Carprofen Norbrook 50 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Cattle
Active ingredient: Carprofen
Form
Injection
Species
Manufacturer
Norbrook Laboratories Limited
VMD MA No.
02000/5020
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Carprofen Norbrook 50 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Cattle — SPC Details
Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 27 Mar 2026.
be given as a single or in two equally divided doses. Subject to clinical response, the
dose may be reduced after 7 days to 2 mg carprofen/kg bodyweight/day given as a
single dose.
In order to adjust the dosage, the tablets can be divided into two equal parts.
To extend analgesic cover post-operatively, parenteral therapy with solution for
injection may be followed with tablets at 4 mg/kg/day for up to 5 days.
Duration of treatment will be dependent upon the response seen, but the dog’s
condition should be re-appraised by the veterinary surgeon after 14 days therapy.
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 active substance or to any of the
excipients.
AN: 04038/2024 and 04045/2024
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.
Rare
(1 to 10 animals / 10 000
animals treated):
Renal disorder.
Hepatic disorder
.
Undetermined frequency
(cannot be estimated from the
available data):
Vomiting
, loose stool
, diarrhoea
, blood in
faeces
, appetite loss
, lethargy
.
Idiosyncratic reaction.
Transient. Generally, occur within the first treatment week and in most cases
disappear following termination of the treatment but in very rare cases may be
serious or fatal.
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
either the marketing authorisation holder or its local representative or the national
AN: 04038/2024 and 04045/2024
competent authority via the national reporting system. See the package leaflet for
respective contact details.
Special precautions for safe use in the target species:
Use in aged dogs may involve additional risk. If such 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 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 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.
of administration of the 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.
Keep the blister in the outer carton in order to protect from light and moisture.
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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