Norocarp - treatment without pain. Norocarp for cats: instructions for use, composition, dosage and price You can take norocarp and dog antihistamines

Instructions for use Norocarp tablets as an anti-inflammatory,
antipyretic and analgesic for dogs
(Organization-developer "Norbrook Laboratories Limited", Great Britain)

I. General information
Trade name of the drug: Norocarp tablets (Norocarp tablets).
International non-proprietary name: carprofen.
Dosage form: tablets for oral administration.

Norocarp tablets contain carprofen as an active ingredient - 20 mg/tab., 50 mg/tab. or 100 mg/tab. and excipients: microcrystalline cellulose - 23%, lactose monohydrate - 57%, sodium croscarmellose - 3%, polyvinyl pyrrolidone K30 - 2%, sodium lauryl sulfate - 0.8% and magnesium stearate - 0.5%.
In appearance, the drug is a round white tablet with a dividing groove in the center.

The drug is produced in the following dosages: Norocarp 20 mg, Norocarp 50 mg and Norocarp 100 mg, packaged in 10 tablets in blisters placed in cardboard boxes; 100 tablets in polymer bottles with screw caps.

Store Norocarp tablets in the manufacturer's closed packaging, separately from food and feed, in a dry, dark place at a temperature of 0°C to 25°C.
The shelf life of the medicinal product, subject to storage conditions, is 3 years from the date of production.
It is forbidden to use Norocarp tablets after the expiration date.
Norocarp tablets should be stored out of the reach of children.

The unused medicinal product is disposed of in accordance with the requirements of the legislation.

II. Pharmacological properties
Norocarp tablets are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

Carprofen, which is part of the tablet - a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, a derivative of propionic acid. It has anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic effects. Like other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, it inhibits cyclooxygenase in the arachidonic acid cycle, affecting mainly cyclooxygenase-II, which is induced in response to the development of inflammation. IN
As a result, the synthesis of inflammatory prostaglandins, which cause inflammation, swelling and pain, is blocked. In therapeutic doses, carprofen has a much weaker effect on cyclooxygenase-I and, due to this, does not affect the synthesis of protective prostaglandins and, therefore, does not interfere with normal physiological processes in tissues, especially in the stomach, intestines, kidneys and platelets.

When administered orally, carprofen is rapidly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and penetrates into the blood, reaching peak plasma concentrations 1-3 hours after administration; analgesic effect persists for at least 12 hours. Carprofen is metabolized in the liver, excreted mainly in the bile (70-80%) as a metabolite of glucuronic acid; The half-life of carprofen in dogs is approximately 8 hours.

According to the degree of impact on the body, Norocarp tablets are classified as “moderately hazardous” substances (hazard class 3 according to GOST 12.1.007).

III. Application procedure
Norocarp tablets are prescribed to dogs as an analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory agent for diseases of the musculoskeletal system (arthrosis, arthritis, dislocations, herniated discs), as well as to relieve inflammatory and pain reactions in the postoperative period.

A contraindication for the use of the drug is the individual hypersensitivity of the animal to carprofen, gastric and duodenal ulcers, hemorrhagic syndrome, severe renal failure. It is forbidden to use the drug in puppies.

In animals with diseases of the heart, kidneys and liver, with hypovolemia, hypotension, dehydration and in puppies younger than 4 months of age, the drug should be used with caution, under the supervision of a veterinarian.

Norocarp tablets are administered orally to dogs individually, in the initial period of treatment at a daily dose of 4 mg carprofen per 1 kg of animal weight, which is recommended to be divided into two doses. After 7 days of treatment, depending on clinical indications, the daily dose can be reduced to 2 mg carprofen per 1 kg of animal weight.
The duration of the course of treatment for diseases of the musculoskeletal system depends on the condition of the animal and is determined by the attending veterinarian.

In case of an overdose of the drug, the animal may experience apathy, vomiting, diarrhea, pallor of the mucous membranes, and in rare cases, gastrointestinal bleeding. There are no specific antidotes, the animal is prescribed symptomatic agents and supportive therapy.

Features of the action during the first use of the drug and when it was canceled were not revealed.

If you miss the next dose of the drug, the course of treatment must be resumed in the prescribed dosages and regimen.

In recommended doses, the drug is well tolerated by dogs. In some cases, as with the use of other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, apathy, loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea may occur in the first week of treatment. These symptoms after discontinuation of the drug, as a rule, disappear spontaneously. In case of manifestation of allergic reactions in an animal sensitive to the components of the drug, antihistamines and symptomatic agents are prescribed.

