Oral use.
The recommended dose of cimicoxib is 2 mg per kg bodyweight, once daily.
The following table is presented as an example of how the tablets and tablet parts could be used in order to reach the recommended dose.
Bodyweight of dog (kg) | Number of Tablets & Tablet Strength (mg cimicoxib) |
| Cimalgex 8 mg | Cimalgex 30 mg | Cimalgex 80 mg |
2 | ½ | | |
3 | 1 | | |
4 | 1 | | |
5 | | 1/3 | |
6 | 1 + ½ | | |
7-8 | 2 | | |
9-11 | 2 + ½ | | |
12 | 3 | | |
13-17 | | 1 | |
18-22 | | | ½ |
23-28 | | 1 + 2/3 | |
29-33 | | 2 | |
34-38 | | 2 + 1/3 | |
39-43 | | | 1 |
45-48 | | 3 | |
49-54 | | | 1 + 1/4 |
55-68 | | | 1 + ½ |
The choice of the most suitable tablet type or tablet parts is left to the discretion of the veterinarian based on the circumstances in each case, without leading to important over- or underdosing.
Treatment duration:
Management of peri-operative pain due to orthopaedic or soft tissue surgeries: one dose 2 hours prior to surgery, followed by 3 to 7 days of treatment, based on the judgment of the attending veterinarian.
Relief of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis: 6 months. For longer-term treatment, regular monitoring should be undertaken by the veterinarian.
Cimalgex tablets can be administered with or without food. The tablets are flavoured and studies (in healthy Beagle dogs) show they are likely to be taken voluntarily by most dogs.