Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Paracetamol-Codeine Veterinary is used in cats for CONTRAINDICATED IN CATS. Routes documented in cats: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Paracetamol-Codeine Veterinary in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Pardale-V
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | FATAL IN CATSmax 0 mg total | TOXIC | CONTRAINDICATED | CONTRAINDICATED IN CATS | Strong | Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.335 (2026-08-01). |
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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-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Paracetamol-Codeine Veterinary dose range in cats, with cited source references: PO FATAL IN CATS TOXIC. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Paracetamol-Codeine Veterinary in cats: PO.
Cited course lengths for Paracetamol-Codeine Veterinary in cats include: CONTRAINDICATED. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Paracetamol-Codeine Veterinary is indicated in cats for: CONTRAINDICATED IN CATS.
These are general warnings for Paracetamol-Codeine Veterinary across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. 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).
Why a species-specific page? Paracetamol-Codeine Veterinary pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cats — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.