Rimadyl Cattle 50 mg/ml Solution for Injection
Active ingredient: Carprofen
Form
Injection
Species
Manufacturer
Zoetis UK Limited
VMD MA No.
42058/5152
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Rimadyl Cattle 50 mg/ml Solution for Injection — SPC Details
Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 27 Mar 2026.
weight (1 ml/35 kg) in combination with antibiotic therapy, as appropriate.
When treating groups of animals, use a draw-off needle to avoid excessive broaching of
the stopper. The maximum number of broachings should be limited to 20.
Do not use in animals suffering from gastro-intestinal ulceration or bleeding.
Amended pages: December 2025
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.
Very rare
(<1 animal / 10,000 animals treated,
including isolated reports):
Injection site reaction
1
Transient
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 the national competent authority via the
national reporting system. See the package leaflet for respective contact details.
Amended pages: December 2025
Special precautions for safe use in the target species:
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 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. Avoid skin contact with the veterinary medicinal product.
Should this occur, wash the affected areas immediately.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment:
None
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.
Keep the vial in the outer carton in order to protect from light.
Milk: Zero days.
Amended pages: December 2025
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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.
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