Rimadyl

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by Pfizer

Rimadyl (carprofen) is used to treat pain and inflammation from conditions such as arthritis and other joint diseases including hip dysplasia. It is also used to reduce fever. Rimadyl is available as 25mg, 75mg and 100mg scored caplets as well as 25mg, 75mg and 100mg scored chewable tablets. 

Do not use in cats. Do not use in pregnant or nursing animals.

Periodic liver and kidney function tests must be done.

Rimadyl is a 24-hour, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is administered once a day.

Dosage and Administration for Rimadyl:

    The recommended dosage for oral administration to dogs is 2 mg/lb (4.4 mg/kg) of body weight daily. 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 control of postoperative pain, administer approximately 2 hours before the procedure.
• Caplets are scored, and dosage should be calculated in half-caplet increments.

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