Description

Carpil Tablets

Carprofen for Dogs

Carpil 25/50/75/100 Tab

Manufactured / Marketed by: Sihil Animal Health

Country of Origin: India

Dosage Form: Tablets

Presentation: 

Tablets: 10x1x10

Ingredients & Composition:

Each uncoated Tab contains
Carprofen USP 25/50/75/100 mg
Excipient   q.s.
in flavoured base.

Description / Action: 

Carpil Tablets contain carprofen which is a Non-Narcotic, Non-Steroidal, Anti Inflammatory Drug with characteristic Analgesic and Anti pyretic activity.

Pharmacodynamics:

The mechanism of action of carprofen, like that of other NSAIDs, is believed to be associated with the inhibition of cyclooxygenase activity. Two unique cyclooxygenases have been described in mammals. The constitutive cyclooxygenase, COX-1, synthesizes prostaglandins necessary for normal gastrointestinal and renal function. The inducible cyclooxygenase, COX-2, generates prostaglandins involved in inflammation. Inhibition of COX-1 is thought to be associated with gastrointestinal and renal toxicity while inhibition of COX-2 provides anti-inflammatory activity. The specificity of a particular NSAID for COX-2 versus COX-1 Carprofen inhibits the production of Osteoclast -activating factor (OAF), PGE1, and PGE2 by its inhibitory effects on prostaglandin biosynthesis.

Class: Anti-inflammatory/ NSAID

Indication / Usage:

Carprofen has three primary functions: treatment of Pain, Inflammation and Fever. It can be used for a variety of ailments. However, it is most commonly prescribed to help with postoperative pain, as well as for chronic pain resulting from osteoarthritis in dogs.

Dosage/ Administration:

For Dogs Daily dose is given @ 4.4 mg/kg bwt once daily.

For long-term use 4 mg/kg bwt daily or 2 mg/kg bwt twice daily.

Directions for Use:

Carprofen should be given with food. For the management of Osteoarthritis, Joint pain and Hip dysplasia, Carpil can be administered along with Glucosamine, Chondroitin and Collagen supplements.

Targeted Species:

Dogs

Overdosage / Side effects / Contraindications /Warnings:

Carprofen is not approved for use in cats. Carprofen should not be used in dogs exhibiting previous hypersensitivity to carprofen.

Vomiting, Diarrhoea, Lack of appetite, Lethargy, Behavioural changes and Constipation.

Safety/ Pregnancy/ Age:

No information is available.

Pharmaceutical precautions / Instructions: 

Keep in a cool dry place at room temperature at 15°C to 30°C. Keep away from children. Not for human use. For animal treatment only.

Substitute: Cartail Tablets, CARtail Oral spray, UltraFix Carprofen Tablets 50 mg 100 mg, Ostiguard Carprofen 50 100 mg Tablet, Dolocarp 50 mg 100 mg Tablets, Carodyl 100 75 25 mg, CP-Ortho 50 100 mg,

Carodyl Injection, Carpade Carprofen 50mg/ml Injection,

Other NSAIDs Galliprant Grapiprant Tablets,