Norocarp
(Manufactured by: Norbrook Labratories)
Dose: 50mg
Quantity: 100 tablets
Price: $80.81 USD
Description of Norocarp
Uses
For analgesia and reduction of chronic inflammation, for example in degenerative joint disease, in dogs.
Norocarp Tablets can also be used in the management of post-operative pain.
Dosage and Administration
For oral administration to dogs.
An initial dose of 2 to 4 mg carprofen/kg bodyweight/day is recommended to be given in two equally divided doses. The dose may be reduced to 2 mg carprofen/kg bodyweight/day administered as a single daily dose after 7 days, subject to clinical response. See maintenance dose table below:
| Maintenance Dose Table |
# of Tablets Per Dose |
|
| Body Weight (kg) |
20mg |
50mg |
| 5 (11 lbs) |
1.2 |
- |
| 10 (22 lbs) |
1 |
- |
| 12.5 (27.5 lbs) |
- |
1/2 |
| 15 (33 lbs) |
1 1/2 |
- |
| 20 (44 lbs) |
2 |
- |
| 25 (55 lbs) |
- |
1 |
| 37.5 (83 lbs) |
- |
1 1/2 |
| 50 (110 lbs) |
- |
2 |
Duration of treatment will be dependent upon the response seen. Long term treatment should be under regular veterinary supervision.
To extend analgesic cover post-operatively, parenteral administration of carprofen, may be followed with Norocarp Tablets.
Contra-indications
The use of Norocarp Tablets is contraindicated in the cat, and the inadvertent administration of oral carprofen tablets may induce life-threatening conditions in this species.
Do not exceed the stated dose.
Do not administer NSAIDs concurrently or within 24 hours of each other. Some NSAIDs may be highly bound to plasma proteins and compete with other highly bound drugs, which can lead to toxic effects.
Do not use in dogs suffering from cardiac, hepatic or renal disease, where there is a possibility of gastrointestinal ulceration or bleeding, or where there is evidence of a blood dyscrasia or hypersensitivity to the product.
Use in dogs less than 6 weeks of age, or in aged animals, may involve additional risk. If such use cannot be avoided, such dogs may require a reduced dosage and careful clinical management.
Avoid use in any dehydrated, hypovolaemic or hypotensive dog, as there is a potential risk of increased renal toxicity.
Concurrent administration of potential nephrotoxic drugs should be avoided.
In the absence of any specific studies in pregnant bitches, such use is not indicated.
NSAIDs can cause inhibition of phagocytosis and hence in the treatment of inflammatory conditions associated with bacterial infection, appropriate concurrent antimicrobial therapy should be instigated.
Pharmaceutical Precautions
Do not store above 25ºC. Store in a dry place.
Protect from light
Keep out of reach of children.
Dispose of any unused product and empty containers in accordance with guidance from your local waste regulation authority.
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