Carprieve (Carprofen) Caplets Description
Carprieve, sometimes known as Carprofen, is a specialized
solution designed to provide comprehensive relief to dogs suffering from
inflammation and pain associated with osteoarthritis
or post-surgical discomfort following soft-tissue or orthopedic surgeries.
Veterinarians may prescribe Carprieve caplets for:
- Osteoarthritis
Management: Carprieve Caplets are specifically formulated to
effectively manage inflammation and alleviate pain associated with
osteoarthritis, enhancing your dog's joint comfort and mobility.
- Post-Surgical
Pain Relief: After orthopedic or soft tissue procedures,
Carprieve offers vital post-surgical pain relief, helping to provide a smoother
recovery process for dogs.
- Fever
Reduction: Carprieve is not only a pain reliever but also
serves as an effective fever reducer, addressing elevated body temperature
associated with various health conditions.
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What is Carprieve (Carprofen) Caplets?
Carprieve (Carprofen) Caplets are used to treat pain and inflammation from conditions such as arthritis and other joint diseases including hip dysplasia as well as the reduction of fever.
Which animals/pets is Carprieve (Carprofen) Caplets for?
For use with Dogs only (6 weeks of age or older)
Carprieve (Carprofen) Caplets uses
Carprieve is:
- Used to relieve arthritis or joint pain in dogs
- A caplet that is easy to administer
- Able to be used in the long term
What does Carprieve (Carprofen) Caplets do?
Carprofen is an NSAID, meaning it works by inhibiting the activity of cyclooxygenase.
Carprieve (Carprofen) Caplets side effects
Potential adverse reactions of Carprieve include:
- Changes in behavior
- Seizures
- Incoordination
- Lethargy
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Decrease in appetite
- Increase in water consumption
- Increase in urination
- Tarry or dark stool
- Pale gums from anemia
- Yellowing of gums whites of eye or skin from jaundice
There are serious reactions with this class of drugs (NSAIDs) that occur suddenly. In rare cases, it may result in death (read adverse reactions).
If your pet exhibits any signs of not tolerating this medication, stop administering Carprieve and call your veterinarian right away. In most adverse reactions, patients recovered when symptoms were observed quickly and medication was stopped and veterinary intervention began.
When giving your dog an NSAID, always schedule follow up appointments with your veterinarian.
Carprieve (Carprofen) Caplets ingredients
Carprofen
Carprieve (Carprofen) Caplets overdose: What to do?
Contact your closest emergency pet hospital.
What to know before using Carprieve (Carprofen) Caplets
Keep this and all medication away from animals and children. ONLY use this medication for dogs. Never use this medication for nursing or pregnant animals or in cats.
Do not use this medication if your dog previously showed a hypersensitivity to it.
How is Carprieve (Carprofen) Caplets sold?
Available in strengths of 25 mg, 75 mg and 100 mg in 60 or 180 count caplets
Norbrook
Use as directed by your Veterinarian
The recommended dosage for oral administration to dogs is 2 mg/lb (4.4 mg/kg) of body weight daily. The total daily dose may be administered as 2 mg/lb of body weight once daily or divided and administered as 1 mg/lb (2.2 mg/kg) twice daily. For the control of postoperative pain, administer approximately 2 hours before the procedure. Caplets are scored and dosage should be calculated in half-caplet increments.
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