Vetmedin 5mg Capsule - Pack of 100
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Vetmedin 5mg Capsules are used for the treatment of canine congestive heart failure in larger dogs originating from dilated cardiomyopathy or valvular insufficiency. *Please note that these capsules CANNOT be snapped in half - Tablets must be used instead* VET PRESCRIPTION REQUIRED
Product Features
- Pack Size: - Pack of 100
- Target Animal: - Dog (Canine)
- Related Condition: - For the treatment of canine congestive heart failure in Dogs
- Pet Prescription Required?: - Yes (For UK Orders)
- Active Ingredient: - Pimobendan
- Product Name: - Vetmedin 5mg Capsule - per Capsule
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Description
Vetmedin may only be supplied with a valid veterinary prescription issued by your vet. You should only purchase Vetmedin Capsules if you have or are in the process of arranging such a prescription. See information bar for further details.
Vetmedin 5mg Capsules contain the active ingredient 5.0mg Pimobendan per caapsule.
Vetmedin Capsules are used for the treatment of canine congestive heart failure originating from dilated cardiomyopathy or valvular insufficiency (mitral and/or tricuspid regurgitation) in larger dogs. When Vetmedin is used in cases of valvular insufficiency in conjunction with frusemide the product has been shown to improve the quality of life and extend life expectancy in treated dogs. When Vetmedin is used in a limited number of cases of dilated cardiomyopathy in conjunction with frusemide enalapril and digoxin the product has been shown to improve the quality of life and to extend life expectancy in treated dogs.
Vetmedin Dosage and administration
See dosing table below. Vetmedin 5.0 mg Capsules Dosage Guide Bodyweight Daily Dosage Morning Evening (kg) (mg) 1.25 mg 5.0 mg 1.25 mg 5.0 mg < 5 1.25 5-10 2.5 1 - 1 - 11-20 5 - 21-40 10 - 1 - 1 41-60 20 - 2 - 2 > 60 30 - 3 - 3 Vetmedin Flavour Tablets should be administered orally at a dose of 0.2 mg to 0.6 mg pimobendan/kg body weight per day. The preferable daily dose is 0.5 mg pimobendan/kg bodyweight. The daily dose of Vetmedin should be divided into two equal administrations one half of the dose given in the morning and the other half approximately 12 hours later. Each dose of Vetmedin should be given approximately one hour before feeding. Do not exceed the recommended dosage of Vetmedin. Determine the bodyweight accurately before prescribing to ensure administration of the correct dosage. Vetmedin Capsules may be combined with a diuretic treatment such as frusemide.
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Vetmedin is a POM-V (A Pet Prescription is required)
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