Rimadyl

Carprofen

Carprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) of the propionic acid class that was previously for use in humans and animals, but is now only available to veterinarians for prescribing as a supportive treatment for various conditions in only animals.[1] Carprofen reduces inflammation by inhibition of COX-1 and COX-2; its specificity for COX-2 varies from species to species.[1] Marketed under many brand names worldwide,[2] carprofe...

My chiweenie was taking 1/2 Deramaxx 25mg once daily until the backorder began. I have 100mg tablets Rimadyl, would it be safe to quarter these and give her a quarter once daily? Thanks! ## Hi Migisi, If you feel that the vet prescribed a heavy dosage, then yes, I'd suggest cutting the pill into fractions when necessary, if not but to see how your dog responds to it. Even if there's not score/break lines on the pill I'd give it a try. The only time I don't recommend doing that is if the drug itself is an extended release version, because I'm not sure how that may affect it's chemistry. I hope this helps! ## Thanks David!

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Just wondering if this drug is prescribed for human use to relieve joint pain? ## Rimadyl contains the active ingredient Carprofen and no, it is currently approved only for use in canines. It is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory and there are several of these on the market for human use, including: Ibuprofen Ketoprofen: and Naproxen Sodium: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## What are the side effects/harm from a human taking Rimadyl? ## Side effects include: chasing cars, barking at the mail man, licking yourself... Seriously this is for canine use only. It sounds to me that you are lookling to abuse the drug. If so please seek help ## what would happen if a human took rimadyl?? i was told some one was taking it for pain ## rimadyl (carprofen) was approved by the FDA 12/31/19...

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A friend just took a chewable 100mg rimadyl for c as nine use! Should I be worried?Or will she be OK?chewableI am visiting her from out of state and have to return home today! ## Is your friend prescribed these tablets by her doctor? Just wondering because when I look it up it says it's a veterinary medicine for joint pain. Also, what do you mean by "rimadyl for c as nine use!"? I'm assuming that may be a typo since the words don't seem to go together... but if you could please provide some clarification on this, that would be great! I see you posted this thread back on Nov 11, 2015 - Have you had a chance to talk with your friend since the incident to find out if she's alright? Thanks for any feedback you might have!

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We do not live in the US, Rimadyl is extremely expensive here. At present I administer 25 mg twice a day to our two arthritic geriatic dogs [30 and 40 lbs]. Is there an across-the-counter drugstore substitute that would work as well? If so, what dosage & frequency? Thank you. ## I'm sorry, I am not familiar with veterinary medications. Have you tried asking your vet for a cheaper alternative or other treatment options? ## Rimadyl contains the active ingredient Carprofen - Depending on where in the world you are located, a generic or substituted brand name may be available. So I would suggest trying to find Carprofen or another medication which contains it. You can also read more about this drug (including alternative brands in other countries) on the page for Rimadyl Details... ...

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My dog is on 100 mgs of Rimadyl and I want to switch him to Previcox.How much Previcox in mgs,should I give him?He is a ten year old Vizsla with arthritis weighing 47lbs.Thank you.Karen ## How much previcox for a 120 lb dog? I have 227 MG tabs.

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pain medication for dogs ## I think you mean the med Rimadyl Locate Rimadyl Online at 1-800-Pet-Meds ## Hello, I would like to know more about Remedyl. Can I bye it in Sweden? ## Sorry, this site does not cover pet medications on this website. so I cannot help you. You will need to consult a Vet or a veterinary website. ## Remedyl was prescribed to my dog for post op pain due to do being neutered. It was not a heavy medication at all.

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Can human take rymadal ## Hello, JJ! How are you? No, Rimadyl is a medication that has been specially formulated for use in canines. It is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory that's used to treat things such as joint pain and arthritis. Typical side effects, as listed by the FDA, may possibly include loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea and seizures. It was actual originally also approved for human use, but it was pulled from the market for human ingestion years ago. Is there anything else I can help with?

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What does a RIMADYL tablet look like? After surgery, my dog was given a pill. I just found the bottle but cannot read the label. The white round pill has FD on one side, and either 532 or 552 on the other (pill is split). ## Hello, Maddies Mom! How are you? I'm sorry, but I have no listing for Rimadyl tablets. It is a medication developed specifically for canines, so it isn't listed in the prescription databases, since they only include medications for human use. Have you tried asking the prescribing vet? They should have records of what was prescribed. ## Hi Verwon~ Thank you, I did not realize that the data base did not include pet meds. Have a wonderful weekend.

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I need to know what the price is in different quantity amounts for Rimadyl 25mg for my dog in different local pharmacies in my area code of 99223. Can you provide that information to me, and how much of a discount is provided by Savings Cards? ## How can I look up drug prices and savings by using RX Meds Chat? ## Hello, Mary! How are you? I'm sorry, but I do not have access to such information for you. It can vary widely from area to area. Have you tried checking with your local pharmacies? Rimadyl is listed as containing Carprofen, which the FDA classifies as an NSAID that's used to treat pain and swelling. Typical side effects for canines may include nausea, drowsiness, headache and stomach irritation. Does anyone have any idea of what this might cost?

