Carprofen (Rimadyl)
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Used for:
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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Video education and manufacturer materials for Carprofen.
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Product-focused video from a distributor source.
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Latest refresh: Mar 21, 2026, 10:02 a.m.
Drug type: Generic ingredient • Branded profile • FDA branded products available
Species: Dog
Manufacturer: Elanco
Official label facts first, then secondary summaries. Marketing content is separated below.
Avoid combining with other NSAIDs or corticosteroids. Use caution with kidney/liver disease or GI ulcer history.
Snapshot first, detailed rows second. This section summarizes signal data and is not a diagnosis.
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| Reaction | Body system | Cases | Species | Serious cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 1 | Dog | 1 | |
| Other | 1 | Dog | 1 | |
| Other | 1 | Dog | 1 | |
| Other | 1 | Dog | 1 | |
| Other | 1 | Cat | 1 | |
| Other | 1 | Dog | 1 | |
| Other | 1 | Dog | 1 | |
| Other | 1 | Dog | 1 |
Species coverage: Dog (20) Cat (12)
| Reaction | Body system | Species | Seriousness | Frequency | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digestive | Dog | Non-serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Skin & allergy | Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Cat | Non-serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Cat | Non-serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Digestive | Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Other | Cat | Non-serious | - | 1 | |
| Digestive | Dog | Unknown | - | - |
Store at room temperature in a dry place.
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Normalized identifiers (NDC/NADA/ANADA) and package metadata from regulator listings.
| Package NDC | Product NDC | Form / Route | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11695-6935-1 | 11695 | - | |
| 11695-6935-2 | 11695 | - | |
| 11695-7001-1 | 11695 | - | |
| 11695-7001-2 | 11695 | - | |
| 11695-7001-3 | 11695 | - | |
| 11695-7002-1 | 11695 | - | |
| 11695-7002-2 | 11695 | - | |
| 11695-7002-3 | 11695 | - | |
| 11695-7003-1 | 11695 | - | |
| 11695-7003-2 | 11695 | - | |
| 11695-7003-3 | 11695 | - | |
| 11695-7004-0 | 11695 | - | |
| 11695-7004-1 | 11695 | - | |
| 11695-7004-2 | 11695 | - | |
| 11695-7005-0 | 11695 | - | |
| 11695-7005-1 | 11695 | - | |
| 11695-7005-2 | 11695 | - | |
| 11695-7006-0 | 11695 | - | |
| 11695-7006-1 | 11695 | - | |
| 11695-7006-2 | 11695 | - |
Documents are tiered by source trust: Official, Clinical, Manufacturer, Marketing.
Every non-trivial field is expected to include provenance and update timestamps.
Marketing/Manufacturer content exists: 1 linked manufacturer ad video are attached to this medication.
Official sponsor/proprietary-name/application-status records linked by active ingredient.
| Product | Sponsor | Application | Status | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Carprofen Chewable Tablets
RX
Carprofen
Scored Chewable Tablets
• Oral
|
Dechra Veterinary Products LLC | ANADA 200-575 | W | Aug 26, 2025 |
|
Novox® Caplets Carprofen Caplets
RX
Carprofen
Caplet
• Oral
|
Dechra Veterinary Products LLC | ANADA 200-366 | W | Aug 26, 2025 |
|
Carprofen Tablets
RX
Carprofen
Flavored Tablets
• Oral
|
Felix Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. | ANADA 200-767 | Approved | Mar 20, 2025 |
|
Carprofen Flavored Tablets
RX
Carprofen
Tablet
• Oral
|
Ajenat Pharmaceuticals LLC | ANADA 200-578 | Approved | Feb 24, 2025 |
|
Vetprofen™
RX
Carprofen
Caplet
• Oral
|
Ajenat Pharmaceuticals LLC | ANADA 200-397 | Approved | Feb 24, 2025 |
