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Pets & Animals/Pet Medications

Norbrook Inc: Novox and Carprofen Caplets Recalled Due to Unlabeled Containers

Agency Publication Date: April 7, 2011
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Summary

Norbrook Inc is recalling 3,552 tubs of Vedco Novox (carprofen) and Putney Carprofen caplets because some of the immediate plastic containers (tubs) were distributed without labels. These prescription medications are used for pain and inflammation in dogs and were sold in various strengths including 25 mg, 75 mg, and 100 mg. Without a label, owners may not be able to identify the medication, strength, or proper dosage, leading to potential administration errors. If you have an unlabeled tub of these medications, contact your veterinarian or pharmacist for guidance.

Risk

Unlabeled medication containers pose a risk of accidental overdose or the administration of the wrong drug, as the user cannot verify the active ingredient or dosage strength. This could lead to adverse health effects in treated animals if they receive the incorrect amount of carprofen.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your pet medication supplies for plastic tubs of Vedco Novox (carprofen) or Putney Carprofen caplets that are missing their product labels.
  2. Identify your product using the following details: Vedco Novox 100 mg (NDC 50989-245-50), Vedco Novox 75 mg (NDC 50989-238-50 or 50989-238-02), Putney Carprofen 75 mg (NDC 26637-912-22), or Vedco Novox 25 mg (NDC 50989-236-86).
  3. If you possess a tub that is unlabeled or if you are unsure of the contents, do not administer the medication to your pet.
  4. Contact your veterinarian or the pharmacy where you purchased the medication to confirm the prescription and arrange for a return or replacement.
  5. Return any unused, unlabeled medication tubs to the place of purchase for a refund and contact Norbrook Inc at their Lenexa, Kansas facility for further assistance.
  6. For additional questions or to report a problem, call the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine at 1-240-402-7002.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Refund or guidance from healthcare provider

How to: Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance. Return any unused product to the pharmacy for a refund

Affected Products

Product: Vedco Novox Caplets (carprofen) 100 mg (60 caplet tubs)
Model:
NDC 50989-245-50
V-115-2011
Product: Vedco Novox Caplets (carprofen) 75 mg (60 caplets per tub)
Model:
NDC 50989-238-50
V-116-2011
Product: Vedco Novox Caplets (carprofen) 75 mg (30 caplets per tub)
Model:
NDC 50989-238-02
V-116-2011
Product: Putney Carprofen Caplets 75 mg (180 caplets per tub)
Model:
NDC 26637-912-22
V-116-2011
Product: Vedco Novox Caplets (carprofen) 25 mg (180 caplet tubs)
Model:
NDC 50989-236-86
V-117-2011

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 56732
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Norbrook Inc
Sold By: Vedco Inc.; Putney, Inc.
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 3 products (240 tubs; 1,920/30-caplet tubs, 1,392/60-caplet tubs, and 222/180-caplet tubs; 1392 tubs)
Distributed To: Missouri, Maine

AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

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