Carprofen is used in Vetprofen Flavored Tabs to treat pain and inflammation caused by osteoarthritis. This medicine can also be used to treat pain from soft tissue or orthopedic surgery.
Who is Vetprofen Flavored Tab for?
Dogs must be 6 weeks or older.
Why use Vetprofen Flavored Tab?
Vetprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication (NSAID) that acts to relieve pain and inflammation caused by joint problems like as arthritis and hip dysplasia. It's also good for decreasing fevers and easing surgery-related pain and inflammation. The beef taste makes administration simple.
How does Vetprofen Flavored Tab work?
This non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug is not a narcotic. It reduces the hormone levels that cause pain and inflammation by lowering them.
Vetoquinol
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?
Vomiting Diarrhea Constipation Inappetence Melena Hematemesis Gastrointestinal Ulcers Gastrointestinal Bleeding Pancreatitis
What special precautions are there?
Keep away from children. Only administer to dogs. If a human accidentally consumes this product, pursue medical treatment. Do not administer this medication to dogs who have previously had an adverse response to carprofen.
If overdose occurs, please contact your local pet hospital or emergency pet clinic immediately.
How can I store Vetprofen Flavored Tab?
Store product between the temperatures of 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
Prior to commencing any NSAID medication, dogs should be examined and tested. Critical hematological and serum biochemical testing should be performed prior to delivery and at intervals throughout therapy to ascertain the starting point data. These tests are an important element of NSAID therapy.
These caplets are graded to make dosage simple and precise. Dosage should always be determined in half-caplet increments. Approximately 2 hours before to the surgery, give to control postoperative discomfort. The complete dose can be given once a day in the full suggested amount, or split and given twice a day as 1 mg per pound of body weight. For dogs, a daily oral dose of 2mg per pound of body weight is advised. Read the information leaflet that comes with this product carefully.