Norocarp tablets should not be used simultaneously with other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, glucocorticoids, diuretics, anticoagulants, aminoglycosides and other drugs with a high degree of binding to blood serum proteins due to the likelihood of mutual enhancement of toxic effects.

Norocarp tablets are not intended for use in productive animals.

IV. Measures of personal prevention
When using Norocarp tablets, you should follow the general rules of personal hygiene and safety precautions provided for when working with drugs. During work it is forbidden to smoke, drink and eat, after work you should wash your hands with soap and water.
In case of accidental contact of the drug with the skin or mucous membranes of the eyes, they should be washed immediately with plenty of water. People with hypersensitivity to carprofen should avoid direct contact with Norocarp tablets. In case of allergic reactions or in case of accidental ingestion of the drug into the human body, you should immediately contact a medical institution (you should have instructions for using the drug or a label with you).

It is forbidden to use empty packaging from under the drug for domestic purposes, it must be disposed of with household waste.

Manufacturing organization: Norbrook Laboratories Limited, UK.
Place of manufacture address: Station Works, Camlough Road, Newry, Co Down, BT35 6JP, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

The instruction was developed by Global-Vet LLC (Moscow) together with Norbrook Laboratories Limited)) (Great Britain).

With the approval of this instruction, the instruction for the use of Norocarp tablets, approved by the Rosselkhoznadzor on February 11, 2011, becomes invalid.

Norocarp belongs to the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and antipyretic drugs for cats and dogs. It can be used as an anesthetic for chronic and acute diseases of the joints, lesions of the musculoskeletal system, dislocations, fractures. Norocarp for cats is available both in the form of a solution for injections and in the form of tablets. The main component of the drug is carprofen.

Composition and form of release

The drug is produced in the UK by Norbrook. Norocarp tablets are available in various dosages, depending on the content of the active substance. Kaprofen in one tablet can be 20 mg, 50 mg or 100 mg. As additional components, the drug includes microcrystalline cellulose, lactose, magnesium stearate, pyrrolidone K30 and lauryl sulfate.

Tablets are packaged in blisters of 10 pcs or in plastic jars of 100 pcs, which are placed in a cardboard box with instructions enclosed.

Norocarp injection contains 50 mg of the active substance in 1 ml of solution. Additionally, it includes formaldehyde, water for injection, benzyl alcohol, lutrol and arginine. Solution for injection is a pale yellowish liquid, translucent, packaged in glass vials, 20 ml or 50 ml.

General information about the drug

Norocarp has a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect, it anesthetizes well, reduces the temperature. The drug is rapidly absorbed into the blood, processed in the liver and excreted from the body after 24-28 hours. The active substance has almost no effect on the physiological and biochemical processes in the body, but has many contraindications and possible side effects.

Pharmacological properties

The drug is rapidly absorbed in the cat's body, bringing relief to the animal.

Norocarp refers to non-steroidal drugs, including the anti-inflammatory drug carprofen, which is a constituent component of propionic acid. It is this acid that reduces the rate of chemical reactions of cyclooxygenase in arachidonic acid, which makes it possible to block the excessive production of physiologically active lipids that cause inflammatory processes in the body.

Important! Norocarp is used strictly according to the prescription of a veterinarian. It is unacceptable to start treatment of an animal with this drug on its own.

Carprofen in the form of an injection quickly spreads to all tissues and organs, is absorbed into the blood and almost completely binds to plasma proteins. It is excreted from the body with bile and urine. When taking tablets, the active substance is instantly absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract, and its maximum concentration in the blood serum is reached within 2-3 hours. Norocarp belongs to substances of the 3rd hazard class, i.e. moderately dangerous.

Indications for appointment

Norocarp is prescribed for cats with diseases of the joints, as an antipyretic and analgesic.

The drug is prescribed for acute and chronic diseases of the joints, such as arthrosis, arthritis, dislocations and fractures, intervertebral hernia. It is used to relieve post-traumatic and postoperative pain, with injuries of various etiologies. Norocarp, both in tablets and in injections, is used for the symptomatic treatment of dogs and cats. At the same time, it is important to strictly follow the dosage prescribed by the instructions.

Instructions for use and dosage for cats

Norocarp injection solution is administered only intravenously or subcutaneously. It cannot be used intramuscularly. Instructions for use of the drug for cats recommends using it once, at a dosage of 0.08 ml of solution per kilogram of animal weight.