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Our dog was diagnosed with bone cancer and given 6 months to live. The DR. prescribed 100 mg of RIMADYL for him. [sheep dog] 9 1/2 yrs and 50 mg of Tramadol. I also take Tramadol for back pain. The DR. just said to give him 2 RIMADYL A DAY and not to specific on the TRAMADOL 1 to 3 or 4 a day. I don't want to over medicate him or under medicate him. He isn't complaining at all yet. He is like one of our kids and wan't to give him as much pain free time he has left. How do we know when to give him more or less pills as time goes on, and is their any other substitute meds that doesn't cost $80.00 dollars as rimadyl does for a months worth of pills. Thank You ## Carol, to be quite honest with you, while I am very knowledgeable on the use of medications in humans and have ac...

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These were prescribed for my Labrador after he was hit by a car a year ago. He has been on a regular diet of 150 mg of Rimadyl daily for pain. I'm out and the new order won't be here for 2 days. Can I give him these pain killers (marked with P100) until then? ## Yes, they are in fact canine pills. My girlfriend, her boyfriend and I got pulled over tonight and she got arrested for them because the *****s couldn't get it up on the computers. I came home and googled it and it came right up! I think they were just looking to charge her because they told her it was methamphetamine, however, he allowed me to take pictures of the bottle and the pill itself before I left the police station, and it is in fact the same pill spelled CARPROFEN. It is for dogs. I don't know if they p...

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tan pill with bp-car on one side and 100 mg on the other, what is it?? ## all i know about the stuff is its a anti inflammatory ## Sorry, this site does not have any veterinarians on site, so I don't have any information on this. Does anyone else know anything? ## I have the same pill in 75mg for my dog and it is Rimadyl an NSAID pain killer. ## thankx for info was trying to id a pill and apperently its this one

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Our dog was just fixed. My daughter picked her up. The pill is square and brown. R is on one side and 100 mg is on the other. There's nothing written on the bottle but his name and to take 1 and 1/2 a day. ## Hello Rich, The pill you are describing is a 100mg Rimadyl chewable tablet. This medication is an anti-inflammitory pain medication used primarily for dogs with arthritis and post surgery. Here is some information that I sourced from the National Institute of Health. NDC: 54771-1506 Active Ingredients: Carprofen Color: Brown Shape: Square Imprint: 100mg;R Size: 19mm Flavor: Liver I hope this information helps. Have a wonderful day. ## Thank You, yes it did...I appreciate the reply!????

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My vet gave them to my 140 lb dog for pain in his joints. But it is a white elongated pill with a P on the left half and 100 on the right. He is supposed to take 1-1/2 every 12 hours as needed for pain. The vet has to check his liver every few months to be sure it isn’t causing any liver problems. ## I'm not sure but I think it may be carprofen (also known as Rimadyl). It is a NSAID commonly prescribed for veterinary use. ## It's actually prednisone. Hope this is what you are looking for. ## Hi Candice, Can you please verify how you came to the conclusion that it's prednisone? I located an oval orange/peach-ish colored pill marked P100 with an NDC: 26637-253, that also came back as Carprofen. Pill Size: 19mm Packager: Putney, Inc. NIH.gov describes this medication as a...

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They might be from the veterinarian for my dog- doggy downers I hope. They are kind of fleked white & . One side has 25, then a line over MG. Other side has "R". My dog goes crazy every 4th of July so I am hoping that's what these are but want to be sure. ## Based on the description provided, the most likely ID for your brown square pill is 25mg liver-flavored Rimadyl (carprofen) Chewable Tablets - designed for veterinary use with dogs only. Size - 19mm National Drug Code (NDC): 61106-8501 Manufacturer: Pfizer According to DailyMed, Carprofen is a non-narcotic, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent indicated for the relief of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis and for the control of postoperative pain associated with soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries...

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found in the floor.. round peach p75 on one side nothing on the other side ## Pack Pharmaceuticals lists this tablet as containing 75mgs of Diclofenac, which is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory that is used to treat fever, inflammation, and pain. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, headache, dizziness, headache, increased risk of bleeding, and stomach irritation. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I found a pill and I think it’s generic rimadyl for my dogs but wanted to make sure. It has P 75 on one side and blank on the other side. Oval and beige pill ## Thank you so much!

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Found a beige pill with BP-CAR on one side, 75 mg on the other. It's just a regular tablet- capsule shaped ## What could happen if mistakenly u ingest a pill vetorofen 75 mg ## I have the exact same tablets you describe " BP-CAR on one side 75 MG " on the other side... Im just looking them up and your post caught my eye first.. These were prescribed for post-op pain for my dog.. from a vet.. Seeing your post I just had to reply these are for dogs not humans... and are pain pills. ## I am so glad to have found your reply. With your information and the pills description I have learned that it is a generic for Rimadyl. Rimadyl is usually given for Arthritis. However, my Great Dane has taken it for general pain and also for fever. He had several high fevers (104) and they sent m...

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I found some pills in my stepsons backpack that have an R on one side, on the other side there's the number 25 on top a score line and M6. What is this pill? ## I'm sorry, but I can't find any listings for this in our U.S. prescription drug resources. Did you try asking him what they are? Does anyone else recognize these? ## Ijust got that same pill for my dog as a pain medicine after surgery. It has an upper case R on one side, its square and a 25 on the other side with a scored line and MG below it. ## I have the same pill and it might be from the vet- doggie downers maybe. ## Did you find out what these were? The label on my dogs prescription is so worn! I hate to throw them out ## It's a veterinarian pill for pain. It's Rimadyl 25 mg I believe. Not M6 but MG. It ...

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rymadil ## Rimadyl contains the active ingredient Carprofen. This is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory.

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