Hello... Ascripton is an over the counter item you can get at your drug store. I think the bottle is white w/red label. It's coated w/Maalox as to not upset their stomach. The vet only gives Cody anti-inflammatories as a very last resort. After surgery the vet only said Ascripton- 325mg- I gave him 2-he's big and I use it occassionaly for his dysplasia. Hope I didn't mislead you-I meant to ask the vet last night about the situation but forgot.