Carprieve Norocarp Tablets 50 mg (100 pack)
For analgesia and reduction of chronic inflammation, for example in degenerative joint disease of the dog and can also be used in the management of post-operative pain in dogs. Read more
For analgesia and reduction of chronic inflammation, for example in degenerative joint disease of the dog and can also be used in the management of post-operative pain in dogs.
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Product Description
About Carprieve Norocarp Tablets 50 mg (100 pack)
For analgesia and reduction of chronic inflammation, for example in degenerative joint disease of the dog and can also be used in the management of post-operative pain in dogs.
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Directions For Use
Directions for Use
For oral administration to dogs.
An initial dose of 2 to 4 mg carprofen/kg bodyweight/day is recommended to be given in two equally divided doses. The dose may be reduced to 2 mg carprofen/kg bodyweight/day administered as a single daily dose after 7 days, subject to clinical response.
Active Ingredient
Carprieve Norocarp Tablets 50 mg (100 pack) ingredients
A white/off white circular tablet for oral administration. Norocarp Tablets are available in two strengths with the following active composition:
20 mg Carprofen
50 mg Carprofen
Side Effects
Side effects of Carprieve Norocarp Tablets 50 mg (100 pack)
The use of Norocarp Tablets is contraindicated in the cat, and the inadvertent administration of oral carprofen tablets may induce life-threatening conditions in this species.
Do not exceed the stated dose.
Do not administer 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.
Do not use in dogs suffering from cardiac, hepatic or renal disease, where there is a possibility of gastrointestinal ulceration or bleeding, or where there is evidence of a blood dyscrasia or hypersensitivity to the product.
Use in dogs less than 6 weeks of age, or in aged animals, may involve additional risk. If such 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 risk of increased renal toxicity.
Concurrent administration of potential nephrotoxic drugs should be avoided.
In the absence of any specific studies in pregnant bitches, such use is not indicated.
NSAIDs can cause inhibition of phagocytosis and hence in the treatment of inflammatory conditions associated with bacterial infection, appropriate concurrent antimicrobial therapy should be instigated.
Additional Data
Carprieve Norocarp Tablets 50 mg (100 pack) specification
| Specification: | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Pack Size: | 100 pack |
| Brands: | Norbrook Laboratories |
| Product Form: | tablet |
| External Link: | http://www.norbrook.co.uk/products/ProductData.cfm/product_Key/399/CatKey/1/Section/Veterinary_Products/ |
| Strength/Size: | 50 mg |
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Q & A
- Q. can carprieve tablets numb the back end so the dog becomes insensitive to the need to pass stools?
- A.
No, Carprieve has no numbing effect - its just a painkiller, like aspirin or paracetamol.
However, it can cause digestive upsets (vomiting and diarrhoea are most common), and if that's the case, you should stop treatment and call your vet as soon as possible.
Otherwise, if you've got any concerns about your dog, you should contact your vet, who knows your animals and will be able to advise you.
David Harris BVSc MRCVS
MyVetMeds - Q. My 6 year old staffordshire bull terrier was put on carprieve 50mg tablets for a suspected blood clot of the spine but has completely lost his apetite, could this be a side effect of the tablets?
- A.
One of the common side effects of Carprieve and similar (NSAID) drugs is stomach and small intestine irritation and, sometimes, ulcers, so it is possible that he's developing gastritis or a stomach ulcer due to the medication.
You should talk to your vet about this fairly urgently, especially if he's started vomiting or diarrhoea, and as a matter of urgency if the vomit or diarrhoea has blood in it or is black and tarry.
I hope this helps,
David Harris BVSc MRCVS
MyVetMeds - Q. My 9 year old cairn terrier has injured his leg a month ago.He was very lame for 2 weeks but is improving and has been taking Carprieve for that length of time.Can this be causing him any harm.
- A.
Carprieve is a non-steroidal drug (NSAID), and potentially can cause a variety of side effects (most commonly stomach ulcers and kidney problems). However, side effects are pretty rare, and your vet will have taken the risk factors into account before they prescribed it.
For more information, see the datasheet (on the product page under Additional Data).
Hope that helps,
David Harris BVSc MRCVS
MyVetMeds - Q. we have started giving our dog carprieve for post operation discomfort and since he has been taking the tablets he has been passing alot of stong smelling wind, we have no knowledge of any conditions he may have and the vets said he was nice and healthy. is this a sign of something going wrong???
- A.
Its possible, as carprieve can cause intestinal inflammation and eventually ulceration - but I wouldn't normally expect that to cause wind alone without other symptoms (signs of disomfort or abdominal pain, especially around eating times, vomiting, black/tarry droppings etc).
It sounds more like something has upset the gut flora - did he have any antibiotics? If so, that's more likely to be the cause, and it should settle down on its own. If he didn't, it could just be the stress of the operation. If he starts showing any other signs, or it doesn't clear up in a few days, I'd talk to your vet about it.
It might not hurt to use a (dog-specific) probiotic to help restore the "good" bacteria and balance his intestinal flora - there's no proof that it works, but there are some reputable brands out there, like Fortiflora (See at http://www.myvetmeds.co.uk/dog/digestion-dog/fortiflora-for-dogs_30312625x.htm).
Hope that helps,
David Harris BVSc MRCVS
MyVetMeds
