Deramaxx for Dogs Dosage Calculator
Precise deracoxib (Deramaxx) dosing for dogs by weight and indication — chronic pain management and post-operative analgesia with chewable tablet breakdown.
Prescription NSAID — veterinary supervision required. Do not use concurrently with other NSAIDs, corticosteroids, or aspirin. Monitor for GI ulceration, hepatotoxicity, and renal injury. Requires baseline bloodwork before long-term use.
What Is Deracoxib (Deramaxx)?
Deracoxib is a selective COX-2 inhibitor approved by the FDA for control of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis and post-surgical orthopedic pain in dogs. By selectively inhibiting cyclooxygenase-2 while sparing COX-1, it reduces prostaglandin synthesis at sites of inflammation with reduced risk (compared to non-selective NSAIDs) of gastrointestinal mucosal damage.
Available as beef-flavoured chewable tablets in 12 mg, 25 mg, 75 mg, and 100 mg strengths, making dose titration convenient across a wide weight range.
Approved Indications and Dose Ranges
- Osteoarthritis / chronic pain: 1–2 mg/kg PO q24h (long-term)
- Post-operative orthopedic pain: 3–4 mg/kg PO q24h (max 7 days)
- Dental/soft tissue post-op: 1–2 mg/kg PO q24h (max 3 days)
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter your dog’s body weight in kg or lbs
- Select the clinical indication (determines dose range)
- Choose the available tablet strength
- Click Calculate to see daily dose and tablet count
- Administer with food to reduce GI upset
🧮 Deracoxib Dose Calculator
Deracoxib Dosing Result
References
- Plumb DC. Plumb’s Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th ed. Wiley-Blackwell; 2018.
- Deramaxx (deracoxib) Prescribing Information. Elanco Animal Health; 2023.
- KuKanich B, et al. Pharmacokinetics of deracoxib in the dog. J Vet Pharmacol Ther. 2004;27(3):193-199.
- Papich MG. Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th ed. Elsevier; 2016.