Libeo vet. (7.5 - 10 kg)
Active substance
ATC code
Species
Dogs
Indications
Treatment of ascites and oedema, particularly associated with cardiac insufficiency
Dose to be administered and administration route
Oral route.
1 to 5 mg furosemide/kg bodyweight per day, i.e ½ to 2.5 tablets per 5 kg bodyweight of the product, given in a single dose or in two divided daily doses. Depending on the severity of the oedema or ascites or in refractory cases, the daily dose may be doubled.
Example for a targeted dose of 1mg/kg per administration:
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Tablets per administration |
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LIBEO 10 mg |
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2 - 3,5 kg |
1/4 |
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3,6 – 5 kg |
½ |
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5.1-7.5 kg |
3/4 |
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7.6 – 10 kg |
1 |
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10.1-12.5 kg |
1 1/4 |
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12.6 – 15 kg |
1 1/2 |
For dogs of 15.1 to 50 kg bodyweight use Libeo 40 mg tablets.
For maintenance, the dosage should be adapted to the lowest effective dose by the veterinarian depending on the clinical response of the dog to the therapy. The dosage and schedule may have to be adjusted depending on the condition of the animal.
If treatment is administered last thing at night this may result in inconvenient diuresis overnight.
Instruction on how to divide the tablet: Put the tablet on a plain surface, with its scored side facing the surface (convex face up). With the tip of forefinger, exert a slight vertical pressure on the middle of the tablet to break it in its width into halves. In order to obtain quarters, then exert a slight pressure on the middle of one half with forefinger to break it in its length.
The tablets are flavoured and may be mixed with a small amount of food offered prior to the main meal, or administered directly into the mouth.
Adverse reactions
Cross-reactivity to sulfonamides is possible.
In rare cases, soft faeces may occur. These signs are transient and mild and do not necessitate the withdrawal of the treatment.
Due to the diuretic action of furosemide, there may be hemoconcentration and impairment of the circulation. In cases of prolonged treatment electrolyte deficiency (including hypokalemia, hyponatremia) and dehydration may occur.
The frequency of adverse reactions is defined using the following convention:
- very common (more than 1 in 10 animals treated displaying adverse reaction(s))
- common (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 100 animals treated)
- uncommon (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 1,000 animals treated)
- rare (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 10,000 animals treated)
- very rare (less than 1 animal in 10,000 animals treated, including isolated reports).
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| Art. Nr. | 15052/4104 |
| EAN | 3411112273553 |
