Rimadyl

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Chewable Tablets:
25 mg
75 mg
100 mg

Caplets:
25 mg
75 mg
100 mg

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What is Rimadyl?

Rimadyl is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) used to treat pain and inflammation due to arthritis and other joint diseases, including hip dysplasia. It's also used to reduce fever. Rimadyl requires a prescription from your veterinarian.

Health tip: For dog joint support without potential side effects, try our glucosamine for dogs.

For: Dogs (over six weeks of age)

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Benefits:
•	Can be given as a single daily dose
•	Effective
•	Easy to administer - available as a chewable tablet or caplet
•	Well tolerated by dogs

How it works:
Rimadyl works by reducing hormones that cause pain and inflammation in your dog's body.

Cautions:
Talk to your veterinarian or pharmacist before giving any other prescription or over-the-counter medications to your pet. Should not be given to pregnant or lactating dogs or dogs used for breeding.

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More Information:

Brand Name
Rimadyl (Pfizer Animal Health)

Generic Name
Carprofen

What is the most important information I should know about Rimadyl: Rimadyl is a prescription medication that is FDA-approved for use in dogs. Rimadyl is available as 25mg, 75mg, and 100mg Pork Liver flavored chewable, scored tablets. Rimadyl is also available as 25mg, 75mg, and 100mg capsule shaped scored non-chewable tablets (Caplets). The usual total daily dose in dogs is 2mg per pound given as a single daily dose or divided and administered as 1mg per pound twice a day . Contact your veterinarian if your pet has bloody, black, or tarry stools as these symptoms could indicate damage to the stomach or intestines, which could be dangerous. Before giving your pet any prescription or over-the-counter medications, check with your veterinarian or pharmacist.

What is Rimadyl: Rimadyl is a non-steroidal ant-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Rimadyl works by reducing hormones that cause pain and inflammation in the body. Rimadyl is used to reduce pain associated with surgery or dental procedures. Rimadyl is also used for the treatment of inflammation and stiffness as a result of conditions such as arthritis or hip dysplasia. Rimadyl may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this guide.

What should I discuss with my veterinarian before giving Rimadyl to my pet: Tell your veterinarian if your pet has an allergy to aspirin or any other NSAID; an ulcer or bleeding in the stomach; has liver, or kidney disease; congestive heart failure; fluid retention; bleeding disorders; heart disease; or high blood pressure. Tell your veterinarian if your pet is pregnant or lactating.

How should this medication be given: Give this medication exactly as directed by your veterinarian. If you do not understand the directions ask the pharmacist or veterinarian to explain them to you. Rimadyl should be given with food. Keep plenty of water available for your pet. Store Rimadyl at room temperature, away from moisture and heat. Keep this medication away from children and pets. Do not give Rimadyl to cats.

What happens if I miss giving a dose: Give the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if is almost time for the next regularly scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take the next one as directed. Do not give a double dose of the medication.

What happens if I overdose the pet: Seek emergency veterinary medical treatment. Symptoms of Rimadyl overdose include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, drowsiness, headache, blurred vision, seizures, panting, little or no urine production, and slow breathing.

What should I avoid while giving Rimadyl to my pet: Many over-the-counter cough, cold, allergy, and pain medicines that contain aspirin or other NSAIDs similar to Rimadyl. Before giving any other prescription or over-the-counter medications, talk to your veterinarian or pharmacist.

What are the possible side effects of Rimadyl: Contact your veterinarian if your pet has bloody, black, or tarry stools, or blood in vomit as these symptoms could indicate serious side effects. If any of the following serious side effects occur, stop giving Rimadyl and seek emergency veterinary medical attention: an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; swelling of the lips; tongue or face; hives), muscle cramps, open sores in the mouth, rapid weight gain due to fluid retention, seizures, or abdominal cramping. If your pet experiences any of the following less serious side effects, continue giving Rimadyl and talk to your veterinarian: headache, dizziness, nausea, diarrhea or constipation, depression, fatigue or weakness, or dry mouth. Other side effects may also occur. Talk to your veterinarian about any side effect that seems unusual or bothersome to your pet.

What other drugs will affect Rimadyl: Tell your veterinarian if your pet is being given aspirin; another NSAID such as etodolac, carprofen, or piroxicam; any over-the-counter cough, cold, allergy, or pain medication; warfarin; furosemide; a steroid such as prednisone; insulin; or probenecid. Drugs other than those listed may also interact with Rimadyl. Talk to your veterinarian before giving your pet any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.

Where can I get more information: Your pharmacist has additional information about Rimadyl written for health professionals that you may read.

