Rimadyl Small Animal Solution for Injection 50 mg/ml
Active ingredient: Carprofen
Form
Injection
Species
Manufacturer
Zoetis UK Limited
VMD MA No.
42058/5222
What it's used for
Dogs: For the control of post-operative pain and inflammation following orthopaedic and soft tissue (including intra-ocular) surgery. Cats: For the control...
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Rimadyl Small Animal Solution for Injection 50 mg/ml — SPC Details
Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 26 Mar 2026.
orthopaedic and soft tissue (including intra-ocular) surgery.
Cats: For the control of post-operative pain following surgery.
Do not exceed the stated dose or the duration of treatment.
Do not use in animals suffering from cardiac, hepatic or renal disease, where
there is a possibility of gastro-intestinal ulceration or bleeding 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.
faeces/diarrhoea, faecal occult blood, loss of appetite and lethargy have been
reported. These adverse reactions are in most cases transient and disappear
following termination of the 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. As with other NSAIDs there is a risk
of rare renal, idiosyncratic hepatic or gastro-intestinal tract adverse events.
Rarely reactions at the injection site may be observed following subcutaneous
injection.
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 1,000 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).
Revised: December 2025
MA split from NI Expiry following AN: 02998/2025
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 a use cannot be avoided, animals may require a reduced
dosage and careful clinical management.
Avoid use in any dehydrated, hypovolaemic or hypotensive animal, as there is a
potential risk 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
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wash off any splashes immediately with
clean, running water. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
Care should be taken to avoid self-injection. If accidental self-injection occurs,
seek medical attention immediately.
o
C). Do not freeze. Once broached, the product is
stable at temperatures up to 25
o
C for 28 days.
therapy, as applied to clinical overdosage with NSAID’s, should be applied.
4.11 Withdrawal period(s)
Not applicable.
Revised: December 2025
MA split from NI Expiry following AN: 02998/2025
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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