Flexprofen (carprofen) Tablets 25mg 180 Count

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Product Info:

Flexprofen (carprofen) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) of the propionic acid class that includes ibuprofen, naproxen, and ketoprofen. Carprofen is a non-narcotic, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with characteristic analgesic and antipyretic activity approximately equipotent to indomethacin in animal models. Carprofen is rapidly and nearly completely absorbed (more than 90% bioavailable) when administered orally.

For:

Dogs

Benefits:

Once daily dosing, provides 24 hours of relief from osteoarthritic or post-surgical pain.
Provides anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects for joint disease and surgical recovery.
May be given prior to surgery and for several days after to provide sustained post-surgical relief.
Offers easy, oral administration and may be given with or without food to help improve compliance.

Storage:

Store at 20°C to 25°C (68° to 77°F), excursion permitted between 15° and 30°C (between 59° and 86°F).

How To Use:

Always follow the directions provided by your veterinarian first. 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.

Cautions:

Post drug approval adverse reactions reported were vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, gastrointestinal ulceration and bleeding, pancreatitis, jaundice, abnormal liver function test(s), seizures, disorientation, polyuria, urinary incontinence, urinary tract infection, sedation, lethargy, hyperactivity, restlessness, aggressiveness, pruritus, increased shedding, alopecia, facial swelling and hives. All dogs should undergo a thorough history and physical examination before initiation of NSAID therapy.