CARPROX VET 50 MG TABLETS FOR DOGS

Country: Ireland

Language: English

Source: HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority)

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Active ingredient:

CARPROFEN

Available from:

Krka, d.d., Novo mesto

ATC code:

QM01AE91

INN (International Name):

CARPROFEN

Dosage:

50 Milligram

Pharmaceutical form:

Tablets

Prescription type:

POM

Therapeutic group:

Canine

Therapeutic area:

Carprofen

Therapeutic indications:

N.S.A.I.D

Authorization status:

Authorised

Authorization date:

2010-12-10

Summary of Product characteristics

                                SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1 NAME OF THE VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Carprox vet 50 mg tablets for dogs
2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Each tablet contains:
ACTIVE SUBSTANCE:
Carprofen
50 mg
EXCIPIENTS:
Ferric oxide red (E172)
1.52 mg
Ferric oxide black (E172)
0.95 mg
For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1.
3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Tablet.
Round, dark brown, marbled tablets with visible darker spots, one-side scored and bevel-edged.
The tablets can be divided into two equal parts.
4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1 TARGET SPECIES
Dogs.
4.2 INDICATIONS FOR USE, SPECIFYING THE TARGET SPECIES
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 dogs 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.
4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS FOR EACH TARGET SPECIES
Refer to Sections 4.3 and 4.5.
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4.5 SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
Special precautions for use in animals
Use in aged dogs may involve additional risk. If such a use cannot be avoided, dogs may require careful clinical
management.
Avoid use in any dehydrated, hypovolaemic or hypotensive dog, as there is a potential risk of increased renal toxicity.
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