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US brand names:Pardale-V
Paracetamol provides analgesia via central COX inhibition; codeine provides opioid analgesia via mu-receptor agonism after conversion to morphine.
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 references:All Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs
Controlled substance in the US
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cat (Domestic) | PO | FATAL IN CATS | TOXIC | Strong | Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.335 (2026-08-01). |
| Dog (Domestic) | PO | 1–2 mg/kg | q8-12h | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed (HELD), Codeine monograph, Dosages/DOGS, printed p.309 (corpus p.335) |
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