Canidryl 20 mg Tablets for Dogs
Active ingredient: Carprofen
Form
Tablet
Species
Manufacturer
Chanelle Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing Ltd
VMD MA No.
08749/4009
What it's used for
Reduction of inflammation and pain caused by musculo-skeletal disorders and degenerative joint disease. As a follow up to parenteral analgesia in the manag...
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Canidryl 20 mg Tablets for Dogs — SPC Details
Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 18 Mar 2026.
degenerative joint disease. As a follow up to parenteral analgesia in the
management of post-operative pain following soft tissue surgery.
4 mg carprofen per kg bodyweight per day.
An initial dose of 4 mg carprofen per kg bodyweight per day given as a single
daily dose or in two equally divided doses may, subject to clinical response, be
reduced after 7 days to 2 mg carprofen/kg bodyweight/day given as a single
dose.
Duration of treatment will be dependant upon the response seen. Long term
treatment should be under regular veterinary supervision.
To extend analgesic and anti-inflammatory cover post-operatively, parenteral
preoperative treatment may be followed with Carprofen tablets at 4mg/kg/day for
2 days.
Do not exceed the stated dose.
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 gastro-intestinal ulceration or bleeding, or where there is
evidence of a blood dyscrasia.
Refer to section 4.7.
Revised: September 2011
AN: 01172/2010
faeces/diarrhea, faecal occult blood, loss of appetite and lethargy have been
reported. These adverse reactions occur generally within the first treatment
week and are in most cases transient and disappear following termination of
the treatment but in very rare cases may be serious or fatal.
If adverse reactions occur, use of the product should be stopped and the
advice of a veterinarian should be sought.As with other NSAIDs there is a risk
of rare renal or idiosyncratic hepatic adverse events.
Revised: September 2011
AN: 01172/2010
Special precautions for use in animals
Use in dogs less than 6 weeks of age, or 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.
Concurrent administration of potential nephrotoxic drugs should be avoided.
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.
Do not administer other 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.
Special Precautions to be taken by the Person Administering the
Veterinary Medicinal Product to Animals
In the event of accidental ingestion of the tablets, seek medical advice and show
the doctor the package leaflet. Wash hands after handling the product.
Refer also to section 4.5
Revised: September 2011
AN: 01172/2010
5.
This information is sourced from the official Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) published by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD). It is provided for informational purposes only and does not replace professional veterinary advice. Always consult your vet before administering any medication.
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