POM-V Prescription Required Companion Animal

Ketofen 20 mg Tablets

Active ingredient: Ketoprofen

Form

Tablet

Species

Cats Dogs

Manufacturer

Ceva Sante Animale

VMD MA No.

14966/3037

What it's used for

For the relief of acute pain and inflammation associated with musculo- skeletal and other painful disorders in the dog and cat. For the relief of pain in d...

Full indications, dosage and side effects ↓

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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.

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Prescription required

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

Clinical information

Ketofen 20 mg Tablets — SPC Details

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

For the relief of acute pain and inflammation associated with musculo-
skeletal and other painful disorders in the dog and cat.
For the relief of pain in dogs associated with chronic osteoarthritic
conditions.

Do not administer with diuretics or anti-coagulants.
Do not administer other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
concurrently or within 24 hours of each other.
Use is contraindicated in animals suffering from cardiac, hepatic or renal
disease, where there is a possibility of gastro-intestinal ulceration or

Revised: October 2025
AN: 01836/2025
bleeding, where there is evidence of a blood dyscrasia or hypersensitivity
to the product.

Vomiting and diarrhoea rarely but occasionally occur following treatment.
These signs disappear rapidly when treatment is discontinued.

Avoid use in any dehydrated, hypovolaemic or hypotensive animals as
there is a potential risk of increased renal toxicity.
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 clinical management.

(i) Special precautions for use in animals
When treating acute pain or inflammation, do not exceed the stated dose
of 1mg/kg or 5 day duration of treatment.
(ii) Special precautions for use to be taken by the person administering
the medicinal product to the animals
Wash hands after use. In the event of accidental ingestion, seek medical
advice and show the doctor what has been taken.

interaction
Some NSAIDs may be highly bound to plasma proteins and compete with
other highly bound drugs which can lead to toxic effects.
Concurrent administration with nephrotoxic drugs should be avoided.

Do not store above 250C.

Not applicable.
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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.