In the form of tablets, Norocarp is prescribed at the rate of 4 mg of the active substance per kg of the cat's weight. This daily dose should be divided into two doses. The drug in this dosage can be used up to 7 days, depending on the condition of the animal. After that, it is reduced by half, i.e. up to 2 mg of carprofen per 1 kg of weight.

Important! Norocarp can be used in conjunction with other drugs used for anesthesia.

You can not use it simultaneously with glucocorticoids, nonsteroidal and diuretic drugs, anticoagulants. All these drugs bind very quickly to the proteins contained in the blood serum, which leads to intoxication of the animal's body.

Side effects and contraindications

Lethargy and apathy are alarming signs in the treatment of Norocarp.

These include:

• loss of appetite;
• vomit;
• profuse salivation;
• lethargy and apathy;
• diarrhea;
• pain in the stomach;
• internal bleeding;
• allergic skin reactions;
• stomach ulcer.

If at least a few of these symptoms are detected, it is necessary to stop using the drug and immediately seek help from a veterinarian. Only a specialist can prescribe the necessary symptomatic and supportive treatment, prescribe antihistamines.

Contraindications to the use of Norocarp are:

• lactation and pregnancy;
• age up to 6 weeks;
• the presence of peptic ulcer of the gastrointestinal tract (including history);
• hypersensitivity to carprofen.

If it is necessary to use diuretics or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, the interval between doses should not be less than 24 hours.

Special instructions and storage conditions

The appointment and dosage of the drug should be done by a veterinarian.

When working with this drug, you must follow the basic rules of hygiene. After that, you need to thoroughly wash your hands with soap, and if the medicine gets on the skin or mucous membranes, quickly rinse this place with plenty of running water.

Attention! If the cat suffers from diseases of the liver, urinary system, heart failure, then Norocarp should be used with caution, and only under the constant supervision of a specialist.

Store the drug in a closed original packaging, in a dark, dry place, at t from +3 to +25C. Place it separately from food, away from children and animals. Vials from under the injection solution can not be used for domestic purposes, they are subject to immediate disposal.

INSTRUCTIONS

on the use of Norocarp tablets as

anti-inflammatory, antipyretic and analgesic agent

for dogs

(manufacturer Norbrook Laboratories

Limited/Hop6pyK Laboratories Limited, UK)

I. General information

1. Trade name of the medicinal product: Norocarp

tablets (Norocarp tabulettae).

International non-proprietary name: carprofen.

2. Dosage form - tablets.

Norocarp tablets contain carprofen as an active ingredient - 20 mg / tab. or 50 mg/tab. or 100 mg / tab., and as excipients: microcrystalline cellulose - 23%,

lactose monohydrate - 57%, sodium croscarmellose - 3%, polyvinyl pyrrolidone KZ0 - 2%, sodium lauryl sulfate - 0.8% and magnesium stearate - 0.5%.

3. The drug is produced in three types "Norocarp 20 mg", "Norocarp 50 mg" and "Norocarp 100 mg" in blisters or polymer bottles with screw caps. The blisters are placed in cardboard boxes.

The shelf life of the drug, subject to storage conditions, is 3 years from the date of manufacture. It is forbidden to use Norocarp tablets after the expiration date.

4. Store the drug in the manufacturer's closed packaging, separately from food and feed, in a dry, dark place at a temperature of 0°C to 25°C.

5. Norocarp tablets should be stored out of the reach of children.

6. No special precautions are required when destroying an unused medicinal product.

II. Pharmacological properties

7. Norocarp tablets - non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.

Carprofen, which is part of the drug, has anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic properties. Like other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, it inhibits cyclooxygenase in the arachidonic acid cycle, affecting mainly cyclooxygenase-H, which is induced in response to the development of inflammation. As a result, the synthesis of inflammatory prostaglandins, which cause inflammation, swelling and pain, is blocked. In therapeutic doses, carprofen has a much weaker effect on cyclooxygenase-1, and therefore does not affect the synthesis of protective prostaglandins. Thus, carprofen does not interfere with normal physiological processes in tissues, especially in the stomach, intestines, kidneys and platelets.

When administered orally, carprofen is rapidly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and penetrates into the blood, reaching peak plasma concentrations 1-3 hours after administration. Metabolized in the liver, excreted mainly in the faeces and partly in the urine; The half-life of carprofen in dogs is approximately 8 hours.

