Carporal 40 mg Tablets for Dogs
Active ingredient: Carprofen
Form
Tablet
Species
Manufacturer
Le Vet Beheer B.V.
VMD MA No.
41821/5011
What it's used for
Reduction of inflammation and pain caused by musculoskeletal disorders and degenerative joint disease. As a follow up to parenteral analgesia in the manage...
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Carporal 40 mg Tablets for Dogs — SPC Details
Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 26 Mar 2026.
degenerative joint disease. As a follow up to parenteral analgesia in the management
of post-operative pain.
Do not use in pregnant or lactating bitches.
Do not use in dogs less than 4 months of age.
Do not use in cases of hypersensitivity to the 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.
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Rare
(1 to 10 animals / 10,000
animals treated):
Renal disorder
Hepatic disorder
b
Very Rare
(<1 animal / 10,000 animals
treated, including isolated
reports):
Vomiting
a
, Loose Stool
a
, Diarrhoea
a
, Blood in
faeces
a
Lethargy
a
, Appetite Loss
a
a
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.
b
Idiosyncratic effect
If adverse reactions occur, use of the veterinary medicinal product should be stopped
and the advice of a veterinarian should be sought.
Reporting adverse events is important. It allows continuous safety monitoring of a
veterinary medicinal product. Reports should be sent, preferably via a veterinarian, to
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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 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.
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.
The tablets are flavoured. In order to avoid any accidental ingestion, store tablets out
of reach of the animals.
See section 4.8
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal
product to animals
In case of accidental ingestion, seek medical advice immediately and show the
package leaflet or the label to the physician. Wash hands after handling the product.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment
Not applicable.
Other Precautions
Not applicable.
of administration of the veterinary medicinal product. Carprofen is highly bound to
plasma proteins and may compete with other highly bound drugs, which can lead to
toxic effects.
Concurrent administration of potential nephrotoxic drugs should be avoided.
from light.
The unopened blister does not require any special storage condition.
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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