Equine · Equus caballus · typical adult weight 350.00–700.00 kg
Firocoxib (Equine) is dosed at 0.1 mg/kg PO q24h for up to 14 days in horses, per Equioxx® [product label]. Duluth, GA: Merial; 2016. VetMedux Distributed by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.554 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.527, Firocoxib monograph spanning p.525-527; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, and carries this exact dose under the matching species heading. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207. Firocoxib (Equine) is used in horses for Osteoarthritis pain. Routes documented in horses: PO. A typical adult horse weighs 350.00–700.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Firocoxib (Equine) in horses, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Equioxx
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.1 mg/kg | q24h for up to 14 days | 14 days | Osteoarthritis pain | Strong | Equioxx® [product label]. Duluth, GA: Merial; 2016. VetMedux Distributed by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.554 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.527, Firocoxib monograph spanning p.525-527; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, and carries this exact dose under the matching species heading. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | PO | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.354 | • 0.1 mg/kg q24h PO for up to 14 days. |
| 0.09 | IV | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.354 | • Intravenous: 0.09 mg/kg IV once daily (2 mL per 1000 lbs, or 2.6 mL/1250 lbs; |
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Selective cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor. Provides anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects with reduced GI toxicity compared to non-selective NSAIDs.
For horses only. Do not use in horses intended for food. GI ulceration can still occur, especially with concurrent corticosteroids. Not for use with other NSAIDs.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for horses may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Firocoxib (Equine) dose range in horses, with cited source references: PO 0.1 mg/kg q24h for up to 14 days. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Firocoxib (Equine) in horses: PO.
Cited course lengths for Firocoxib (Equine) in horses include: 14 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Firocoxib (Equine) is indicated in horses for: Osteoarthritis pain.
These are general warnings for Firocoxib (Equine) across species; consult the horse dosing table above for species-specific guidance. For horses only. Do not use in horses intended for food. GI ulceration can still occur, especially with concurrent corticosteroids. Not for use with other NSAIDs.
Why a species-specific page? Firocoxib (Equine) pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in horses — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.