Phenylbutazone vs. Previcox Comparison

Phenylbutazone

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Previcox

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Reduces Pain and Inflammation associated with Arthritis?

Reduces Fever?

Reduces Joint Stiffness?

Controls Symptoms of Osteoarthritis

Additional Benefits

NSAID, fairly inexpensive.

Can also be given to dogs 2 hours before surgery

What Makes it Different?

Also treats pain and inflammation associated with fractures and painful injuries to the limbs and joints.

Comes in a flavored chewable tablet for easy administration

Recommended For?

Horses

Dogs (7 weeks of age or older)

Product Type

Tablet

Chewable Tablet

Usage

RX Required

How Long does it Take to Work?

Depends on weight of horse

Within Hours of Dose

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Ingredients

Phenylbutazone

Firocoxib

Does it have long-term side effects?

N/A

The vast majority of patients with drug related adverse reactions have recovered when the signs are recognized, the drug is withdrawn, and veterinary care, if appropriate, is initiated. Owners should be advised of the importance of periodic follow up for all dogs during administration of any NSAID.

Cautions

Do not use phenylbutazone in animals allergic to it or other NSAIDs. Do not use in pregnant or lactating mares. Do not give phenylbutazone with other NSAIDs, corticosteroids, or other ulcer causing medications. Phenylbutazone should not be given to animals who are dehydrated or have stomach ulcers; anemia or bleeding disorders; liver, kidney or heart disease. Talk to your veterinarian about any side effect that seems unusual or bothersome to the animal.

Do Not Give To Cats

What are Customers saying Pros

Having a elderly male Nubian goat with arthritis, my vet prescripted Phenylbutazone tab, 1/4 to 1/2 tab twice each day. This seemed to help and did not upset his appetite. He was on this until his death in 2010. Animals need help with arthritis too. Wanting to keep my Patches as comforable as possible, this gave me some comfort in knowing it helped some. Arthritis is very painful in Human, we all need to remember how pain full it is in our animals too. He was loved to the very end.

Our 11 year old Beagle was born with a left shoulder, joint deformity. AS she advanced in years, difficulity in walking resulted. Previcox restored normal joint movement and walking in two days.

What are Customers saying Cons

N/A

After one day of taking it he started vomiting and had severe diarrhea...

Vet Recommendations

N/A

Previcox is another effective prescription nonsteroidal anti inflammatory medication that has found favor among many veterinarians in recent years. Supposedly more friendly on the liver and kidneys than some of the other non steroidal anti inflammatory medications it is especially helpful in managing arthritis and pain in middle age and older dogs. I have only rarely seen digestive tract reactions when using this product. I give this an overall ranking of a 4 out of 5.

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