Carprieve 50 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Cattle
Active ingredient: Carprofen
Form
Injection
Species
Manufacturer
Norbrook Laboratories Limited
VMD MA No.
02000/5019
What it's used for
Reduction of pyrexia in acute cases of infectious respiratory disease in cattle, in combination with appropriate anti-infective therapy.
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Carprieve 50 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Cattle — SPC Details
Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 26 Mar 2026.
in combination with appropriate anti-infective therapy.
kilogram (1ml/35kg) bodyweight in combination with antibiotic therapy, as
appropriate.
Amended Pages: March 2025
AN: 00707/2024
Do not exceed 3 broachings per vial. If more than 3 broachings are required, the
use of a draw-off needle is recommended.
Do not use in animals suffering from gastrointestinal 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.
For use in pregnant animals refer to section 4.7.
subcutaneous injection, however this should disappear within 24 hours after the
injection.
simultaneously with another product of the NSAID or glucocorticoid class. Animals
should be carefully monitored if carprofen is administered simultaneously with an
anticoagulant. NSAIDs are 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.
Milk: Zero hours.
Meat and offal: 21 days.
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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