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Paracetamol is one of the most commonly-used drugs worldwide. It is available to buy over the counter for humans, and for dogs (as Pardale-V tablets, which contain paracetamol together with codeine). However, there is a lot of confusion about the efficacy and safety of paracetamol in dogs. For example, is paracetamol a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)? Is it safe to use with NSAIDs in dogs as it is in people? The latest Veterinary Prescriber module summarises the published evidence on the use of paracetamol in dogs and relates it to the treatment of acute and chronic pain in practice. Andrea Tarr, Veterinary Prescriber’s founder and director said “Pardale-V was licensed as an over-the counter medicine for dogs in 1993, and while it might have seemed appropriate then, it doesn’t really make sense now. The prescribing information doesn’t concur with the evidence and this creates a dilemma for vets who want to prescribe paracetamol for pain relief in dogs” Veterinary Prescriber’s reviews are presented as e-learning modules. Like all the modules this one is the result of a thorough literature search and collaboration between practising specialists, generalists and our highly skilled editorial team. Veterinary Prescriber is supported by subscription. Individual subscriptions cost £9.95 per month (cancel anytime); practice subscriptions cost £25 per month (for a 12-month contract) and in addition we will also give your vet nurses, vet receptionists and SQPs 12 months free access to our sister site https://cpd.veterinaryprescriber.org To subscribe visit: https://www.veterinaryprescriber.org/subscribe For further information, contact: carlrussell@veterinaryprescriber.org telephone 07932 044904.
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Paracetamol for the management of pain in dogs
Paracetamol is one of the most commonly-used drugs worldwide. It is available to buy over the counter for humans, and for dogs (as Pardale-V tablets, which contain paracetamol together with codeine). However, there is a lot of confusion about the efficacy and safety of paracetamol in dogs. For example, is paracetamol a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)? Is it safe to use with NSAIDs in dogs as it is in people? The latest Veterinary Prescriber module summarises the published evidence on the use of paracetamol in dogs and relates it to the treatment of acute and chronic pain in practice. Andrea Tarr, Veterinary Prescriber’s founder and director said “Pardale-V was licensed as an over-the counter medicine for dogs in 1993, and while it might have seemed appropriate then, it doesn’t really make sense now. The prescribing information doesn’t concur with the evidence and this creates a dilemma for vets who want to prescribe paracetamol for pain relief in dogs” Veterinary Prescriber’s reviews are presented as e-learning modules. Like all the modules this one is the result of a thorough literature search and collaboration between practising specialists, generalists and our highly skilled editorial team. Veterinary Prescriber is supported by subscription. Individual subscriptions cost £9.95 per month (cancel anytime); practice subscriptions cost £25 per month (for a 12-month contract) and in addition we will also give your vet nurses, vet receptionists and SQPs 12 months free access to our sister site https://cpd.veterinaryprescriber.org To subscribe visit: https://www.veterinaryprescriber.org/subscribe For further information, contact: carlrussell@veterinaryprescriber.org telephone 07932 044904.Posting comments is disabled.