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Uses
For the treatment of canine congestive heart failure originating from dilated cardiomyopathy or valvular insufficiency (mitral and/or tricuspid regurgitation). When 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 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

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.