Carprofen 100mg Chewable Tablets for Dogs – 100 Tablets

GENERAL INFORMATION

What is Carprofen used for?

Carprofen chewable tablets 100mg are a medication used for dogs to treat and manage the pain and inflammation that can be caused by osteoarthritis.  Many dogs suffer from osteoarthritis, particularly as they age.  Osteoarthritis is caused by wear and tear of the joints and can cause pain, swelling and stiffness, particularly in the legs, hips and backbone, which can restrict your dog’s activity and cause lameness.  Carprofen chewable tablets 100mg can help relieve symptoms of osteoarthritis and improve your dog’s mobility.  Carprofen chewable tablets 100mg are also used to reduce pain following orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery in dogs.  Carprofen chewable tablets 100mg are intended for use for dogs only and should not be given to cats or other pets.

How does Carprofen work?

Carprofen chewable tablets 100mg contain carprofen a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) belonging to the propionic acid class that has anti-inflammatory, analgesic (pain relief) and antipyretic (reduces fever) properties.  NSAIDs inhibit the cyclooxygenase (COX) enzyme responsible for the production of chemicals called prostaglandins, which are mediators of a variety of cellular processes as well as inflammation.  There are two COX enzymes, COX1 which is needed for normal cell functions and COX-2 which is involved in the inflammatory process.  Carprofen in Carprofen chewable tablets 100mg acts specifically on the inhibition of COX-2 resulting in anti-inflammatory activity which relieves the pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints caused by osteoarthritis.  Carprofen chewable tablets 100mg are available as meaty flavoured chewable tablets that are more palatable and easier for dogs to swallow.

What does Carprofen contain?

Carprofen chewable tablets 100mg contain the active ingredient carprofen a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is used to treat pain and inflammation due to osteoarthritis and surgery in dogs. 

Treating osteoarthritis with Carprofen

Carprofen chewable tablets 100mg contain carprofen a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat dogs to help manage the pain and inflammation caused by osteoarthritis.  Many dogs suffer from osteoarthritis, particularly as they age.  Osteoarthritis is caused by wear and tear of the joints causing pain, swelling and stiffness, particularly in the legs, hips and backbone, which can restrict your dog’s activity and cause lameness.  Carprofen in Carprofen chewable tablets 100mg specifically inhibits the COX-2 enzyme responsible for the production of chemicals called prostaglandins, which are mediators of inflammation.  The anti-inflammatory activity of carprofen in Carprofen chewable tablets 100mg relieves the pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints caused by osteoarthritis.  

What are the side effects of Carprofen?

The most commonly reported side effects when taking Carprofen chewable tablets 100mg include; vomiting, diarrhoea, loss of appetite, lethargy and behavioural changes.

When should Carprofen not be used?

You should not use Carprofen chewable tablets 100mg if your dog:

• has a sensitivity reaction to carprofen or any other NSAID or any ingredients in Carprofen 100
• is younger than 6 months
• is pregnant or lactating
• has a heart condition, liver or kidney disease or bleeding disorders 
• has been given other NSAID medication, corticosteroids, some heart drugs (ACE inhibitors), some drugs for seizure control

How should Carprofen be given?

You should give your dog Carprofen chewable tablets 100mg by mouth and with food.  The recommended dose is 2-4mg per kg body weight (2.2lb) per day, given in two equally divided doses.  The same dose may be reduced to once daily after 7 days, depending on your dog’s response and your veterinarian’s recommendation.  You should see signs of improvement within a few days.  You should continue to give Carprofen chewable tablets 100mg to your dog for as long as recommended by your veterinarian, which may be long term, as Carprofen chewable tablets 100mg will help relieve symptoms of osteoarthritis in your dog but will not cure your dog’s condition.

Dosage:

10-14kg (22-30lb)                      50mg in half tablet

18-27kg (39.6-59.5)                    100mg in one tablet

27-41kg (59.6-90lb)                    150mg in one and a half tablets

41-55kg (90-121lb)                     200mg in two tablets

How long should you give Carprofen?

You should continue to give Carprofen chewable tablets 100mg to your dog for as long as recommended by your veterinarian, which may be long term, as. Carprofen chewable tablets 100mg will help relieve symptoms of osteoarthritis in your dog but will not cure your dog’s condition.

Missed dose of Carprofen

If you miss a dose of Carprofen chewable tablets 100mg give it as soon as you remember, unless it is time to give the next dose, then skip the missed dose.  Do not give a double dose.

How should Carprofen be stored?

You should store your Carprofen chewable tablets 100mg below 25°C in a cool dry place and protect from light.