Vetprofen Flavored Tabs (Carprofen) are indicated for the relief of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis and the control of post operative pain associated with soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries in dogs. * They are sold as individual beef flavored tabs, in strengths of 25 mg, 75 mg and 100 mg. *Sold per tablet.
What is Vetprofen Flavored Tab?
Vetprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) oral medication that is used to reduce pain and inflammation due to osteoarthritis and used to manage pain following orthopedic or soft tissue surgery in dogs.
Who is Vetprofen Flavored Tab for?
Dogs (6 weeks or older)
Why use Vetprofen Flavored Tab?
-Treats Pain and inflammation from arthritis and joint diseases
-Used to treat pain associated with hip-dysplasia
-Reduce Fever in Dogs
-Minimizes postoperative pain and inflammation
-Non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for dogs
-Beef flavored for easy administration
How does Vetprofen Flavored Tab work?
Carprofen is a non-narcotic, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent that works by reducing hormones that cause pain and inflammation in your dog’s body.
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Carprofen
How is Vetprofen Flavored Tab sold?
Sold as individual beef flavored tablets in strengths of 25 mg, 75 mg and 100 mg
What are the side effects of Vetprofen Flavored Tab?
Carprofen is an NSAID, and as with others in that class, adverse reactions may occur with its use. The most frequently reported effects have been gastrointestinal signs which include vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, inappetence, melena, hematemesis, gastrointestinal ulceration, gastrointestinal bleeding, pancreatitis.
What special precautions are there?
Keep out of reach of children. Not for human use. Consult a physician in cases of accidental ingestion by humans. For use in dogs only. Do not use in cats. Vetprofen should not be used in dogs exhibiting previous hypersensitivity to carprofen.
Contact your nearest emergency animal hospital.
How can I store Vetprofen Flavored Tab?
Store at controlled room temperature 15°C - 30°C (59°F - 86°F).
All dogs should undergo a thorough history and physical examination before initiation of NSAID therapy. Appropriate laboratory tests to establish hematological and serum biochemical baseline data prior to, and periodically during, administration of any NSAID should be considered.
Always read client information sheet with prescription. 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.
