surgeon. Please call or email us if you have any queries about any of the products on our site.
* Prescription Animal Remedy (PAR) Class 1. For use under the authority or prescription of a veterinarian. Registered pursuant to the ACVM Act 1997.
ACVM # A009844
Commonly asked questions about Cerenia:
What are Cerenia Tablets?
Cerenia is a prescription medication that contains Maropitant Citrate.
Maropitant Citrate is an antiemetic medication that is used to relieve nausea and vomiting. Cerenia is non-sedating.
Why do cats and dogs use Cerenia?
Your veterinarian may prescribe an antiemetic like Cerenia if your dog suffers from motion sickness or acute vomiting. Cerenia helps prevent symptoms of nausea and the motion sickness that might be experienced during car rides.
What problems could my dog or cat have with Cerenia?
Some dogs may vomit after taking Cerenia. Talk to your veterinarian about whether you should give the Cerenia with small amounts of food. Do not wrap Cerenia tablets tightly in treats or pill maskers. This may prevent the drug from being released into the stomach. Don't use Cerenia with puppies less than 8 weeks old as bone marrow problems may develop. Side effects are unusual. Contact your veterinarian you notice an issue with drooling, lethargy, sleepiness, lack of appetite, or diarrhoea.
How do you use Cerenia?
To relieve motion sickness, your veterinarian may tell you to feed your dog or cat a snack 3 hours before traveling, and then give the Cerenia 1 hour later. Wash your hands immediately after handling Cerenia.
What is in Cerenia?
Cerenia contains the drug Maropitant Citrate. Maropitant Citrate is an antiemetic medication that is used to relieve nausea and vomiting.
Prescription Medications
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- All prescription medication supplied is sourced from New Zealand veterinary wholesalers.
- All prescription medication available is registered with the New Zealand Government under the ACVM Act 1997 (Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines).
All prescription medication listed on the Your PetPA website is available for supply on acceptance of your order by our team and on receipt of the original prescription.