Carprogesic 50 mg Tablets for dogs

Country: Ireland

Language: English

Source: HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority)

Active ingredient:

Carprofen

Available from:

Norbrook Laboratories Limited

ATC code:

QM01AE91

INN (International Name):

Carprofen

Dosage:

50 milligram(s)

Pharmaceutical form:

Tablet

Prescription type:

POM: Prescription Only Medicine as defined in relevant national legislation

Therapeutic group:

Dogs

Therapeutic area:

carprofen

Therapeutic indications:

N.S.A.I.D.

Authorization status:

Authorised

Authorization date:

2006-12-08

Summary of Product characteristics

SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1 NAME OF THE VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Carprogesic 50 mg Tablets for dogs.
2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Each tablet contains:
ACTIVE SUBSTANCE:
Carprofen
50 mg
EXCIPIENTS:
For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1
3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Tablets:
A white/off white circular tablet with a break line on one face and
“50” scored on the opposing face.
The tablets can be divided into equal halves.
4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1 TARGET SPECIES
Dogs.
4.2 INDICATIONS FOR USE, SPECIFYING THE TARGET SPECIES
In the dog:
Reduction of inflammation and pain caused by musculoskeletal disorders
and degenerative joint disease. As a follow
up to parenteral analgesia in the management of post operative pain.
4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS
Do not use in cats.
Do not use in pregnant or lactating bitches.
Do not use in puppies less than 4 months of age.
Do not use in case of hypersensitivity to active substance or to any
of the excipients.
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.
Do not use in animals suffering from hemorrhagic syndrome.
4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS FOR EACH TARGET SPECIES
Refer to statements under Sections 4.3 and 4.5
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