Would it be safer to use other pain-relief products approved for use in humans such as aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen sodium?
No, these pain-relief products are not good alternatives to the approved veterinary products. In fact, besides not being approved for use in companion animals, they can pose even more adverse reaction risks for dogs. The use of an approved product is always preferable because its safety and effectiveness have been reviewed. While it is true that approved products can have adverse events associated with them and reported to FDA, it is also true that FDA works with the sponsor to address these events and improve the ability of the product to be more safely used. There is no reporting requirement for unapproved products.
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