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New Dental Claim For PREVICOX®

Author: Merial Animal Health
Posted: Monday 5th September, 2011. 10:08:04

Merial are pleased to announce a unique new indication for the highly selective canine NSAID PREVICOX®. The product is now licensed for the relief of pain and inflammation associated with dental surgery in dogs.



An estimated 70% of dogs over 2 years of age may have some degree of periodontal disease¹. Extraction of teeth is often necessary for the successful management of this condition and is regarded as a painful procedure. The ability of PREVICOX® to control the pain associated with dental surgery has recently been demonstrated in a double blinded, controlled trial² in which dogs underwent maxillary canine tooth extraction. The results showed that PREVICOX® treatment significantly reduced pain scores post dental surgery, making it the only NSAID with a specific claim for relief of post-operative dental pain. Results of physical examination and blood testing also confirmed the peri-operative safety profile of PREVICOX®, with no treatment-related adverse effects noted during the trial.

The benefits of PREVICOX®

• Licensed for relief of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis and soft tissue, orthopaedic and dental surgery
• The first, and still the most selective, coxib NSAID for dogs
• Rapid absorption means that peak plasma concentrations are reached within 90 minutes
• Safety and efficacy profile confirmed by clinical experience and supported by several published studies

To find out more contact your Merial Territory Manager on 0870 6000 123. For more information on PREVICOX visit www.previcoxfordogs.co.uk


1 Wiggs RB and Lobprise HB. Periodontology. In: Veterinary Dentistry, Principles and Practice. Philadelphia: Lippincott-Raven;
1997. p187

2 Merial Internal data PR&D0116401.

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