Cerenia® 10 mg/ml Injectable Solution – 20 ml Vial
Professional veterinary antiemetic for the prevention and treatment of acute vomiting in dogs and cats.
Cerenia (maropitant citrate) is a potent and selective neurokinin-1 (NK1) receptor antagonist that blocks the action of substance P – the key neurotransmitter involved in the vomiting reflex – in the central nervous system. This provides broad-spectrum control of both central and peripheral causes of nausea and vomiting.
Key Features
- Active Ingredient: 10 mg maropitant (as maropitant citrate) per ml
- Presentation: 20 ml amber glass multi-dose vial
- Administration routes: Subcutaneous (SC) or intravenous (IV)
- Once-daily dosing for up to 5 consecutive days
- Does not cause sedation
- Can be used interchangeably with Cerenia tablets for ongoing management
- Prescription-only veterinary medicine
Indications
Dogs
- Prevention and treatment of acute vomiting (e.g., parvovirus, gastroenteritis, pancreatitis)
- Prevention of vomiting associated with emetogenic medications (chemotherapy, anesthesia)
- Prevention of perioperative nausea and vomiting
Cats
- Treatment of acute vomiting
Dosage & Administration
Recommended dose: 1 mg/kg body weight (equivalent to 1 ml per 10 kg) once daily for up to 5 consecutive days.
- Dogs 2–4 months / 10 weeks–4 months: Subcutaneous injection only
- Dogs ≥4 months and cats ≥4 months / 16 weeks: Subcutaneous or intravenous (over 1–2 minutes)
Use of refrigerated product may reduce injection-site pain. Initiate treatment with the injectable form in actively vomiting patients; switch to tablets if continued oral therapy is required.
Composition (per ml)
- Maropitant (as maropitant citrate monohydrate) – 10 mg
- Metacresol (preservative) – 3.3 mg
- Sulphobutylether-β-cyclodextrin
- Water for injection
Storage
- Before first puncture: Controlled room temperature 15–30 °C
- After first puncture: Refrigerate at 2–8 °C
- Use within 90 days of first puncture
- Stopper may be punctured a maximum of 25 times
Important Safety Information
For animal use only. Not for human use. Keep out of reach of children. Use only under veterinary supervision. The underlying cause of vomiting should always be investigated. Use with caution in animals with hepatic dysfunction or heart disease. Not evaluated in breeding, pregnant or lactating animals, or in cases of gastrointestinal obstruction or toxin ingestion.
Cerenia® is a registered trademark of Zoetis.