Carprieve Tablets 20 mg
Active ingredient: Carprofen
Form
Tablet
Species
Manufacturer
Norbrook Laboratories Limited
VMD MA No.
02000/4220
What it's used for
For analgesia and reduction of chronic inflammation, for example in degenerative joint disease, in dogs. Carprieve Tablets can also be used in the manageme...
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Carprieve Tablets 20 mg — SPC Details
Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 26 Mar 2026.
joint disease, in dogs.
Carprieve Tablets can also be used in the management of post-operative pain.
An initial dose of 2 to 4 mg carprofen/kg bodyweight/day is recommended to be given
in 2 equally divided doses. The dose may be reduced to 2 mg carprofen/kg
bodyweight/day administered as a single daily dose after 7 days, subject to clinical
response.
Duration of treatment will be dependent upon the response seen. Long term treatment
should be under regular veterinary supervision.
To extend analgesic cover post-operatively, parenteral administration of carprofen,
may be followed with Carprieve Tablets.
administration of oral carprofen tablets may induce life-threatening conditions in this
species.
Do not exceed the stated dose.
Do not administer 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.
Revised: 28
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January 2009
AN: 02048/2008
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.
In the absence of any specific studies in pregnant bitches such use is not indicated.
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 concurrent
antimicrobial therapy should be instigated.
Special precautions for use in animals
None.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary
medicinal product to animals
None.
NSAIDs may be highly bound to plasma proteins and compete with other highly
bound drugs, which can lead to toxic effects.
Concurrent administration of potential nephrotoxic drugs should be avoided.
Revised: 28
th
January 2009
AN: 02048/2008
Store in a dry place.
Protect from light.
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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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