Directions:

•	Rimadyl can be given as a single full dose once a day or divided in half and given twice a day.
•	Rimadyl is available as a chewable tablet or non-chewable caplet.
•	Rimadyl should be given with food.
•	Rimadyl is for dogs only. Do not give to cats.

Tip: Keep plenty of water available for your pet to drink.

Dosage:

Pet	Weight	Dosage
Dogs: (6 weeks of age and older)	All weights	2mg/lb of dog’s weight once a day or 1mg/lb of dog’s weight twice a day
Cats:

Storage: Should be stored at room temperature.

Rimadyl (carprofen):

Active Ingredients (per caplet or chewable tablet)	Amount
Carprofen	100 mg

Rimadyl (carprofen):

Active Ingredients (per caplet or chewable tablet) Amount

Carprofen 75 mg

Rimadyl (carprofen):

Active Ingredients (per caplet or chewable tablet) Amount

Carprofen 25 mg

Rimadyl 4.5 5 437 439

Maggie May, Australian Shepherd Maggie injured tendons in left front leg jumping / diving for the ball. We had to quit playing due to her limp afterwards. Thanks to Rimadyl we are back playing again with seldom synptoms. We use her chewable med for a morning treat. 05/15/2012

Rimadyl works My dog was having a lot of pain in his spine and back legs. He wasn't eating much either and was loosing weight noticeably. After an exam including x-rays and blood tests/urinalysis, which came back normal, except for arthritis, my vet (Dr. Jennifer Yates, Pet Medical Center) suggested Rimadyl, concluding that his arthritis pain was suppressing his appetite. We started him on 50mg/2xday. After a month we did another blood test/urinalysis to check liver/kidney function. All normal. Now he is on 75mg/day. He is gaining weight again as his appetite has returned. He is also jumping around like he was 7 years younger (he is almost 15). ***Most important*** Make sure your vet does a pre-medication blood test/urinalysis. Then again after the first month and then every six months after that. 05/15/2012

The Good Life If the fountain of youth could be in a pill form, this would be it! Our almost 12 year old Sheltie was clearly in pain.....always limping around and just not himself. No more playing or taking walks...just basically sleeping and he was eating less. We had taken him to the Vet several times and we decided to try a low dosasge of Rimadyl. The very next morning we woke up to a puppy! He was running and jumping around....a new lease on life! We were so happy to see him enjoying life again! His alertness, appetite and zest for life has returned! What a welcome sight! We are back to taking walks and he even jumps on people again! Maybe he could do without the jumping up on people (lol) but we are certainly not going to complain:) The good life is back!:) Thank you Rimadyl! 05/14/2012

Rimadyl My Daphne has hip displasia, painful. Medicine helps 05/08/2012

thank goodness for these pills simon is feeling much better on rimadyl. He takes half a pill twice a day. He now walks without a limp, can climb into his favorite chair and climb the stairs with little to no assistance. He doesn't pant while he walks (a sign of pain). He is 12 years old and has a lot of arthritis in his back legs so I know he will never be like a puppy, but his quality of life is sooo much better! 05/07/2012

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can i give rimadyl if it has expired?

My sister gave her lab 100mg, and she passed away, my beagle is 40+ lbs and is starting to become arthritic. he is 12 years old. She gave them to me and I'm not sure if i should give to him. I 'm sure they loose their strength in time, but are they dangerous if expired? would i give him the whole 100mg?

4 weeks, 1 day ago

Anonymous

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I wouldn't give any rx medication to my pet without asking a vet. his liver should be checked before rimadyl is administered.

1 week, 1 day ago

- Staten Island, NY

I can tell you my dog weighs between 45-50 lbs and has been on Rimadyl for several years. The problem with your sister may have been that she did NOT give the dog Denamarin with the Rimadyl. The vet made it very clear from day one that the Denamarin is to make sure the Rimadyl does Not shut down the kidneys and so Amber takes both. 100 mgs for you is fine but you also need the Denamarin for the size of your dog. Please discuss with your vet but I can tell you, my Amber is doing fine with the combination and every 3 months she has to be tested to make sure her levels are right, that the kidneys aren't affected etc. Maybe your sister did not know but the Rimadyl is a wonderful drug but must be taken with the Denamarin to make sure that the kidneys don't shut down and maybe not all vets tell their clients that. If you sister was never informed maybe she has some legal issues. Anyway, good luck but Pet Meds also sells the denamarin. I do not give the chewable in that because of the cost as this medication is expensive so my dog will take it in creamcheese and that I give in the am with 1/2 of the Rimadyl and then the other 1/2 of the Rimadyl in the pm. Denamarin is only once a day.
Good luck and I hope this info helps you!!

