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Carprodyl Quadri 120 mg Chewable Tablets for Dogs

Active ingredient: Carprofen

Form

Chewable

Species

Dogs

Manufacturer

Ceva Sante Animale

VMD MA No.

14966/3023

What it's used for

As a follow-up to parenteral analgesia in the management of post-operative pain.

Full indications, dosage and side effects ↓
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Clinical information

Carprodyl Quadri 120 mg Chewable Tablets for Dogs — SPC Details

Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 27 Mar 2026.

As a follow-up to parenteral analgesia in the management of post-operative pain.
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. The analgesic effect from each dose persists for at least 12 hours.
The daily dose may be reduced, 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 and anti-inflammatory cover post-operatively parenteral pre-
operative treatment with an injectable carprofen may be followed with carprofen tablets
at 4 mg/kg/day for 5 days.
Do not exceed the stated dose. To ensure a correct dosage, body weight should be
determined as accurately as possible.
Tablets can be broken as follows: put the tablet on a flat surface, with its scored side
facing the surface (convex face up). With the tip of forefinger, exert a slight vertical
pressure on the middle of the tablet to break it into halves. In order to obtain quarters,
then exert a slight pressure on the middle of one half with forefinger.
Each chewable tablet can be quartered for accurate dosing according to the
individual body weight of the animal.
Number of tablets per
day
Dog weight (kg)¼ 7.5< 14.5 ½ 14.5 < 21 ¾ 21 < 30 1 30 < 37.51 ¼ 37.5 < 45 1 ½ 45 < 52.51 ¾ 52.5 < 60 2 60 < 70
The chewable tablets are flavoured and are accepted by dogs. The chewable tablets
can be administered with or without food.
Do not use in pregnant and lactating bitches.
Do not use in dogs aged less than 4 months in the absence of specific data.
Do not use in cats.
Do not use in dogs suffering from cardiac, hepatic or renal disease, when there is a
possibility of gastrointestinal ulceration or bleeding or where there is evidence of
blood dyscrasia.
Do not use in case of hypersensitivity to the active substance, to other NSAIDs (non-
steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) or to any of the excipients.
Dogs
Rare
(1 to 10 animals / 10,000
animals treated):
Renal disorder
Hepatic disorder
1,3
Very rare
(<1 animal / 10,000 animals
treated, including isolated
reports):
Vomiting
, Soft stool
/Diarrhoea
, Blood in faeces
Appetite loss
, Lethargy
1
As with other NSAIDs
Typical undesirable effects associated with NSAIDs, these adverse reactions
generally occur 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.
Idiosyncratic effects
If adverse reactions occur, use of the 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
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.
See sections 3.3 and

Special precautions for safe use in the target species:
Use in aged dogs may involve additional risk. If such a use cannot be avoided, 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.
Concurrent administration of potential nephrotoxic drugs should be avoided.
NSAID can cause inhibition of phagocytosis and hence in the treatment of inflammatory
conditions associated with bacterial infection, appropriate concurrent antimicrobial
therapy should be instigated.
As with other NSAID, photodermatitis during treatment with carprofen has been
observed in laboratory animals and in humans. These skin reactions have never been
observed in dogs.
Do not administer other NSAID concurrently or within 24 hours of each other.
Due to the good palatability of the tablet, they should be stored in a safe place out of
the reach of animals. Intake of dose exceeding the recommended number of tablets
may lead to severe adverse effects. If this is the case, seek veterinary assistance
immediately.
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 veterinary medicinal product.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment:
Not applicable.
Carprofen is highly bound to plasma proteins and compete with other highly bound
drugs, which can increase their respective toxic effects.
Do not use this veterinary medicinal drug concurrently with other NSAID or with
glucocorticoids.
Concurrent administration of potentially nephrotoxic drugs (e.g. aminogylcoside
antibiotics) should be avoided.
Refers also to section 3.5
Do not store above 30°C.
Protect from light.
Divided tablets should be stored in the blister pack. Any divided tablet portions
remaining after 72 hours should be discarded.
Not applicable.

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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