Oriheal Pawsofen Carprofen NSAID Tablet for Dogs & Cats | 50mg & 100mg

PRESCRIPTION VETERINARY NSAID — dose only as written on your veterinary prescription. No dose figures are published on this page. Carprofen tablet strengths vary and differ from other NSAIDs entirely, so a dose copied from a different product can be many times the correct amount. Check the strength printed on the pack against your prescription before every dose, weigh your pet rather than estimating, and confirm with your veterinarian how many tablets, how often, and for how long.

Cats need particular caution. Cats clear carprofen far more slowly than dogs, so it accumulates with repeated dosing and the margin between a therapeutic and a toxic amount is narrow. Use in a cat only where a veterinarian has specifically prescribed it, at the exact dose and duration stated, and never repeat or extend a course on your own judgement. These tablet sizes cannot be divided accurately to a small feline dose, so your veterinarian will advise whether this presentation is appropriate at all. Never give human painkillers to pets — paracetamol is fatal to cats, and ibuprofen and aspirin cause ulcers and kidney damage in both species. Do not combine with any other NSAID or any corticosteroid; a washout period is required when switching. Keep your pet well hydrated, and never dose a dehydrated, collapsed, or shocked animal. Your veterinarian will usually run baseline blood tests before a long course and repeat them during, because carprofen can affect the liver, and rare idiosyncratic liver reactions have been reported, most often within the first few weeks. Stop and contact your veterinarian immediately if your pet vomits, has diarrhoea or black tarry stools, goes off its food, becomes dull or weak, drinks or urinates noticeably more, or develops yellow gums or eyes. Keep out of reach of children and pets. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

Oriheal Pawsofen Carprofen NSAID Tablet for Dogs & Cats | 50mg & 100mg

Oriheal Pawsofen is a prescription veterinary tablet containing carprofen, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory used to control pain and inflammation from osteoarthritis, injury, and surgery. Carprofen is one of the longest-established veterinary NSAIDs and remains a first choice for canine arthritis because dogs tolerate long courses of it well under monitoring. What owners notice is rarely dramatic: an old dog taking the stairs again, getting up without the slow shuffle, meeting you at the door. Dogs hide pain by quietly doing less, so the return of ordinary behaviour is usually the clearest evidence the treatment is working. Available in 50mg and 100mg tablets so your veterinarian can match the prescription to body weight.

Active Ingredient

• Carprofen — propionic acid class non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), available here as 50mg and 100mg tablets
• Confirm the exact strength and excipients from the Oriheal Pawsofen product label

Therapeutic Class

• Prescription veterinary NSAID — analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic oral tablet for osteoarthritis, post-operative pain, musculoskeletal injury, and chronic pain management

Mechanism of Action

• Tissue injury and joint disease activate the cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzymes, which convert arachidonic acid into prostaglandins.
• Prostaglandins drive swelling, heat, and the sensitisation of pain nerve endings, so reducing them reduces both inflammation and pain.
• Carprofen inhibits COX activity preferentially at sites of inflammation rather than uniformly throughout the body.
• COX-1 activity maintains the protective stomach mucus layer, kidney blood flow, and platelet function, which is why gastrointestinal and renal risk is reduced but never eliminated.
• Less joint inflammation means better movement, and better movement preserves the muscle that supports a painful joint — a key part of managing arthritis long term.

Indications

• Osteoarthritis — chronic joint pain, inflammation, and reduced mobility
• Post-operative pain following orthopaedic, soft tissue, and general surgical procedures
• Acute musculoskeletal injury — sprains, strains, and contusions
• Hip dysplasia — pain management alongside physiotherapy and weight control
• Spondylosis deformans and chronic spinal pain
• Intervertebral disc disease — adjunctive pain management, where your veterinarian confirms it is appropriate
• Chronic degenerative joint disease and mobility impairment
• Fever associated with inflammatory conditions, while the underlying cause is treated

Dosage & Administration

• Administer strictly at the strength, number of tablets, and frequency stated on your veterinary prescription
• Check the tablet strength on the pack before every dose
• Weigh your pet accurately — NSAID dosing is unforgiving of estimates
• Give with food or immediately after feeding to reduce gastrointestinal effects
• Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration that controls the signs
• Give at the same time each day, and never double up after a missed dose
• Do not exceed the prescribed dose, frequency, or duration

Contraindications

• Active or suspected gastrointestinal ulceration, erosion, or bleeding
• Pre-existing renal impairment, dehydration, or haemodynamic compromise — high risk of NSAID-induced acute kidney injury
• Hepatic disease — carprofen is extensively metabolised by the liver
• Cardiac failure or oedematous conditions — fluid retention may worsen them
• Pregnant or lactating animals, without veterinary assessment
• Very young animals — confirm the minimum age from the product label
• Known hypersensitivity to carprofen or any other NSAID

Drug Interactions

• Other NSAIDs (aspirin, meloxicam, flunixin, ketoprofen) — never concurrently; additive gastrointestinal, renal, and hepatic toxicity. A washout period, typically at least 5 to 7 days, is required when switching (confirm with your veterinarian)
• Corticosteroids (prednisolone, dexamethasone) — combined use sharply increases the risk of gastrointestinal ulceration and perforation; a washout period is required when transitioning
• Nephrotoxic drugs (aminoglycosides, amphotericin B, ciclosporin) — increased kidney risk; use only with monitoring
• Anticoagulants — NSAIDs may potentiate anticoagulant effect; monitor coagulation
• ACE inhibitors and diuretics — reduced efficacy and increased risk of acute kidney injury, especially with pre-existing cardiac or renal disease

Monitoring Requirements

• Baseline renal (BUN, creatinine, SDMA, urinalysis) and hepatic (ALT, ALP) testing before starting, particularly for long-term use
• Periodic renal and hepatic monitoring during extended therapy, as directed
• Watch for gastrointestinal effects — vomiting, diarrhoea, loss of appetite, black tarry stools; discontinue and contact your veterinarian if bleeding is suspected
• Watch for renal effects — increased thirst and urination, reduced urine output, lethargy; discontinue and contact your veterinarian immediately
• Watch for hepatic effects — jaundice, dullness, appetite loss, especially in the first few weeks

Safety Information

• Prescription veterinary medicine — prescribed and dispensed by or under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian
• Use in cats only under specific veterinary direction — slower clearance means higher accumulation risk than in dogs
• Keep your pet well hydrated before and during therapy — dehydration greatly increases the risk of kidney injury
• Gastroprotectants may be co-prescribed for animals at elevated gastrointestinal risk
• Not for human use — accidental human ingestion should prompt immediate medical attention
• Keep out of reach of children; store in the original packaging in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight