Dimazon vet.
Active substance
ATC code
Species
Cattle, horses, cats and dogs.
Indications
A potent saluretic type of diuretic for parenteral administration to cattle, horses, cats and dogs. Dimazon is indicated in the treatment of oedemata associated with cardiac insufficiency, renal dysfunction, trauma and parasitic disease. It is also recommended for the treatment of mammary oedema and limb oedemata.
The product gives rapid onset of diuretic action with increased sodium and water excretion. It is even effective where glomerular filtration is impaired.
Dose to be administered and administration route
Species | Dosage mg active/kg bodyweight | ml of 50 mg/ml solution | Administration |
Horse | 0.5-1.0 i.v. | 1-2 ml per 100 kg | 1-2 times/day at intervals of 6-8 hours |
Cattle | 0.5-1.0 i.v. | 1-2 ml per 100 kg | At intervals of 12-14 hours |
Dog/cat | 2.5-5.0 i.m./ i.v. | 0.25-0.5 (per 5kg bodyweight) | First dose 5mg/kg reduced to 1-2mg/kg for maintenance at 6-8 hours intervals. |
In severe or refractory cases, the dose may be doubled on a single occasion in the horse or cow.
The product may be administered observing aseptic precautions:
- by intravenous injection only in cattle and horses.
- by intramuscular or intravenous injection only in cats and dogs.
Onset and Duration of Action
Species | Route | Time of onset | Duration |
Dog | i.v or i.m | after 10-15 minutes | 2-3 hours |
Adverse reactions
Too rapid injection in dogs may cause staggering and vomiting.
