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Carprofen Norbrook 50 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Cattle

Active ingredient: Carprofen

Form

Injection

Species

Cattle

Manufacturer

Norbrook Laboratories Limited

VMD MA No.

02000/3012

What it's used for

of post operative pain.

Full indications, dosage and side effects ↓
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Clinical information

Carprofen Norbrook 50 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Cattle — SPC Details

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

of post operative pain.
Single subcutaneous or intravenous injection at a dosage of 1.4 mg carprofen/kg
bodyweight (corresponding to 1ml of the veterinary medicinal product/35kg
bodyweight) in combination with antibiotic therapy, as appropriate. When treating
groups of animals, use a draw-off needle or a multi-dose syringe to avoid excessive
broaching of the stopper. The maximum number of broachings should be limited to 3.
Do not use in animals suffering from cardiac, hepatic, or renal impairment.
Do not use in animals suffering from gastro-intestinal ulceration or bleeding.
Do not use where there is evidence of blood dyscrasia.
AN: 02117/2024 & 02119/2024
Do not use in cases of hypersensitivity to the active substance, or to any of the
excipients.
Cattle.
Very common
(>1 animal / 10 animals
treated):
Injection site reaction
1
Transient, lasting no more than 24 hours
AN: 02117/2024 & 02119/2024
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.
None.

Special precautions for safe use in the target species:
Avoid use in dehydrated, hypovolaemic or hypotensive animals, as there is a
potential risk of increased renal toxicity. Concurrent administration of potentially
nephrotoxic drugs should be avoided.
Do not exceed the stated dose or the duration of treatment.
Do not administer other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) concurrently
or within 24 hours of each other.
As NSAID therapy can be accompanied by gastro-intestinal or renal impairment,
adjunctive fluid therapy should be considered especially in the case of acute mastitis
treatment.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal
product to animals:
Carprofen, in common with other NSAIDs, has been shown to exhibit
photosensitising potential in laboratory studies. Avoid skin contact with the veterinary
medicinal product. Should this occur, wash the affected areas immediately.
Administer the veterinary medicinal product with caution to avoid accidental self-
injection. In case of accidental self-injection, seek medical advice and show the
package leaflet or the label to the physician.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment:
Not applicable.
In common with other NSAIDs, carprofen should not be administered simultaneously
with another veterinary medicinal product of the NSAID or glucocorticoid class.
NSAIDs are highly bound to plasma proteins and may compete with other highly
bound drugs, such that concomitant administration may result in toxic effects.
However, during clinical studies in cattle four different antibiotic classes (macrolides,
tetracyclines, cephalosporins and potentiated penicillins) were used in combination
with a carprofen containing veterinary medicinal product without known interactions.
Keep the bottle in the outer carton in order to protect from light.
Store in an upright position.
Meat and offal: 21 days.
Milk: Zero days.
4.

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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