Details
Benefits:
•Convenient once-daily dosing
•Artificial beef flavor for pet acceptance
•Scored tablets for flexible dosing management
Cautions:
Carprofen is an NSAID, and as with others in that class, adverse reactions may occur with its use. The most frequently reported effects have been gastrointestinal signs. Events involving suspected renal, hematologic, neurologic, dermatologic, and hepatic effects have also been reported. Patients at greatest risk for renal toxicity are those that are dehydrated, on concomitant diuretic therapy, or those with renal, cardiovascular, and/or hepatic dysfunction. Concurrent administration of potentially nephrotoxic drugs should be approached cautiously, with appropriate monitoring.
Sensitivity to drug-associated adverse reactions varies with the individual patient. Dogs that have experienced adverse reactions from one NSAID may experience adverse reactions from another NSAID. Vetprofen Flavored Tab treatment was not associated with renal toxicity or gastrointestinal ulceration in well controlled safety studies of up to ten times the dose in healthy dogs. Vetprofen Flavored Tab is not recommended for use in dogs with bleeding disorders (e.g., Von Willebrand’s disease), as safety has not been established in dogs with these disorders. The safe use of Vetprofen Flavored Tab in animals less than 6 weeks of age, pregnant dogs, dogs used for breeding purposes, or in lactating bitches has not been established. Studies to determine the activity of Vetprofen Flavored Tab when administered concomitantly with other protein-bound or similarly metabolized drugs have not been conducted.
Warnings:
Keep out of reach of children. Not for human use. Consult a physician in cases of accidental ingestion by humans. For use in dogs only. Do not use in cats.
Drug Interactions:
Concomitant use of Vetprofen Flavored Tab with other antiinflammatory drugs, such as other NSAIDs or corticosteroids, should be avoided because of the potential increase of adverse reactions, including gastrointestinal ulcerations and/or perforations. Drug compatibility should be monitored closely in patients requiring additional therapy. Such drugs commonly used include cardiac, anticonvulsant and behavioral medications. It has been suggested that treatment with carprofen may reduce the level of inhalant anesthetics needed.
Storage:
Store at controlled room temperature 15°C - 30°C (59°F - 86°F)
Instructions
It is important to follow your Veterinarian's prescription instructions for your pet.
The recommended dosage for oral administration to dogs is 2 mg/lb (4.4 mg/kg) of body weight daily. The total daily dose may be administered as 2 mg/lb of body weight once daily or divided and administered as 1 mg/ lb (2.2 mg/kg) twice daily. For the control of postoperative pain, administer approximately 2 hours before the procedure. Tablets are scored and dosage should be calculated in half-tablet increments.
Weight Tablet Size Daily Dose # of Tablets
5-10 lbs 25 mg 12.5 mg 1
11-15 lbs 25 mg 25 mg 1
16-20 lbs 75 mg 37.5 mg 1
21-30 lbs 100 mg 50 mg 1
31-40 lbs 75 mg 75 mg 1
41-60 lbs 100 mg 100 mg 1
61-90 lbs 100 mg 150 mg 1 1/2
91-120 lbs 100 mg 200 mg 2
