Medicine Brand

PK 5 Vet Bolus

Carprofen 500

Strength

500

Dosage Form

Bolus

Indication

This medication is indicated for the rapid relief of pain, inflammation, and fever associated with: Bovine Respiratory Disease Osteoarthritis Mastitis and Metritis Soft tissue surgical and post-operative pain Lameness

Dose Guidance

Pet Birdstreatment
PO

Dose

-

mg/kg

Frequency

N/A

Duration

N/A

Purpose

treatment

2 mg/kg body weight once daily

Dogtreatment
Oral

Dose

2 – 4

mg/kg

Frequency

q24h

Duration

N/A

Purpose

treatment

2-4 mg/kg body weight once daily

Cattletreatment
Oral

Dose

1.4

mg/kg

Frequency

q24h

Duration

N/A

Purpose

treatment

1 bolus per 350kg body weight. 1/2 bolus per 175kg body weight or 1.4 mg/kg B.W daily

Horsetreatment
Oral

Dose

0.7

mg/kg

Frequency

q24h

Duration

N/A

Purpose

treatment

0.7 mg/kg body weight once daily

Reptiletreatment
Oral

Dose

1 – 4

mg/kg

Frequency

q24h

Duration

N/A

Purpose

treatment

1-4 mg/kg body weight once daily

Contraindications

Do not use in animals with hypersensitivity to Carprofen

Alternatives

— other brands with Carprofen

PK 5 Vet Bolus dose, price and withdrawal period

PK 5 Vet Bolus is a veterinary bolus containing Carprofen (500) from SK+F.

PK 5 Vet Bolus dose in dog

For treatment, the recommended dose of PK 5 Vet Bolus in dog is 2–4 mg/kg, given orally, once daily. 2-4 mg/kg body weight once daily.

PK 5 Vet Bolus dose in cattle

For treatment, the recommended dose of PK 5 Vet Bolus in cattle is 1.4 mg/kg, given orally, once daily. 1 bolus per 350kg body weight. 1/2 bolus per 175kg body weight or 1.4 mg/kg B.W daily.

PK 5 Vet Bolus dose in horse

For treatment, the recommended dose of PK 5 Vet Bolus in horse is 0.7 mg/kg, given orally, once daily. 0.7 mg/kg body weight once daily.

PK 5 Vet Bolus dose in reptile

For treatment, the recommended dose of PK 5 Vet Bolus in reptile is 1–4 mg/kg, given orally, once daily. 1-4 mg/kg body weight once daily.

PK 5 Vet Bolus withdrawal period

In cattle, the withdrawal period for PK 5 Vet Bolus is meat 21 days and milk 0 days.

Dosing information is provided for reference by qualified veterinary professionals and does not replace clinical judgement. Prices are indicative and may vary by region and retailer.