4 weeks ago

Marion

- Miramar, FL

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Can Rimadyl be taken with Dasuquin?

The Dasuquin is not helping (it's been 5 weeks) so I either need to use both or switch to Rimadyl. I had her on Rimadyl before switching to Dasuquin and the Rimadyl was working...I think she's just to old (almost 16 and a 70 lb dog) for the Dasuquin to help.

1 month, 1 week ago

Kiah

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Yes! Dasuquin can be taken with Rimadyl. Our dog takes Dasuquin and a low dose of Rimadyl. The combination works beautifully...he's like a puppy again. The suppliment has minimal to no side effects and it's very beneficial to your dog. You won't always be able to "see" the benifits especially the first couple months. Rimadyl is more immediate....something like if you took an Advil, you start to feel better almost right away. If you started on vitamin ect...it would take some time to notice the difference. Hope this helps!

1 day ago

Tara

- Ohio

Top 10 Contributor

You can use both the Rimadyl and Dasuquin together.

1 month, 1 week ago

Janine, Pharmacist 1800PetMeds

- Pompano Beach, Florida

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Rimadyl dose?

Is 75mg twice per day too much for a 68 lb 12 year old Australian Shepherd to start on?She was taking 75mg once per day of Deramaxx, but the company is no longer making it. I have been reading about Rimadyl and nervous to start her on this!

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Marie

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My 60 lb border collie is on 50mg twice a day (this is after years of being on Rimadyl) and I wouldn't really take him any higher because it's pretty hard on the liver.

1 month, 1 week ago

dana

- Colorado

Top 10 Contributor

No it is not. The usual dose for Rimadyl is 1mg/pound every 12 hours. The milligrams and dose of Rimadyl is different than it is for Deramaxx.

1 month, 1 week ago

Eddie, Pharmacist

- Pompano Beach, Florida

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In humid weather can rimadyl chewables be stored in the refrigerator?

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Anonymous

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I don't believe so. Here is the storage information taken directly from the manufacturer.

STORAGE: Store tablets at controlled room temperature 15°–30°C (59°–86°F). Store injectable under refrigeration 2°–8°C (36°–46°F). Once
broached, product may be stored at temperatures up to 25°C (77°F) for 28 days.

1 month ago

Rich, Pharmacy Intern

- Pompano Beach

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Is Remadyl prescribed based on your dog's weight?

I am interested in buying pain medication for my dog through this site as it is a more affordable option. She is due to be spayed April 9th and my vet told me they would write me a prescription the day of the appt which almost obligates me to buy through them. The told me they need an accurate weight for her pain meds. She had an appt. today March 20th and weighs 25lbs, she gains about a pound a week and will weigh no more than 28lbs by the surgery date. Does this possible difference in 3lbs really matter because I do not believe it does. I have asked them to write me a prescription asap as it would give me the option to buy through Petmeds, most likely Rimadyl/Novox pain med as i know they come in 25, 75, 100mg tablets. It mentions you give them 2mg/lb of body weight once per day so if she weighs say 28lbs at surgery I would need to give her an estimated 56mg tablet (just cut the 75mg tablet a bit). Is this correct? Should I be asking my vet anything different? Has anyone else had a similar situation prior to getting their dog spayed? Thank you.

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Paul

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Rymadyl is a very good pain medication for short term use. If your pet gains a pound or two, which probably will not happen , it will make no difference in the dose. Pet meds will get your meds there quick. They are GREAT. I love PetMeds and I am hard to impress. I wil let you in on a little secret, SOME vets do not like ordering through Pet meds. Go figure, maybe it is upcharge they will not be getting on the meds(this is just my opinion and has no proof.
It sounds like you have really done your schooling on your pets medications. Good for you! I think I would rather give two 25mg. or cut the 100 mg in half. It will be better than shaving the 75mg. and guessing. Don't you think? You will do the best thing for your pet. I can tell you love her dearly. Also, I think if my vet would not work with me on getting that medicine there before surgery I may think about a new vet, Just saying..........( May your baby girl heal fast)

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Ms. Pam

- shreveport, la

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Yes, the dose of Rimadyl is based on weight. The usual dose is 2mg/lb/day; therefore, 1/2 tablet of the 100mg twice daily is appropriate for a pet in that weight range. Ultimately, the veterinarian will determine the dose.

1 month, 1 week ago

Lisa, Pharmacist 1800PetMeds

- Pompano Beach, Florida

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