Dry mucous membrane after Carprofen (Rimadyl) in dogs
The FDA has received 121 reports of dry mucous membrane in dogs after Carprofen. That is 0.3% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 0.1% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.
121Reports
75%Marked serious
11%Recovered
39%Died or euthanised
5 daysTypical onset
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About this medicine
Carprofen relieves pain and inflammation from arthritis or after surgery.
Products with this ingredient include Rimadyl, Novox, Vetprofen. The FDA hides brand names in its public data, so these reports cover every product with the same active ingredients.
NSAIDs can affect the stomach, liver and kidneys. Vets usually recommend blood tests before and during long-term use.
Questions owners ask
- Can Carprofen cause dry mucous membrane in dogs?
- 121 reports link the two, but a report alone does not prove the medicine was the cause: other illnesses, other medicines or coincidence can be involved. Your vet can judge it for your animal.
- How soon after a dose was it reported?
- In half of the reports with dates, it started within 5 days of the first dose.
- What should I do?
- Don't give another dose until you've spoken to your vet, and keep the packaging so you can tell them the product and dose. Your vet can also report it to the FDA (or you can, through the manufacturer or FDA form 1932a).
Dry mucous membrane with similar medicines
- Dry mucous membrane after Deracoxib (Deramaxx) 43 reports · 0.4% of its reports
- Dry mucous membrane after Grapiprant (Galliprant) 24 reports · 0.3% of its reports
- Dry mucous membrane after Meloxicam (Metacam) 24 reports · 0.3% of its reports
- Dry mucous membrane after Firocoxib (Previcox) 25 reports · 0.3% of its reports
All reported side effects of Carprofen in dogs · Medicines most reported with dry mucous membrane