Novox (carprofen) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is used to reduce pain and inflammation due to osteoarthitis and other joint problems. Also used to reduce fever and to help control postoperative pain associated with soft tissue and orthopedic surgery in dogs.
Novox (carprofen) is a non-steroidal caplet used to reduce pain associated with inflammation, arthritis, osteoarthritis joint pain and hip dysplasia.
Novox caplets is for dogs 6+ old.
- Controls pain and symptoms of arthritis.
- Generic for Rimadyl
- Not a steroid (NSAID)
- Easy to administer caplets
Novox is a non-narcotic, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic characteristics and antipyretic activity approximately equipotent to indomethacin in animal.
Vedco, Inc.
Carprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) of the propionic acid class that includes ibuprofen, naproxen, and ketoprofen.
In strengths of 25 mg, 75 mg and 100 mg.
In bottles of 30, 60 or 180 count scored caplets.
As a class, cyclooxygenase inhibitory NSAIDs may be associated with gastrointestinal and renal toxicity. Effects may result from decreased prostaglandin production and inhibition of the enzyme cyclooxygenase which is responsible for the formation of prostaglandins from arachidonic acid.
Keep away from children. *Do not use in cats or pregnant/nursing animals. Should not be used in dogs exhibiting previous hypersensitivity to carprofen.
Contact your nearest emergency animal clinic.
Store caplets at controlled room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F).
Novox is also effective for reducing fever associated with viral and bacterial infections. Can also be given daily as a part of your pain management routine and arthritis treatment.
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