Carpcoat 20 mg Film-coated Tablets for Dogs
Active ingredient: Carprofen
Form
Tablet
Species
Manufacturer
Alfasan Nederland B.V.
VMD MA No.
36408/3054
What it's used for
For the reduction of postoperative pain following soft tissue surgery after previous parenteral analgesia.
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Carpcoat 20 mg Film-coated Tablets for Dogs — SPC Details
Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 27 Mar 2026.
parenteral analgesia.
The duration of treatment depends on the clinical course of the disease and should be
determined by the responsible veterinarian. Long-term treatment should only be carried
out under veterinary supervision. To ensure a correct dosage, body weight should be
determined as accurately as possible.
Do not use in dogs suffering from severe cardiac, hepatic or renal disease, or where
there is a possibility of gastrointestinal ulceration or bleeding.
Do not use in dehydrated, hypovolemic and hypotensive animals.
Do not use in cats.
Do not use on pregnant or lactating bitches.
Very rare
(<1 animal / 10,000 animals
treated, including isolated
reports):
Allergic reaction
Elevated liver enzymes,
hepatopathy, hepatic disorder
Diarrhoea
, melaena
, soft stool
,
vomiting
Elevated renal parameters
,
increased urine volume
,
Oliguria
Appetite loss
, lethargy
, polydipsia
Typical side effects associated with NSAIDs; temporary, usually occur during the first
week of treatment and disappear after treatment is stopped, but in very rare cases they
can be very serious or even fatal. If side effects occur, treatment should be stopped
immediately and the dog should be taken to a veterinarian without delay.
Reporting adverse events is important. It allows continuous safety monitoring of a
veterinary medicinal product. Reports should be sent, preferably via a veterinarian, to
either the marketing authorisation holder or its local representative or the national
competent authority via the national reporting system. See the package leaflet for
respective contact details.
Special precautions for safe use in the target species:
Use in dogs younger than 6 weeks or in aged dogs may involve additional risk. If such a
use cannot be avoided, use only according to the benefit-risk assessment by the
responsible veterinarian and treated dogs may require careful clinical management.
NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) can cause inhibition of phagocytosis and
hence in the treatment of inflammatory conditions associated with bacterial infection,
appropriate concurrent antimicrobial therapy should be instigated.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal
product to animals:
Carprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. Accidental ingestion of the
veterinary medicinal product may cause gastrointestinal effects, such as nausea and
gastric pain and hypersensitivity reactions.
Care should be taken to avoid accidental ingestion by children. In case of accidental
ingestion, seek medical advice immediately and show the package leaflet or the label to
the physician. Wash hands after use.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment:
Not applicable.
If pre-treatment with steroidal or NSAIDs, a treatment-free period should be strictly
observed, otherwise possible side effects may worsen. Carprofen is highly bound to
plasma proteins and competes with other highly bound drugs, which can lead to toxic
effects. It should therefore not be administered simultaneously with other substances
that also have a high plasma protein binding.
Concurrent administration of anticoagulants should be avoided because of the
increased tendency to bleeding.
Concurrent administration of potentially nephrotoxic drugs should be avoided.
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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