According to the degree of impact on the body, Norocarp tablets are classified as moderately hazardous substances (hazard class 3 according to GOST 12.1.007).

III. Application procedure

8. Norocarp tablets are prescribed for dogs with inflammatory and pain syndromes that occur in acute and chronic diseases of the musculoskeletal system, as well as an anti-inflammatory, antipyretic and analgesic agent in the postoperative period.

Dogs with heart, kidney or liver disease should

prescribe with caution, under the supervision of a veterinarian.

10. The drug is used individually orally, in the initial period of treatment at a daily dose of 4 mg of caprofen per 1 kg of animal weight, which is recommended to be divided into two doses. After 7 days of treatment, depending on clinical indications, the daily dose can be reduced to 2 mg carprofen per 1 kg of animal weight.

11. Overdose symptoms have not been established.

12. Features of the action at the first dose of the drug and when it was canceled were not revealed.

14. When using Norocarp tablets, as well as when using other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, in rare cases,

some animals may experience irritation of the gastric mucosa and vomiting.

15. In case of manifestation of allergic reactions in an animal sensitive to the components of the drug, antihistamines and symptomatic agents are prescribed.

16. Norocarp tablets should not be used simultaneously with other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, as well as within 24 hours before their use and 24 hours after the end of their use.

IV. Measures of personal prevention

17. When using Norocarp tablets, you should follow the general rules of personal hygiene and safety precautions provided for when working with drugs.

18. When working with the drug, it is forbidden to drink, smoke and eat.

19. Wash your hands with soap and water after handling the drug. In case of accidental ingestion of the drug, you should contact a medical institution.

20. Manufacturing organization: Norbrook Laboratories Limited; Station Works, Camlough Road, Newry, Co Down, BT35 6JP, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

The instruction was developed by Norbrook Laboratories Limited (Great Britain) together with Global-Vet LLC, Moscow, st. Fryazevskaya, D. Yu.

With the approval of this instruction, the instruction for the use of Norocarp tablets, approved by the Rosselkhoznadzor on January 23, 2009, becomes invalid.

Norocarp is intended for pain relief, fever reduction and elimination of inflammation in small pets (cats and dogs).

The drug is prescribed for chronic and acute diseases of the joints, dislocations, bone fractures. It can be recommended as an analgesic after surgery or in the rehabilitation period after injury, various injuries of the spine.
The drug was developed by the British pharmaceutical company Norbrook. The manufacturer has provided and released for retail sale two forms of Norocarp - tablets and solution for intravenous injections.

Compound

The solution and tablets of Norocarp for cats have a non-proprietary name - "carprofen" (the same component is the main component of the drug). The active substance contains:
in tablets - 20 mg / piece;
in solution - 5%.
Additional elements in tablets: cellulose, saccharides, sodium croscarmellose, polyvinylpyrolidon, sodium dodecyl sulfate, magnesium salt of stearic acid. In general, the structure looks like a dense white tablet with a deep stripe in the middle. The dosage form is packaged in contour cells of 10 pieces. The final package contains 10 blisters.
Excipients in the injection solution: amino acid isomer, lutrol F, aromatic alcohol, sodium aldehyde. The composition has a light yellowish color. The liquid is poured into transparent bottles of 20 and 50 ml.

pharmachologic effect

Norocarp spreads very quickly throughout the patient's body, eliminates pain and reduces swelling and inflammation. In addition, the drug quickly lowers the patient's body temperature, thereby delivering relief to him.
The structure, being absorbed into the bloodstream, instantly binds to proteins. Like all non-steroidal drugs, carprofen has a pharmacological effect - blocking the excessive production of natural organic compounds. As a result, the pain disappears, and the foci of inflammation disappear. Standard dosages of carprofen do not have any effect on the synthesis of useful cells, thus, they do not interfere with natural physiological and biochemical processes.
The concentration of carprofen in the body reaches a maximum a couple of hours after the introduction of the solution by injection. It takes more time to dissolve the tablet form of the drug.
Metabolites are processed in the liver and leave the body in the form of bile. A small part of carprofen is excreted through the ureter. Finally, the elements of Norocarp leave the cat's body after a day.

