Vivitonin
Active substance
ATC code
Species
Dogs
Indications
For improvement in dullness, lethargy and overall demeanour in dogs. Vivitonin is particularly useful in older dogs, where it may increase willingness to exercise and exercise tolerance.
Dose to be administered and administration route
Half a tablet per 5kg body weight twice a day (equivalent to 6-10 mg propentofylline per kg bodyweight per day).
Dogs of less than 5kg may receive a quarter of a tablet twice a day. Dogs of more than 20 kg can be given Vivitonin 100mg tablets.
The tablets can be administered directly onto the back of the dog's tongue or can be mixed in a small ball of food and should be administered at least 30 minutes before feeding.
Divide the tablets in halves and quarters with a knife or with a tablet splitter.
Adverse reactions
Vomiting has been observed on rare occasions, particularly at the commencement of therapy.
In rare cases allergic reactions (e.g. urticaria) may occur and these necessitate discontinuation of the treatment.
The frequency of adverse reactions is defined using the following convention:
- very common (more than 1 in 10 animals displaying adverse reaction(s) during the course of one treatment)
- common (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 100 animals)
- uncommon (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 1,000 animals)
- rare (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 10,000 animals)
- very rare (less than 1 animal in 10,000 animals, including isolated reports).
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