What are Maropitant Citrate Tablets for Dogs?

•  Maropitant Citrate is a prescription antiemetic medication used to prevent vomiting due to motion sickness in dogs.

Why is Maropitant Citrate used for dogs?

• Maropitant Citrate is prescribed to relieve and prevent acute vomiting in dogs.
• Maropitant Citrate is also used to prevent vomiting due to motion sickness experienced during car rides.

What problems could my dog have with Maropitant Citrate?

• Some dogs may vomit after taking this medication. Giving the medicine with a small amount of food can help prevent vomiting.
• Don’t use in puppies less than 8 weeks old.
• Side effects are unusual. Contact your veterinarian if drooling, lethargy (lack of energy), drowsiness/sleepiness, lack of appetite, or diarrhea occur.

How do you use Maropitant Citrate?

• Use this medication as prescribed by your veterinarian.
• When using to prevent motion sickness: 3 hours before traveling, feed your animal a small meal or snack, then 1 hour later (2 hours before travel), give maropitant.
• Do not wrap these pills tightly in food snacks, as this may cause the medication not to work.
• This medication can be given for various lengths of time. Be sure you understand how long the veterinarian wants you to continue giving this medication.
• Wash hands with soap and water after administering the drug.

What is in Maropitant Citrate Tablets?

• Maropitant Citrate is the active ingredient in this medication. 

Will I get what I see in the picture?

• Maropitant Citrate is sold as a vet labeled, FDA approved generic drug. Brand may vary from order to order and variation to variation.