Instructions for use

Norocarp is prescribed for pets for medicinal purposes, aimed at eliminating inflammation and relieving aches when:
joint diseases;
injuries and swelling of tissues around the musculoskeletal system of the animal;
in the postoperative period, as well as with injuries of the spine or herniated discs.
According to the instructions for use, the drug is poured into the pet's open mouth through a syringe without a needle, or administered orally by injection. An injection cannot be made into the muscle, therefore the solution is injected under the skin or into a vein. Depending on the general condition of the animal, a conclusion is made about the appropriateness of using one or another form of drug release.
In severe cases of the disease, it is recommended to give an injection. Then you can continue the course of treatment with tablets.

Dosage

The dosage is given as follows:
1. The initial therapeutic dose is 4 mg of carprofen per kilogram of the patient's weight. Cats weighing 2-3 kg should take 0.5 tablets. The injection form of the release is measured at the rate of 0.2 ml of the drug per 2.5 kg of the animal's weight. The injection is given one-time. The duration of treatment with tablets is a week.
2. Further treatment, with the improvement of the patient's condition, can continue in the amount of 2 mg / kg. In this case, the daily dosage should be divided into a couple of doses. The scheme is prescribed by the veterinarian on an individual basis - depending on the well-being of the animal and the dynamics of the development of the disease. Instructions for use Norocarp says that the prolongation of treatment is required mainly for dogs.
If the medication is missed, it is recommended to continue treatment according to the scheme - in the usual dosage and frequency.

Contraindications and precautions

Norocarp is classified as a drug of the middle hazard class (moderately dangerous). Among the contraindications to the use of Norocarp are the conditions of the animal:
insufficient maturation of the body (up to 1.5 months of age of kittens);
carrying a fetus or feeding newborn kittens with breast milk;
ulcer of the stomach or intestines, including during the calm period;
immunity of some structural elements of Norocarp.
It is not advisable to use the medicine to treat an animal if other types of NSAIDs are being taken in parallel.

In addition, Norocarp should not be combined with corticosteroids, diuretics and antithrombotic agents.

When measuring the dose, it is worth observing precautions. Indeed, with an overdose, the animal may experience adverse reactions: vomiting, apathy, loss of appetite or complete refusal to eat / drink, diarrhea, pain in the abdomen (palpable on palpation), bleeding in the stomach or intestines. If symptoms of an overdose appear in an animal during treatment with Norocarp, it is worth stopping further administration of the drug and contacting a veterinary clinic for advice.

Storage conditions

Storage conditions are dictated by the manufacturer. The drug should be kept closed, in a place where there is no entry for children and animals. The room should not have excessive humidity and light. The temperature of the air, in which the drug can be stored for 3 years, should be kept within 3-25C of heat.

Price

It is believed that Norocarp in injections shows a faster result. Apparently, because the cost of the liquid composition significantly exceeds the cost of tablets of the same drug.
Norocarp tablets will cost the cat breeder 350-470 rubles. The price of a solution for injections is kept at the level of 1900-2100 rubles.

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Diseases of the musculoskeletal system occur not only in humans, but also in dogs. These pathologies are accompanied by a pronounced pain syndrome and prevent the animal from leading an active lifestyle. In such cases, veterinarians prescribe Norocarp tablets for dogs. This tool helps to quickly relieve pain and stop the inflammatory process. In the article we will consider indications for taking the drug, recommended dosages and analogues of the drug.

Composition and action

The active ingredient in Norocarp tablets for dogs is carprofen. This substance does not belong to steroid hormones, but it has an anti-inflammatory effect. It eliminates pain and lowers the temperature.

During inflammation, lipid substances - prostaglandins - are produced in the body. They cause tissue hyperemia, pain and swelling. Carprofen inhibits their formation. This leads to a significant improvement in the condition of the animal.

The active ingredient of the drug belongs to the latest generation of non-hormonal anti-inflammatory drugs. Carprofen does not affect the functioning of the kidneys, liver and stomach. Undesirable effects during the course of treatment occur much less frequently than with other pain medications.

Carprofen is rapidly absorbed into the blood. Within 1 - 3 hours after taking the tablets, the dog's pain syndrome decreases and the temperature decreases. This tool helps to quickly improve the well-being of the animal. 16 - 18 hours after taking carprofen is removed from the body through the intestines.

The drug is produced in various dosages. Each tablet may contain 20, 50 or 100 mg of the active substance.

Indications

Instructions for the use of tablets "Norocarp" for dogs recommends the use of this remedy for acute and chronic diseases of the joints:

• arthritis;
• osteochondrosis;
• arthrosis;
• vertebral hernias;
• tendon inflammation.

The drug helps to relieve pain and injuries:

• fractures;
• sprains;
• bruises;
• dislocations.

