Vitofyllin

1 x 56 pc

Film-coated tablet

Active substance

Propentofylline : 50 mg

ATC code

QC04AD90 Propentofylline

QC04AD Purine derivatives

QC04A Peripheral vasodilators

QC04 Peripheral vasodilators

QC Cardiovascular system

Species

Dogs.

Indications

For the improvement of peripheral and cerebral vascular blood circulation. For improvement in dullness, lethargy and overall demeanour in dogs.

Dose to be administered and administration route

The basic dosage is 6-10 mg propentofylline/kg bodyweight, divided into two 35mg/kg doses as follows:

Body weight (kg)	Tablets			Daily total tablets	Daily total dose (mg/kg)
	pm		am
2.5 - 4 kg	¼	¼		½	6.3 - 10.0
5 - 7 kg	½	½		1	7.1 - 10.0
8 – 9 kg	¾	¾		1 ½	8.3 - 9.4
10 - 15 kg	1	1		2	6.7 – 10.0
16 - 25 kg	1½	1½		3	6.0 – 9.4
26 - 33 kg	2	2		4	6.1- 7.7

To ensure administration of the correct dose, the body weight of the animal should be determined before treatment.

Dogs of more than 20 kg can be given Vitofyllin 100 mg film-coated tablets for dogs. 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.

Adverse reactions

Dogs:

Rare

(1 to 10 animals / 10,000 animals treated)

Allergic skin reactions*, vomiting*, cardiac disorder*

*In these cases, the treatment should be stopped.

Reporting adverse events is important. It allows continuous safety monitoring of a veterinary medicinal product. Reports should be sent, preferably via a veterinarian, to either the marketing authorisation holder or its local representative or the national competent authority via the national reporting system. See also the last section of the package leaflet for contact details.

UK national contact details: national system details. https://www.gov.uk/reportveterinary-medicine-problem.