NOROCARP LARGE ANIMAL 5%W/V SOLUTION FOR INJECTION FOR YOUNG CATTLE, HORSES AND PONIES

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:

5 %w/v

Pharmaceutical form:

Solution for Injection

Prescription type:

POM

Therapeutic group:

Bovine, Equine - Food

Therapeutic area:

Carprofen

Therapeutic indications:

N.S.A.I.D

Authorization status:

Authorised

Authorization date:

2005-09-09

Summary of Product characteristics

SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1 NAME OF THE VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Norocarp Large Animal 5 %w/v Solution for Injection for young cattle, horses and ponies
2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1.
3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Solution for injection.
A clear colourless to pale yellow solution.
4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1 TARGET SPECIES
Young cattle (under 12 months of age), horses and ponies.
4.2 INDICATIONS FOR USE, SPECIFYING THE TARGET SPECIES
In young cattle (under 12 months old) Norocarp Large Animal Injection is indicated as adjunctive therapy for the
control of acute inflammation associated with respiratory disease. The cause of the condition should be determined and
treated with an appropriate antimicrobial.
In horses and ponies it is indicated for analgesic and anti-inflammatory action in musculo-skeletal disorders and after
surgery.
4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS
Do not use in animals suffering from cardiac, hepatic or renal impairment.
Do not use in animals suffering from gastro-intestinal ulceration or bleeding.
Do not use where there is evidence of a blood dyscrasia.
Do not use in animals with known hypersensitivity to the product.
Do not use in pregnant animals.
Not permitted for use in lactating cattle producing milk for human consumption.
Active substance
Carprofen
5.00 % w/v
Excipients
Ethanol (anhydrous)
10.00 % v/v (as preservative)
Sodium Formaldehyde Sulphoxylate 0.20 % w/v (as antioxidant)
IRISH MEDICINES BOARD
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4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS FOR EACH TARGET SPECIES
None.
4.5 SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE IN ANIMALS
Do not exceed the stated dose or the