Intravenous and subcutaneous use.
Dogs: The recommended dosage is 4.0 mg carprofen/kg bodyweight (1 ml/12.5 kg bodyweight). The veterinary medicinal product is best given pre-operatively, either at the time of premedication or induction of anaesthesia.
Cats: The recommended dosage is 4.0 mg/kg (0.24 ml/3.0 kg bodyweight), best given pre-operatively at the time of induction of anaesthesia. The use of a 1 ml graduated syringe is recommended to measure the dose accurately.
Clinical trial evidence in dogs and cats suggests only a single dose of carprofen is required in the first 24 hours perioperatively; if further analgesia is required in this period a half dose (2 mg/kg) of carprofen may be given to dogs (but not to cats) as necessary.
To ensure a correct dosage, body weight should be determined as accurately as possible.
In dogs, to extend analgesic and anti-inflammatory cover post-operatively, parenteral therapy may be followed with carprofen tablets at 4 mg/kg/day for up to 5 days.
For administration of the veterinary medicinal product a 21-gauge needle should be used.
The cap can be punctured up to 20 times. When puncturing more than 20 times, use a draw-off needle.
Use during pregnancy, lactation and lay
Laboratory studies in laboratory animals (rat, rabbit) have shown evidence of foetotoxic effects of carprofen at doses close to the therapeutic dose.
The safety of the veterinary medicinal product has not been established during pregnancy and lactation. Do not use in dogs or cats during pregnancy or lactation.