"Flexoprofen" for cats: instructions for use

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-01-15 22:35

Let's talk in this article about an effective veterinary drug - antipyretic, analgesic, suitable for the treatment of inflammatory processes of the musculoskeletal system. We are talking about "Flexoprofen" - an injection solution for cats and dogs, calves, pigs and sport horses.

General Description

"Flexoprofen" (Flexoprofen) is an anti-inflammatory non-steroidal drug, an injection solution produced in three concentration variations - 2.5%, 5%, 10%. Accordingly, 1 ml of this product contains 25, 50 and 100 mg of ketoprofen. Auxiliary elements are citric acid, benzyl alcohol, L-arginine, distilled water for injection.

The instructions for "Flexoprofen" for cats indicate that it is a colorless or slightly yellowish solution in appearance. It is packaged in dark glass bottles (ml):

• 5.
• 10.
• 20.
• 30.
• 50.
• 100.
• 200.
• 250.

Each bottle on the territory of the Russian Federation must havelabel with information in Russian:

• Manufacturer, trademark and legal address.
• The name of the drug itself, the names of the active ingredients.
• Volume of drug.
• Factory series, production date.
• Storage conditions.
• Expiration date.
• The inscriptions "For animals", "Sterile", "For injection".

Flexoprofen for cats is supplied with instructions for use without fail.

Possible analogues of the drug: Ainil (1%), Ketoquin (1% and 10%), Ketofen (1%), Ketojekt. We indicate in the instructions for "Flexoprofen" for cats the price (average values):

• 10% drug (50 ml) - within 1000 rubles.
• 5% drug (50 ml) - within 800 rubles.
• 2, 5% preparation (10 ml) - within 300-500 rubles.

Pharmacological properties of the drug

The active ingredient of the drug, as we have already mentioned, is ketaprofen. It has the following properties:

• Antipyretic.
• Anti-inflammatory.
• Painkiller.

According to the instructions, reviews of "Flexoprofen" for cats, the drug is successfully used to treat a whole range of inflammations - acute, chronic, subacute, accompanied by pain. The mechanism of action of ketaprofen is as follows: the substance disrupts metabolic processes with arachidonic acid, which in turn inhibits the formation of prostaglandins.

With the / m administration of the drug, its highest concentration in the blood plasma is noticeable after half an hour. Bioavailability for the body: 85-100% (depending on the type of animal). The drug is excreted through the kidneys.

The instructions for "Flexoprofen" for cats indicate that the product is close to low-hazard (4th class according to GOST 12.1.007-76). If the recommended dosage is observed, then it does not have a sensitizing effect on the patient's body.

Indications for use

Instructions for "Flexoprofen" for cats provides for the following indications for use:

• Inflammation of the musculoskeletal system: arthritis, edema, dislocations, synovitis, herniated discs, arthrosis, tendosynovitis, etc.
• Pain syndrome of various origins, incl. colic, trauma, postoperative syndrome.
• Hyperemia.

Use and dosage

Instructions for "Flexoprofen" for cats, dogs and other animals in the field of application and dosage are presented in this table.

Type of animal	Introduction method	Dosage	Treatment regimen
Cats and dogs	Intravenously, intramuscularly, subcutaneously	2 mg of ketoprofen per 1 kg of weight	Once a day for 1-5 days
Caves	Intravenously, intramuscularly	3 mg of ketoprofen per 1 kg of weight
Sport horses	IV	2, 2 mgketoprofen per 1 kg of weight

When the indicated dosages are observed, the use of the drug does not cause complications. Overdose leads to loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea. In this case, stop treatment immediately. Avoid skipping injections - this may reduce the effectiveness of therapy. If the dose of the drug was not administered on time, you should not administer a double one - just return to the previous treatment regimen faster.

Contraindications, use of other drugs

Contraindications to the introduction of "Flexoprofen" are as follows:

• Individual intolerance to both Ketoprofen itself and excipients.
• Hemorrhagic syndrome.
• Pregnancy.
• Both kidney and liver failure.
• Ulcer of the duodenum, stomach.

It is not recommended to mix in the same syringe with other dosage forms. It is also forbidden to combine with taking the following drugs:

• Diuretics.
• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
• Anticoagulants.
• Glucocorticosteroids.

Storage of "Flexoprofen"

Medicine should be stored with caution - refers to list B:

• Dry place out of direct sunlight.
• Storage temperature - 5-25 degrees.
• Maximum shelf life is 3 years. After its expiration, the use of the drug is prohibited.

Special Instructions

Special conditions for the use of this drug are as follows:

• When administering an injection to an animal, it is important to follow personal hygiene and safety precautions for working with medicines. It is strictly forbidden to take food, liquid, smoke at this time! Be sure to wash your hands with soap at the end of the procedure.
• If the solution comes into contact with your skin or mucous membranes, wash them with plenty of water. If you experience incomprehensible reactions, especially if you are hypersensitive to at least one of the components of the drug, you should contact a medical facility as soon as possible.
• Do not use bottles for household purposes.
• Keep children out of the medicine.

"Flexoprofen", which also has more expensive analogues, is an excellent remedy with a small number of contraindications, low-dangerous in case of overdose. And, as we have seen, it has a wide range of indications for use, suitable not only for cats and dogs, but also for a number of other animals.