Vitofyllin
Active substance
ATC code
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 daily, divided into two 3-5 mg/kg doses as follows:
|
Body weight (kg) |
Tablets |
Daily total tablets |
Daily total dose (mg/kg) |
|
|
am |
pm |
|||
|
20 - 33 kg |
1 |
1 |
2 |
6.0 - 10.0 |
|
34 - 49 kg |
1½ |
1½ |
3 |
6.1 – 8.8 |
|
50 - 66 kg |
2 |
2 |
4 |
6.1 – 8.0 |
|
67 - 83 kg |
2½ |
2½ |
5 |
6.0 – 7.5 |
To ensure administration of the correct dose, the body weight of the animal should be determined before treatment.
More accurate dosing may be achieved by using either quarters of the 100mg tablets or a combination of 100 mg and 50 mg tablets. Dogs of less than 20 kg can be given Vitofyllin 50 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.
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| Art. Nr. | 32829/5001 |
| EAN | 5055037401653 |
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