Carodyl 100 Tablet

Carodyl 100 Tablet is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) of the propionic acid class that includes ibuprofen, naproxen and ketoprofen. Carprofen is the nonproprietary designation for a substituted carbazole, 6-chloro-α-methyl-9H-carbazole-2-acetic acid.

Key Ingredients:
Carprofen

Key Benefits:

• Carodyl is indicated for the relief of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis and for the control of postoperative pain associated with soft tissue and orthopaedic surgeries in dogs

• Carprofen is a non-narcotic, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with characteristic analgesic and antipyretic activity approximately equipotent to indomethacin in animal models

• Carprofen has also been shown to inhibit the release of several prostaglandins in two inflammatory cell systems: rat polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMN) and human rheumatoid synovial cells, indicating inhibition of acute (PMN system) and chronic (synovial cell system) inflammatory reactions

Directions For Use:

• The recommended dosage for oral administration to dogs is 2 mg/lb 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 twice daily

• For the control of postoperative pain, administer approximately 2 hours before the procedure

• Carodyl chewable tablets are scored and dosage should be calculated in half-tablet increments

• Tablets can be halved by placing the tablet on a hard surface and pressing down on both sides of the score

• Carodyl chewable tablets are palatable and willingly consumed by most dogs when offered by the owner

• Therefore, they may be fed by hand or placed on food. Care should be taken to ensure that the dog consumes the complete dose

Safety Information:

• For oral use in dogs only

• Carodyl should not be used in dogs exhibiting previous hypersensitivity to carprofen

• Keep out of reach of children

• Not for human use

• Consult a physician in cases of accidental ingestion by humans

• For use in dogs only, do not use in cats

• All dogs should undergo a thorough history and physical examination before initiation of NSAID therapy

• Appropriate laboratory tests to establish haematological and serum biochemical baseline data prior to, and periodically during, administration of any NSAID should be considered

• Owners should be advised to observe for signs of potential drug toxicity

• For the use only of a veterinary medical practitioner only, hospital or laboratory or a farm