Profexx 50 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Cattle
Active ingredient: Carprofen
Form
Injection
Species
Manufacturer
Alfasan Nederland B.V.
VMD MA No.
36408/5027
What it's used for
An adjunct to antimicrobial therapy to reduce clinical signs in acute infectious respiratory disease and acute mastitis in cattle.
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Profexx 50 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Cattle — SPC Details
Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 26 Mar 2026.
respiratory disease and acute mastitis in cattle.
Do not use in animals suffering from gastro-intestinal ulceration or bleeding.
Do not use where there is evidence of a blood dyscrasia.
Do not use in cases of hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the
excipients.
(cannot be estimated from the
available data)
Injection site reaction*
* transient local reaction
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.
Amended pages: April 2024
AN: 02682/2022
Special precautions for use in animals:
Avoid use in any dehydrated, hypovolaemic or hypotensive animal, 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 (NSAID’s)
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. Benzyl alcohol and macrogol
may cause hypersensitivity (allergic) reactions. People with known
(hyper)sensitivity to carprofen, NSAIDs, benzyl alcohol or macrogol should
administer the veterinary medicinal product with caution. Avoid contact with
skin. Wash off any splashes immediately with clean, running water. Seek
medical attention if irritation persists.
Take care to avoid 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
Other precautions:
Not applicable.
simultaneously with another veterinary medicinal product of the NSAID or
glucocorticoid class.
NSAID’s 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 were
used, macrolides, tetracyclines, cephalosporins and potentiated penicillins
without known interactions.
This veterinary medicinal product does not require any special temperature
storage conditions.
Milk: zero hours
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.
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