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Carprofen was used in humans for almost 10 years, starting in 1988. It was used for the same conditions as in dogs, viz., joint pain and inflammation. Side effects tended to be mild, usually consisting of nausea or gastro-intestinal pain and diarrhea. Carprofen was available only by prescription in 150 to 600 mg doses.
Also, is carprofen the same as ibuprofen?
Carprofen: a new nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug. In terms of potency both as an antiinflammatory and as an analgesic, carprofen appears to be in the middle of the NSAID range--roughly one-fourth as potent as indomethacin, and five times as potent as ibuprofen, milligram for milligram.
Furthermore, is carprofen a narcotic?
Carprofen is a non-narcotic, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). As a veterinarian-prescribed medication, carprofen helps alleviate post-surgical and arthritic pain and inflammation.
Carprofen Caplets is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is used to reduce pain and inflammation (soreness) due to osteoarthritis and pain following surgery in dogs. Carprofen Caplets is a prescription drug for dogs. It is available as a caplet and is given to dogs by mouth.