|
Carofenvet™
RX
Carprofen
Injectable Solution
• Subcutaneous
|
Cronus Pharma Specialities India Private Ltd. | ANADA 200-762 | Approved | Feb 5, 2025 |
|
Carprofen Chewable Tablets
RX
Carprofen
Chewable Tablets
• Oral
|
Cronus Pharma Specialities India Private Ltd. | ANADA 200-687 | Approved | Feb 5, 2025 |
|
Carprofen
RX
Carprofen
Injectable Solution
• Subcutaneous
|
Felix Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. | ANADA 200-777 | Approved | Jan 16, 2025 |
|
CARPROFEN Chewable Tablets
RX
Carprofen
Chewable Tablets
• Oral
|
Felix Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. | ANADA 200-706 | Approved | Jan 13, 2025 |
|
CARPROFEN Soft Chewable Tablets
RX
Carprofen
Chewable Tablets
• Oral
|
Felix Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. | ANADA 200-795 | Approved | Oct 1, 2024 |
|
Carprofen
RX
Carprofen
Chewable Tablets
• Oral
|
ZYVET AH, Inc. | ANADA 200-739 | Approved | Aug 17, 2023 |
|
CARPRIEVE®
RX
Carprofen
Tablet
• Oral
|
Norbrook Laboratories, Ltd. | ANADA 200-498 | Approved | Apr 20, 2023 |
|
Carprofen Tablets
RX
Carprofen
Caplet
• Oral
|
Felix Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. | ANADA 200-732 | Approved | Feb 1, 2023 |
|
Carprieve® Injection
RX
Carprofen
Injectable Solution
• Subcutaneous
|
Norbrook Laboratories, Ltd. | ANADA 200-520 | Approved | Dec 16, 2022 |
|
Rimadyl® Sterile Injectable Solution
RX
Carprofen
Liquid (Solution)
• Subcutaneous
|
Zoetis Inc. | NADA 141-199 | Approved | Mar 21, 2022 |
|
Carprofen Tablets
RX
Carprofen
Caplet
• Oral
|
Dechra Veterinary Products LLC | ANADA 200-703 | Approved | Aug 2, 2021 |
|
Carprofen Tablets
RX
Carprofen
Flavored Tablets
• Oral
|
Dechra Veterinary Products LLC | ANADA 200-681 | Approved | Sep 1, 2020 |
|
Carprofen
RX
Carprofen
Chewable Tablets
• Oral
|
Dechra Veterinary Products LLC | ANADA 200-490 | Approved | Oct 1, 2019 |
|
Rimadyl® Caplets
RX
Carprofen
Caplet
• Oral
|
Zoetis Inc. | NADA 141-053 | Approved | Aug 27, 2019 |
|
Rimadyl® Chewable Tablets
RX
Carprofen
Tablet (Chewable)
• Oral
|
Zoetis Inc. | NADA 141-111 | Approved | Jul 1, 2019 |
|
Carprofen Sterile Injectable Solution
RX
Carprofen
Injectable Solution
• Subcutaneous
|
Dechra Veterinary Products LLC | ANADA 200-522 | Approved | Jun 12, 2018 |
|
Carprieve® Chewable Tablets
RX
Carprofen
Chewable Tablets
• Oral
|
Norbrook Laboratories, Ltd. | ANADA 200-595 | Approved | May 1, 2017 |
|
Carprofen Injection
RX
Carprofen
Injectable Solution
• Subcutaneous
|
Accord Healthcare, Inc. | ANADA 200-593 | Approved | May 1, 2017 |
|
quellin®
RX
Carprofen
Soft Chewable Tablet
• Oral
|
Elanco US Inc. | ANADA 200-555 | Approved | Jun 1, 2016 |
Data source: FDA Animal Drugs @ FDA (public search export).
Extracted from FDA Animal Drugs @ FDA product labeling. Always confirm details with your veterinarian.
FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA
FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA
For the relief of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis and for the control of postoperative pain associated with soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries in dogs.
2 milligram per pound (4.4 mg/kg) of body weight once daily or 1 milligram per pound twice daily.
FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA
FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA
FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA
For the relief of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis and for the control of postoperative pain associated with soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries in dogs.
The recommended dosage for subcutaneous administration to dogs is 2 mg/lb (4.4 mg/kg) of body weight daily. The total daily dose may be administered as either 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.
FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA
For the relief of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis and for the control of postoperative pain associated with soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries in dogs.
The recommended dosage for oral administration to dogs is 2 mg/lb (4.4 mg/kg) of body weight daily. The 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 the control of postoperative pain, administer approximately 2 hours before the procedure. For scored tablets, dosage should be calculated in half-tablet increments.
FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA
For the relief of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis and for the control of postoperative pain associated with soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries in dogs.
The recommended dosage for subcutaneous administration to dogs is 2 mg/lb (4.4 mg/kg) of body weight daily. The total daily dose may be administered as either 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 procedure.
FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA
For the relief of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis and for the control of postoperative pain associated with soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries in dogs.
The recommended dosage for oral administration to dogs is 2 mg/lb (4.4 mg/kg) of body weight daily. The 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 the control of postoperative pain, administer approximately 2 hours before the procedure. For scored tablets, dosage should be calculated in half-tablet increments.
FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA
For the relief of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis and for the control of postoperative pain associated with soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries in dogs.
The recommended dosage for oral administration to dogs is 2 mg/lb of body weight daily. The total daily dose may be administered as 2 mg/lb of body weight once daily or divided and administered as 1 mg/lb twice daily. For the control of postoperative pain, administer approximately 2 hours before the procedure.
FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA
For the relief of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis and for the control of postoperative pain associated with soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries in dogs.
The recommended dosage for oral administration to dogs is 2 mg/lb of body weight daily. The total daily dose may be administered as 2 mg/lb of body weight once daily or divided and administered as 1 mg/lb twice daily. For the control of postoperative pain, administer approximately 2 hours before the procedure. Carprofen chewable tablets are scored and dosage should be calculated in half-tablet increments.
FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA
FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA
For the relief of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis and for the control of postoperative pain associated with soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries in dogs.
The recommended dosage for oral administration to dogs is 2 mg/lb (4.4 mg/kg) of body weight daily. The 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 the control of postoperative pain, administer approximately 2 hours before the procedure.
FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA
Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA
FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA
For the relief of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis and for the control of postoperative pain associated with soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries in dogs.
The recommended dosage for oral administration to dogs is 2 mg/lb (4.4 mg/kg) of body weight daily. The total daily dose may be administered as 2 mg/lb of body weight daily or divided and administered as 1 mg/lb (2.2 mg/kg) twice daily. For the control of postoperative pain, administer approximately 2 hours before the procedure.
FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA
For the relief of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis and for the control of postoperative pain associated with soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries in dogs.
The recommended dosage for oral administration to dogs is 2 mg/lb (4.4 mg/kg) of body weight daily. The 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 the control of postoperative pain, administer approximately 2 hours before the procedure. Tablets are scored and dosage should be calculated in half-tablet increments.
FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA
For the relief of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis and for the control of postoperative pain associated with soft tissue
and orthopedic surgeries in dogs.
The recommended dosage for oral administration to dogs is 2 mg/lb (4.4 mg/kg) of body weight daily. The 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 the control of postoperative pain, administer approximately 2 hours before the procedure. Tablets are scored and dosage should be calculated in half-tablet increments.
FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA
FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA
FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA
FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA
For the relief of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis and for the control of postoperative pain associated with soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries in dogs.
The recommended dosage for oral administration to dogs is 2 mg/lb (4.4 mg/kg) of body weight daily. The 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 the control of postoperative pain, administer approximately 2 hours before the procedure. Tablets are scored and dosage should be calculated in half-tablet increments.
Federal Law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA
For the relief of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis and for the control of postoperative pain associated with soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries.
2 mg/lb. (4.4 mg/kg) body weight once daily or 1 mg/lb. pound (2.2 mg/kg) body weight twice daily.
For use in dogs only. Do not use in cats. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. For the control of postoperative pain, administer approximately 2 hours before the procedure.
FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA
FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA
Direct links to FDA-hosted PDFs and SPL packages (when available).
FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA
FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA
For the relief of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis and for the control of postoperative pain associated with soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries in dogs.
FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA
FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA
FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA
For the relief of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis and for the control of postoperative pain associated with soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries in dogs.
FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA
For the relief of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis and for the control of postoperative pain associated with soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries in dogs.
FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA
For the relief of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis and for the control of postoperative pain associated with soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries in dogs.
FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA
For the relief of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis and for the control of postoperative pain associated with soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries in dogs.
FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA
For the relief of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis and for the control of postoperative pain associated with soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries in dogs.
FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA
For the relief of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis and for the control of postoperative pain associated with soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries in dogs.
FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA
FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA
For the relief of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis and for the control of postoperative pain associated with soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries in dogs.
FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA
FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA
FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA
For the relief of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis and for the control of postoperative pain associated with soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries in dogs.
FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA
For the relief of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis and for the control of postoperative pain associated with soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries in dogs.
FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA
For the relief of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis and for the control of postoperative pain associated with soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries in dogs.
FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA
FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA
FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA
FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA
For the relief of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis and for the control of postoperative pain associated with soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries in dogs.
FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA
For the relief of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis and for the control of postoperative pain associated with soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries.
FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA
FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA
NSAID used for pain and inflammation (commonly osteoarthritis and post-operative pain in dogs).
Source: FDA Animal Drugs @ FDA • Reference
Avoid combining with other NSAIDs or corticosteroids. Use caution with kidney/liver disease or GI ulcer history.
GI upset (vomiting/diarrhea), decreased appetite, lethargy. Rare: ulceration or liver enzyme elevations.
Source: FDA openFDA • Reference
De-duplicated reaction terms grouped by body system from FDA openFDA reports (not verified; does not prove causation).
Showing top 5 for Digestive.
Showing top 5 for Skin & allergy.
Showing top 5 for Other.
Data source: FDA openFDA Animal & Veterinary adverse event reports.
These are individual FDA adverse event reports. They are unverified and do not prove the medication caused the reaction.
Dog, Retriever - Golden, Male, 5 year, 36 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Tablet, chewable, Oral, Frequency: 1 per day • Reactions: Vomiting • Outcome: Recovered/Normal
Dog, Dog (unknown), Male, 14 year, 33.566 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Solution/drops, Unknown • Reactions: Hind limb paresis • Outcome: Ongoing
Dog, Pit Bull, Female, 8.5 year, 23.587 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Tablet, Oral, Dose: 1 tablet per dose, Frequency: 1 per day • Reactions: Elevated alanine aminotransferase, Elevated aspartate aminotransferase, Elevated gamma-glutamyl transferase, Low thyroxine • Outcome: Outcome Unknown
Dog, ['Dachshund - Standard Long-haired', 'Dog (unknown)'], Male, 12 year, 8.936 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Unknown • Reactions: Fever, Panting, Swollen limb, Localised pain NOS, Paralysis NOS • Outcome: Ongoing
Dog, ['Chihuahua', 'Dog (unknown)'], Male, 10.75 year, 5.715 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Unassigned, Unknown • Reactions: Anaphylaxis, Swollen face, Itching, Swollen feet • Outcome: Recovered/Normal
Dog, ['Shepherd Dog - German', 'Dog (unknown)'], Female, 2.5 year • Drug: MSK, Subcutaneous, Dose: 0.95 mL per animal • Reactions: Neutropenia, Eosinophilia, Lymphocytosis, Enamel disorder, Tooth disorder • Outcome: Outcome Unknown
Cat, Cat (unknown), Female, 4.05 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Tablet, Oral, Dose: 50 Milligram per animal, Frequency: 24 per hour • Reactions: Hyperglycaemia • Outcome: Outcome Unknown
Cat, Cat (other), Female • Drug: MSK, Injection, Unknown • Reactions: General illness, Death by euthanasia, Intentional misuse • Outcome: Euthanized
Data source: FDA openFDA Animal & Veterinary adverse event reports.
Overdose can cause severe GI bleeding and kidney injury. Seek emergency veterinary care.
Store at room temperature in a dry place.
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