Tablets can be given to the dog at high temperature during inflammation. They will help relieve fever and improve the condition of the animal.

In addition, the drug is indicated for dogs after surgery. This quickly eliminates the pain associated with surgery.

Contraindications

In no case should the drug be given to an animal if the pet has an increased sensitivity to non-hormonal anti-inflammatory drugs. The tablets should be discontinued if the dog has the following symptoms:

• diarrhea;
• itching and inflammation of the skin;
• vomit.

In such cases, you need to contact your veterinarian about changing the medication.

If in the past the pet had cases of allergic reactions to Aspirin, then Norocarp should not be taken. Hypersensitivity to acetylsalicylic acid is usually combined with poor tolerance to carprofen and other non-steroidal drugs to relieve inflammation and pain.

Instructions for use "Norocarp" for dogs also does not recommend taking tablets for the following diseases and conditions:

• ulcers in the digestive tract;
• pathologies of the heart and blood vessels;
• dehydration;
• weight deficit;
• severe renal and hepatic insufficiency;
• blood circulation disorders;
• reduced blood pressure.

These pathologies are relative contraindications for taking the drug. If the above diseases are in remission, then in case of urgent need, the veterinarian may prescribe Norocarp. However, in such cases, a reduced dosage of tablets and constant monitoring by the doctor of the condition of the animal are necessary.

Unwanted Effects

Tablets "Norocarp" for dogs belong to the 3rd class of dangerous drugs. This means that they cause unwanted effects only when there are contraindications, overdose or hypersensitivity to carprofen. This medicine cannot be used alone. It can be given to an animal only on the recommendation of a veterinarian.

The instructions for Norocarp tablets for dogs warn of the following side effects:

1. Dyspeptic phenomena. Animals with hypersensitivity to anti-inflammatory drugs may experience diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.
2. Deterioration of appetite. Some dogs refuse to eat while taking the drug.
3. Skin itching. This symptom is noted in dogs allergic to carprofen.
4. Depressed state. Some animals feel lethargy, weakness and apathy during the course of treatment.
5. Stomach bleeding. Bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract is most often observed with an overdose of the drug, as well as in the treatment of dogs with stomach ulcers.

If you experience such symptoms, you should immediately stop taking the pills and contact your veterinarian.

Admission rules

Instruction "Norocarpa" for dogs recommends calculating the amount of the drug, based on the dosage - 4 mg of the drug per 1 kg of animal weight. For small dogs, the tablet must be carefully divided into several parts. The daily dose is divided into two doses.

If the dog cannot swallow the medicine, then it is allowed to crush the tablets. The resulting powder can be mixed into the feed. You can also add crushed tablets to water and pour into the animal's mouth with a syringe.

If the dose was accidentally missed, do not give the dog a double dose of the drug. In this case, it is enough to return to the usual reception scheme.

The duration of taking Norocarp tablets for dogs may be different. In inflammatory diseases of the joints, the animal is given 4 mg of medication per 1 kg of body weight for a week, and then they switch to a dosage of 2 mg / kg. The drug is used until the complete recovery of the animal. In chronic pathologies of the musculoskeletal system, life-long pills are possible.

If the drug is used to relieve pain after surgery, then the tablets are given to the dog once. If necessary, the reception is repeated after 24 hours.

special instructions

Norocarp tablets for dogs may interact with other drugs. This drug should not be used in conjunction with the following groups of medicines:

• other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs;
• anticoagulants;
• diuretic;
• corticosteroid hormones.

You can start taking "Norocarp" only 24 hours after the abolition of the above drugs. Otherwise, the risk of unwanted effects increases.

Price and analogues

The cost of "Norocarp" for dogs in pharmacy chains ranges from 2,000 to 4,500 rubles per 100 tablets. The price of the drug depends on the dosage. They also produce blisters containing 10 tablets. Their cost is from 200 to 450 rubles.

Pet owners are often interested in cheaper drugs with a similar effect. Full structural analogues of the drug include:

• "Ketofen";
• "Rimadil".

Let's consider these tools in more detail. Their active substance is also carprofen. The drug "Ketofen" can be used to treat small puppies aged 1.5 months. This medicine is available in the form of tablets and injections. Its price ranges from 500 to 1,000 rubles.

"Rimadil" in tablets contains various flavoring additives. It is also available in injectable form. In terms of its effect on the body, this medicine is practically no different from Norocarp. The cost of the drug is from 500 to 800 rubles.