Cinchophen

Cinchophen: Uses, Dosage and Side Effects

Overview

Non-steroidal action anti-inflammatory agent

Uses of Cinchophen

• Management of pain caused by osteoarthritis in dogs.

Dose of Cinchophen in Dogs and Cats

Dogs:

• 12.5 mg/kg cinchophen/0.0625 mg/kg prednisolone p.o. q12h.
• This equates to 1 tablet twice daily for a 16 kg body-weight dog.
• At the end of treatment, the dose should be reduced gradually as with any glucocorticoid.

Cats:

Do not use.

Side Effects of Cinchophen in Dogs and Cats

• GI ulceration and irritation.
• If diarrhea or nausea persists beyond 1–2 days, stop therapy.
• Stop therapy immediately if GI bleeding is suspected and begin symptomatic treatment.
• There is a small risk that NSAIDs may precipitate cardiac failure in animals with cardiovascular disease.
• Cinchophen has been associated with liver damage in dogs after prolonged oral administration (6 weeks).

Contraindications of Cinchophen in Dogs and Cats

• Don’t administer to animals that are receiving therapy with other steroids or with NSAIDs because it is Only commercially available in tablets combined with prednisolone.
• Do not give in the perioperative period or to animals that are shocked, hypotensive or have renal insufficiency.
• Do not give to animals with hepatic disease or with pre-existing GI ulceration.
• Do not use it in cats.

Some Notes:

• Animals should be monitored for signs of GI ulceration and deterioration in liver function.