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Dosage
See dosing table below.
Vetmedin 1.25 mg and 5 mg Tablets Dosage Guide
Bodyweight Daily Dosage Morning Evening
(kg) (mg) 1.25 mg 5.0 mg 5.0 mg 1.25 mg 5.0 mg 5.0 mg
< 5 1.25 ½ - - ½
5 - 10 2.5 1 - - 1 - -
11 – 20 5 - ½ - - ½ -
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 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 should be given approximately one hour before feeding. The tablet is flavoured and may be given as a treat. The large size of 5 mg can be readily divided into two halves, using the scored line on the tablet to give a dose that contains 2.5 mg. Do not exceed the recommended dosage.
Determine the bodyweight accurately before prescribing to ensure administration of the correct dosage.
Vetmedin Flavour Tablets may be combined with a diuretic treatment such as frusemide.

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Vetmedin Tablets should not be used in cases of hypertrophic cardiomyopathies or clinical conditions where an augmentation of cardiac output is not possible for functional or anatomical reasons (e.g. aortic stenosis). The product should only be used in dogs with cardiac insufficiency.
A moderate positive chronotropic effect and vomiting may occur in rare cases. However, these cases are dose-dependent and may be avoided by reducing the dose.
In studies with rats and rabbits, pimobendan had no effect on fertility and embryotoxic effects occurred only at maternotoxic doses. In experiments with rats it has been shown that pimobendan is excreted into milk. No information is available on the safety of Vetmedin in pregnant and lactating bitches.
The pimobendan-induced increase in contractility of the heart is attenuated in the presence of the calcium antagonist verapamil and the β-antagonist propranolol. In pharmacological studies no interaction between the cardiac glycoside ouabain and pimobendan was detected. Do not exceed the recommended dosage.
In the case of overdose, symptomatic treatment should be initiated.
Dispose of used packaging in the household refuse. Unused product should be returned to the Veterinary Surgeon.
For animal treatment only.
In case of accidental ingestion, seek medical advice immediately and show the package leaflet or the label to the physician.

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