Robenatail (Robenacoxib) Dose for Cats: Strengths & Dose Calculator
Robenatail is a 6 mg robenacoxib tablet for cats from Vivaldis (India), in strips of 3 [1]. No label dose was found online; robenacoxib for cats on the US Onsior label is 1 mg/kg once a day for up to 3 days [2].
- Contains
- Robenacoxib
- Company
- Vivaldis Health and Foods
- Forms
- Robenatail 6 mg tablet
- Label species
- Label not available online
- Data from
- India
- Type
- NSAID / pain relief
Robenatail dose calculator
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Robenatail strengths and presentations
| Presentation | Contains | Strength check |
|---|---|---|
| Robenatail 6 mg tablet PO | Robenacoxib 6 mg per tablet[1] From the product name on one retail listing. | One source — check pack |
Robenatail dose by species
The Robenatail label dose is not published online. The doses below are reference doses for robenacoxib from the cited sources — not from the Robenatail label.
| Species | Use | Dose | Route | How often | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cats | Post-operative pain (tablets) Cats ≥ 2.5 kg and ≥ 4 months old. | 1 mg/kg[2] | PO | Once daily · Maximum 3 days | Reference — robenacoxib |
| Cats | Post-operative pain (injection) First dose about 30 minutes before surgery. | 2 mg/kg[4] | SC | Once daily · Maximum 3 days | Reference — robenacoxib |
Warnings and precautions
- The US Onsior label: not for cats under 2.5 kg; robenacoxib can prolong the QT interval [2].
About robenacoxib (the active ingredient)
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID, coxib — highly COX-2 selective).
How it works
NSAIDs reduce prostaglandin production by inhibiting the cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes [3]. Robenacoxib is highly selective for COX-2 [3].
Key safety points
Pack sizes
- Strip of 3 tablets [1].
Frequently asked questions
What is in Robenatail?
Robenacoxib 6 mg per tablet [1].
What is the Robenatail dose for cats?
No brand label dose was found online; robenacoxib 6 mg tablets for cats are labelled in the US at 1 mg/kg once a day for up to 3 days [2].
Other brands of robenacoxib
More from Vivaldis Health and Foods
Robenatail is a trademark of its owner. This page is an independent clinical reference and is not affiliated with Vivaldis Health and Foods. Strengths, species and withdrawal periods can differ between countries — always follow the pack insert in your country.
References
- Vivaldis Robenatail (Robenacoxib 6mg) Painkiller Tablet for Cats
Passage read from this source
Vivaldis Robenatail (Robenacoxib 6mg) Painkiller Tablet for Cats
1 Strip (3 tablets)
- ONSIOR (robenacoxib) 6 mg tablets for cats — FDA labeling
Passage read from this source
The dose of ONSIOR tablets is 0.45mg/lb (1mg/kg) orally once daily, for a maximum of 3 days.
Do not use in cats weighing less than 5.5 lbs, as cats less than 5.5 lbs cannot be accurately dosed.
ONSIOR has been shown to prolong the QT interval.
- Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs in Animals
Passage read from this source
Robenacoxib is a coxib-class highly selective COX-2 inhibitor
Dosage is 2 mg/kg, PO, initially and then 1–2 mg/kg per day thereafter (for up to 6 days in cats).
NSAIDs act primarily to reduce the biosynthesis of prostaglandins by inhibiting cyclooxygenase (COX).
- ONSIOR (robenacoxib) injection — FDA labeling
Passage read from this source
0.91 mg/lb (2 mg/kg) subcutaneously once daily, for a maximum of 3 days
The first dose should be administered approximately 30 minutes prior to surgery
The first dose should be administered approximately 45 minutes prior to surgery
Do not administer ONSIOR injection or tablets in conjunction with any other oral or injectable NSAID or corticosteroid.
For veterinary professionals. Information supports — never replaces — clinical judgement; always check the current product label and local regulations.