CARPRIEVE 20 MG TABLETS FOR DOGS

Country: Ireland

Language: English

Source: HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority)

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Active ingredient:

CARPROFEN

Available from:

Norbrook Laboratories Limited

ATC code:

QM01AE91

INN (International Name):

CARPROFEN

Dosage:

20 mg/tablet

Pharmaceutical form:

Tablets

Prescription type:

POM

Therapeutic group:

Canine

Therapeutic area:

Carprofen

Therapeutic indications:

N.S.A.I.D

Authorization status:

Authorised

Authorization date:

2003-07-25

Summary of Product characteristics

                                SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1 NAME OF THE VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Carprieve 20 mg Tablets for Dogs
2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Each tablet contains:
_ACTIVE SUBSTANCE:_
Carprofen
20 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 “20” 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
For analgesia and reduction of chronic inflammation in musculoskeletal disturbances in dogs, for example in
degenerative joint disease.
4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS
Use of this product in cats is contra-indicated.
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.
4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS FOR EACH TARGET SPECIES
Refer to statements under Sections 4.3 and 4.5
HEALTH PRODUCTS REGULATORY AUTHORITY
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4.5 SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE IN ANIMALS:
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.
NSAIDs can cause inhibition of phagocytosis and hence in the treatment of inflammatory conditions associated with
bacterial infection, appropriate concu
                                
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