Carprogesic Tablets for joint disease in dogs-Hyperdrug

Presentation

A white/off white circular tablet for oral administration. Carprogesic Tablets are available in two strengths with the following active composition:

20 mg Carprofen

50 mg Carprofen

Uses

For analgesia and reduction of chronic inflammation, for example in degenerative joint disease, in dogs.

Dosage and administration

For oral administration to dogs.

An initial dose of 2 to 4 mg carprofen/kg bodyweight/day is recommended to be given in two equally divided doses.

The dose may be reduced to 2 mg carprofen/kg bodyweight/day administered as a single daily dose after 7 days, subject to clinical response. See maintenance dose table below:

Maintenance dose table

Number of tablets per dose

Bodyweight (kg)

20mg

50mg

5.0

◖

-

10.0

●

-

12.5

–

◖

15.0

● ◖

-

20.0

● ●

-

25.0

-

●

37.5

-

● ◖

50.0

-

● ●

Duration of treatment will be dependent upon the response seen. Long term treatment should be under regular veterinary supervision.

Maintenance dose table	Number of tablets per dose
Bodyweight (kg)	20mg	50mg
5.0	◖	-
10.0	●	-
12.5	–	◖
15.0	● ◖	-
20.0	● ●	-
25.0	-	●
37.5	-	● ◖
50.0	-	● ●

Duration of treatment will be dependent upon the response seen. Long term treatment should be under regular veterinary supervision.

Contra-indications, warnings, etc The use of Carprogesic Tablets is contraindicated in the cat, and the inadvertent administration of oral carprofen tablets may induce life-threatening conditions in this species. Do not exceed the stated dose. Do not administer NSAIDs concurrently or within 24 hours of each other. Some NSAIDs may be highly bound to plasma proteins and compete with other highly bound drugs, which can lead to toxic effects. Do not use in dogs suffering from cardiac, hepatic or renal disease, where there is a possibility of gastrointestinal ulceration or bleeding, or where there is evidence of a blood dyscrasia or hypersensitivity to the product. Use in dogs less than 6 weeks of age, or in aged animals, may involve additional risk. If such use cannot be avoided, such dogs may require a reduced dosage and careful clinical management. Avoid use in any dehydrated, hypovolaemic or hypotensive dog, as there is a potential risk of increased renal toxicity. Concurrent administration of potential nephrotoxic drugs should be avoided. In the absence of any specific studies in pregnant target bitches, such use is not indicated. NSAIDs can cause inhibition of phagocytosis and hence in the treatment of inflammatory conditions associated with bacterial infection, appropriate concurrent antimicrobial therapy should be instigated. Pharmaceutical precautions Do not store above 25oC. Store in a dry place. Keep out of reach of children. Dispose of used packaging in the household refuse. Unused product should be returned to the veterinary surgeon.