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Paracetamol-Codeine Veterinary

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Sourced from primary literature. Awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer — our editorial process.

Drug Class

Analgesic

Routes

PO

Indications

CONTRAINDICATED IN CATSModerate pain (post-operative, musculoskeletal)

Mechanism of Action

Paracetamol provides analgesia via central COX inhibition; codeine provides opioid analgesia via mu-receptor agonism after conversion to morphine.

Side effects & warnings

Dogs ONLY. LETHAL in cats. Short-term use only (5 days max). Monitor liver function. UK/EU licensed. Not common in US (separate formulations used).

Species with Paracetamol-Codeine Veterinary dosing data (2 dose rules)

Cat (Domestic)Dog (Domestic)

Controlled Substance

Controlled substance

Evidence levels across 2 dose rules

Moderate×1Strong×1

Each ExoticRx dose rule is graded by the strength of its primary evidence — see the editorial process.

Backed by 2 published primary sources

  • · BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed
  • · Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

Sample dosing (2 of 2 cited rules)

Free-tier preview — dog and cat dosing. Pro and Student unlock all 2 species including reptiles, birds, pocket pets, livestock, and equine.

SpeciesRouteDoseFrequencyEvidenceSource
Dog (Domestic)PO1–2 mg/kgq8-12hModerateBSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed
Cat (Domestic)PO0 DO NOT USETOXICStrongPlumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

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