POM-V Prescription Required

Ketodolor 100 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Horses, Cattle, Pigs

Active ingredient: Ketoprofen

Form

Injection

Species

Cattle Horses Pigs

Manufacturer

Le Vet Beheer B.V.

VMD MA No.

41821/4004

What it's used for

Horses: - alleviation of inflammation and pain associated with musculoskeletal disorders - alleviation of visceral pain associated with colic. Revised: Nov...

Full indications, dosage and side effects ↓

View official SPC (PDF)

The prescription itself has a price. See what practices near you charge for a consultation and the written prescription fee.

Paying less for Ketoprofen

1

Ask your vet for a written prescription

They must provide one on request. Under the CMA Order the fee is capped at £21 from 2027.
2

Fill it at a registered online retailer

The CMA found online pharmacies 50–60% cheaper than practice dispensing on common medicines — typically £200–£300 a year.

Your prescription rights → VMD register of retailers →

Prescription required

Your vet must provide a written prescription on request. You can then purchase from any licensed online retailer.

Clinical information

Ketodolor 100 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Horses, Cattle, Pigs — SPC Details

Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 26 Mar 2026.

Horses:
- alleviation of inflammation and pain associated with musculoskeletal disorders
- alleviation of visceral pain associated with colic.

Revised: November 2018
AN: 02063/2017Page 2 of 6
Cattle:
- alleviation of pain (e.g. from pressure trauma) resulting from parturient paresis;
- reduction of the pyrexia and distress associated with bacterial respiratory
disease when used in conjunction with antimicrobial therapy as appropriate;
- improvement of the recovery rate in acute clinical mastitis, including acute
endotoxin mastitis, caused by gram negative micro-organisms, in conjunction
with antimicrobial therapy;
- alleviation of pain associated with udder oedema following calving.
- reduction of pain associated with lameness.
Pigs:
- reduction of the pyrexia and respiratory rate associated with bacterial or viral
respiratory disease when used in conjunction with antimicrobial therapy as
appropriate.
- supportive treatment of Mastitis Metritis Agalactia Syndrome in sows, in
conjunction with antimicrobial therapy as appropriate.

Horse: intravenous use.
For use in musculo-skeletal conditions, the recommended dosage is 2.2 mg
ketoprofen/kg i.e. 1ml of the product /45kg body weight, administered once daily for
up to 3 to 5 days.
For use in equine colic, the recommended dosage is 2.2mg/kg (1ml/45kg) body
weight, given for immediate effect. A second injection may be given if colic recurs.
Cattle: intravenous use or deep intramuscular use
The recommended dose is 3mg ketoprofen/kg body weight, i.e. 1ml of the
product/33kg body weight, administered once daily for up to 3 days.
Pigs: deep intramuscular use
The recommended dose is 3mg ketoprofen/kg body weight, i.e. 1ml of the product
/33kg body weight, administered once.
The stopper cannot be punctured more than 20 times.

Do not use in cases of hypersensitivity to the active substance(s) or to any of the
excipient(s).
Do not use other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) concurrently or
within 24 hours of each other.
Do not use in animals suffering from gastro-intestinal lesions, haemorrhagic
diathesis, blood dyscrasia, impaired hepatic, cardiac or renal function.
Please refer to section 4.7.

In common with all NSAIDs, due to their action of inhibition of prostaglandin
synthesis, cases of of gastric or renal intolerance have been observed very rarely.
The frequency of adverse reactions is defined using the following convention:
- Very common (more than 1 in 10 animals treated displaying adverse reaction(s)
- Common (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 100 animals treated)
- Uncommon (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 1000 animals treated)
- Rare (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 10,000 animals treated)
- Very rare (less than 1 animal in 10,000 animals treated, including isolated
reports)

None.

Special precautions for use in animals
Use in any animal less than 6 weeks of age or in aged animals may involve additional
risk. If such use cannot be avoided animals may require a reduced dosage and
careful management.
The use of ketoprofen is not recommended in foals under the age of 15 days.
Avoid use in any dehydrated, hypovolaemic or hypotensive animals as there is a
potential risk of increased renal toxicity.
Avoid intra-arterial injection.
Do not exceed the stated dose or duration of treatment.

Revised: November 2018
AN: 02063/2017Page 3 of 6
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary
medicinal product to animals
In case of accidental self-injection seek medical advice and show the package leaflet
or the label to the physician.
People with known hypersensitivity to the active substance and/or benzyl alcohol
should avoid contact with the product.
Avoid splashes on the skin and eyes. Wash the affected area thoroughly with water
should this occur. If irritation persists seek medical advice.
Wash hands after use.

The veterinary medicinal product must not be administered in conjunction with, or
within 24 hours of administration of other NSAIDs and glucocorticoids. Concurrent
administration of diuretics, nephrotoxic drugs and anticoagulative drugs should be
avoided.
Ketoprofen is highly bound to plasma proteins, and may displace or be displaced by
other highly protein bound medicines, such as anticoagulants. Due to the fact that
ketoprofen may inhibit platelet aggregation and cause gastrointestinal ulceration, it
should not be used with other medicines that have the same profile of adverse drug
reactions.

Revised: November 2018
AN: 02063/2017Page 4 of 6

Do not refrigerate or freeze.
Keep the vial in the outer carton in order to protect from light.

Cattle
meat and offal: following intravenous administration - 1 day
following intramuscular administration - 4 days
milk: zero hours
Pigs
meat and offal: 4 days
Horses
meat and offal: 1 day
milk: not authorized for use in lactating animals producing milk for
human consumption.
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.