Analgesia Made Easy With Ethiqa XR^®

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Get up to 3 Days of Post-Procedural Pain Relief with 1 Pharmaceutical Grade Dose.

Ethiqa XR^® from Fidelis Animal Health, Inc. is the first and only pharmaceutical grade extended-release buprenorphine that’s FDA-affirmed to control post-procedural pain for laboratory mice and rats up to 72 hours after just one injection. See efficacy and safety.

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Ethiqa XR is now available through MWI Animal Health, Covetrus, Hanna Pharmaceutical Supply, Patterson Veterinary and Midwest Veterinary Supply.

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Backed by research conducted at Johns Hopkins University.

An Ethical Imperative Effective pain management for laboratory animals is an essential need in today’s research. Learn more about industry association guidelines.

Fidelis Animal Health is deeply committed to improving animal welfare with innovative solutions for laboratory animals.
The Fidelis leadership team supports the foremost veterinary, laboratory research, and human healthcare industry associations and initiatives.

Fidelis Animal Health is a Proud member of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Sciences

LEARN MORE: Read Ethiqa XR Product Labeling (including Boxed Warning) Read FDA-Indexed Listing (scroll to Fidelis 900-014)

Manufactured in Harleysville, Pa.

FAQS ABOUT ETHIQA XR

Boxed Warning

WARNING: ABUSE POTENTIAL and LIFE-THREATENING RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION and ACCIDENTAL EXPOSURE

Abuse Potential

Ethiqa XR contains buprenorphine, a high-concentration (1.3 mg/mL) opioid agonist and Schedule III controlled substance with an abuse potential similar to other Schedule III opioids. The high concentration may be a particular target for human abuse. Buprenorphine has opioid properties that in humans may lead to dependence of the morphine type. Abuse of buprenorphine may lead to low or moderate physical dependence or high psychological dependence. The risk of abuse by humans should be considered when storing, administering, and disposing of Ethiqa XR. Persons at increased risk for opioid abuse include those with a personal or family history of substance abuse (including drug or alcohol abuse or addiction) or mental illness (suicidal depression). Because of human safety risks, this drug should be used only with veterinary supervision.

Do not dispense Ethiqa XR.

Life-Threatening Respiratory Depression

The concentration of buprenorphine in Ethiqa XR is 1.3 mg/mL. Respiratory depression, including fatal cases, may occur with abuse of Ethiqa XR. Ethiqa XR has additive CNS depressant effects when used with alcohol, other opioids, or illicit drugs that cause central nervous system depression. Because of the potential for adverse reactions associated with accidental injection, Ethiqa XR should only be administered by a veterinarian or laboratory staff trained in the handling of potent opioids.

For Humans:
Ethiqa XR should only be administered by a veterinarian or laboratory staff trained in the handling of potent opioids. Protective clothing is recommended to avoid direct contact with human skin or mucus membranes which could result in absorption of buprenorphine and adverse reactions. Not for use in humans.

For more information, consult the prescribing information including the boxed warning.

Important Safety Information For Rats and Mice: Only administer Ethiqa XR by subcutaneous injection. Ethiqa XR is not intended for intravenous, intra-arterial, intrathecal, intramuscular, or intra-peritoneal injection. Do not use on mice or rats with pre-existing respiratory deficiencies. Do not keep rats on wood chip-type bedding after administration of Ethiqa XR. Use caution with concomitant administration of Ethiqa XR with drugs that cause respiratory depression. For Humans: Ethiqa XR should only be administered by a veterinarian or laboratory staff trained in the handling of potent opioids. Protective clothing is recommended to avoid direct contact with human skin or mucus membranes which could result in absorption of buprenorphine and adverse reactions. Not for use in humans.