Carprofen Veterinary Medication Guide
Carprofen is a veterinary nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used in dogs. In the United States, FDA lists carprofen among currently marketed prescription NSAIDs approved for dogs.
What Carprofen Is
Carprofen is an NSAID. Current FDA information lists it for dogs only among the marketed dog/cat NSAID products. Veterinary labels describe use for pain and inflammation associated with conditions such as osteoarthritis and certain surgical settings, depending on the exact product label.
Veterinary Product Identity
Carprofen is marketed under the Rimadyl brand and multiple generic names. Current DailyMed records also include prescription generic products such as Vetprofen, Carprieve and other carprofen tablets.
A brand or generic name should be matched to the active ingredient, strength, dosage form and manufacturer rather than identified only by tablet color or flavor.
Forms and Strength Context
FDA lists oral and injectable carprofen products for dogs. Oral products may be tablets or chewable/flavored tablets depending on the manufacturer. Strengths vary by product, so the prescription label should be used for exact identification.
Prescription Status
Current U.S. carprofen animal-drug labels state that federal law restricts the product to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. This page does not provide a dosing chart or instructions for changing a veterinary prescription.
Brand vs Generic
A generic carprofen product can have a different manufacturer, package and tablet appearance from Rimadyl while containing the same active ingredient. A refill comparison should check the exact strength, form, manufacturer and prescription.
Availability Questions
Before contacting a pharmacy about a carprofen prescription, provide the dog’s prescription information, exact strength and product form. Current supply depends on the manufacturer and pharmacy wholesaler. Paulsen’s Pharmacy is not represented here as a veterinary clinic and this page does not claim current veterinary stock.
For the broader product-reference section, visit Medication Information.
Reviewed by: Dr. Nancy Ann Curosh