Norocarp Carprieve Tablets 50mg X 500 Tub 500 tablets
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For analgesia and reduction of chronic inflammation, for example in degenerative joint disease, in dogs.Norocarp Tablets can also be used in the management of post-operative pain. Read more
For analgesia and reduction of chronic inflammation, for example in degenerative joint disease, in dogs.
Norocarp Tablets can also be used in the management of post-operative pain.
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Product Description
About Norocarp Carprieve Tablets 50mg X 500 Tub 500 tablets
For analgesia and reduction of chronic inflammation, for example in degenerative joint disease, in dogs.
Norocarp Tablets can also be used in the management of post-operative pain.
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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. See maintenance dose table below:
Maintenance Dose Table Number of tablets per dose
Bodyweight (kg) 20 mg 50 mg
5.0 1/2 -
10.0 1 -
12.5 - 1/2
15.0 1 1/2 -
20.0 2 -
25.0 - 1
37.5 - 1 1/2
50 - 2
Duration of treatment will be dependent upon the response seen. Long term treatment should be under regular veterinary supervision.
To extend analgesic cover post-operatively, parenteral administration of carprofen, may be followed with Norocarp Tablets.
Active Ingredient
Norocarp Carprieve Tablets 50mg X 500 Tub 500 tablets 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 Norocarp Carprieve Tablets 50mg X 500 Tub 500 tablets
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
Norocarp Carprieve Tablets 50mg X 500 Tub 500 tablets specification
| Specification: | Detail: |
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| Brands: | Norbrook Laboratories |
| External Link: | http://www.norbrook.co.uk/Products/ProductData.cfm/product_Key/399/CatKey/1/Section/Veterinary_Products/ |
| Strength/Size: | 500 tablets |
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Q & A
- Q. My dog has just been prescribed these and I would like to know what side effects I could expect - this site only tells me when and who not to give it too - can you elaborate for me - my boy is 11 years old and is starting to get stiff joints other wise healthy - cheers saskia from Perth WA
- A.
Hi,
I understand your confusion - the site is basically a "user friendly" version of the product datasheet produced by the manufacturer, Norbrook Laboratories.
The most common side effects with this class of medicines (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs, NSAIDs) are stomach and intestinal irritation, eventually leading to stomach ulcers; and kidney damage.
The symptoms you'd see with stomach issues would be vomiting, diarrhoea, reduced appetite and possibly bloody or black and tarry droppings. If he suffers any of these symptoms, you should contact your vet immediately. These side effects tend to be shown within a few weeks of starting treatment if they're going to occur, although there are exceptions.
Kidney damage tends to be more insidious, and is most often noticed because the dog drinks more and pees more - again, this needs veterinary attention.
Occasionally, NSAIDs can make other drugs work faster, or slower; and there is always the (remote) possibility of an allergic reaction.
However, I must emphasise that these side effects are fairly uncommon, and if caught early can usually be treated effectively - often by changing the medication to another variety of NSAID that he copes with better.
I hope that helps; if you need more information or you are still concerned, I suggest you discuss his treatment with you vet.
David Harris BVSc MRCVS
MyVetMeds
