Rimadyl Palatable Tablets 50 mg for Dogs
Active ingredient: Carprofen
Form
Tablet
Species
Manufacturer
Zoetis Belgium S.A.
VMD MA No.
60021/3015
What it's used for
be used in the management of post-operative pain.
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Rimadyl Palatable Tablets 50 mg for Dogs — SPC Details
Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 27 Mar 2026.
dogs when offered.
An initial dose of 2 to 4 mg carprofen per kg bodyweight per day is
recommended to be given as a single dose 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.
To extend analgesic and anti-inflammatory cover post-operatively, parenteral
therapy with Rimadyl Small Animal Injection may be followed with the tablets
at 4mg/kg/day for up to 5 days.
Duration of treatment will be dependent upon the response seen. Long term
treatment should be under regular veterinary supervision.
The elimination time of NSAIDs, including carprofen, in the cat is longer than
in the dog and the therapeutic index is narrower. In the absence of specific
data use of the veterinary medicinal product in the cat is contra-indicated.
Do not use in dogs suffering from cardiac, hepatic or renal disease, where
there is a possibility of gastro-intestinal ulceration or bleeding, or where there
is evidence of blood dyscrasia or hypersensitivity to the product.
Do not administer other NSAIDs concurrently or within 24 hours of each other.
Some NSAIDs may be highly bound to plasma proteins and compete with
other highly bound drugs, which can lead to toxic effects.
Rare
(1 to 10 animals / 10,000 animals
treated):
Gastric ulceration, Intestinal disorder
Hepatic disorder
Renal disorder
Very rare
(< 1 animal / 10,000 animals
treated, including isolated reports):
Blood in faeces
, Diarrhoea
, Vomiting
Appetite loss
, Lethargy
1
Reported as ulceration.
As with any other NSAIDs. Reported as idiosyncrasy.
Typical undesirable effects associated with NSAIDs that generally occur
within the first treatment week and are in most cases transient and disappear
following termination of treatment but in very rare cases may be serious or
fatal.
If adverse reactions occur, use of the 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 the national
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 dogs less than 6 weeks of age, or in aged dogs, may involve additional
risk. If such a use cannot be avoided, such dogs may require a reduced
dosage and careful clinical management.
Avoid use in any dehydrated, hypovolaemic or hypotensive dog, as there is a
potential rise of increased renal toxicity.
Concurrent administration of potential nephrotoxic drugs should be avoided.
NSAID’s 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.
No significant drug interactions have been reported for carprofen. The acute
toxicity of carprofen in animals was not significantly affected in tests with
fifteen commonly used (or commonly available) drugs. These were
acetylsalicylic acid, amphetamine, atropine, chlorpromazine, diazepam,
diphenhydramine, ethyl alcohol, hydrochlorothiazide, imipramine, meperidine,
propoxyphene, pentobarbital, sulfisoxazole, tetracycline and tolbutamide.
Whilst carprofen and warfarin may both be bound to plasma proteins; they
may be used concurrently provided the clinical situation is carefully monitored
since it has been shown that they bind to two distinct sites on human and
bovine serum albumin.
Store in a dry place.
Protect from light.
Due to the palatable nature of the tablets, store in a secure location. Severe
adverse reaction may occur if large quantities are ingested. If you suspect
your dog has consumed the veterinary medicinal product above the labelled
dose, please contact your veterinarian.
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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