# Novox (Carprofen) Dose for Dogs: Strengths & Dose Calculator

> Novox is carprofen caplets for dogs (25, 75 and 100 mg) from Vedco. The dose is 4.4 mg/kg (2 mg/lb) a day, once daily or split into 2.2 mg/kg twice a day,…

- Source page: https://wevet.in/vet-products/novox-carprofen/
- Type: Vet product
- Publisher: WeVet
- Updated: 2026-11-02
- Medically reviewed by: Dr. Ravi Baraiya, B.V.Sc. (2026-11-02)
- Audience: veterinarians and veterinary students

Novox is carprofen caplets for dogs (25, 75 and 100 mg) from Vedco [1]. The dose is 4.4 mg/kg (2 mg/lb) a day, once daily or split into 2.2 mg/kg twice a day, for osteoarthritis and post-operative pain [1].

- Brand: Novox
- Contains: Carprofen
- Company: Vedco
- Label species: Dogs
- Data from: USA (FDA label)

## Strengths

- Novox 25 mg caplet: Carprofen 25 mg per tablet (verified, [1])
- Novox 75 mg caplet: Carprofen 75 mg per tablet (verified, [1])
- Novox 100 mg caplet: Carprofen 100 mg per tablet (verified, [1])

## Dose by species

| Species | Use | Dose | Route | How often | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dogs | Osteoarthritis and post-operative pain (Label: 2 mg/lb (4.4 mg/kg) a day.) | 4.4 mg/kg [1] | PO | Once daily, or 2.2 mg/kg twice daily | Label |

## Label directions

- 4.4 mg/kg (2 mg/lb) once a day, or 2.2 mg/kg (1 mg/lb) twice a day [1].

## Warnings and precautions

- For dogs only — do not use in cats [1].
- Do not use in dogs with previous hypersensitivity to carprofen [1].
- Owners should stop Novox and call the vet if signs of intolerance appear [1].


Interactive dose calculator (strength prefilled only when confirmed): use the page link above.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the Novox dose for dogs?

4.4 mg/kg once a day or 2.2 mg/kg twice a day [1].

### Is Novox the same as Rimadyl?

Both contain carprofen; Novox is Vedco’s carprofen caplet [1].

## References

[1] NOVOX (carprofen) caplets — label — Drugs.com Vet — US label text, Vedco (2026). https://www.drugs.com/vet/novox-caplets.html
[2] RIMADYL (carprofen) chewable — label — DailyMed (US NLM) — FDA-approved label, Zoetis (2026). https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=dbc05493-d1cc-4c00-be6b-d1e3352273fd

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