Target species
Dogs.
Indications for use, specifying the target species
For the improvement of peripheral and cerebral vascular blood circulation. For improvement in dullness, lethargy and overall demeanour in dogs.
Contraindications
Do not use vitofyllin 50mg tablets in dogs weighing less than 2.5 kg or vitofyllin 100mg tablets in dogs weighing less than 5kg.
Do not use in cases of hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients.
Special warnings
None.
Special precautions for use
Special precautions for use in animals
Specific diseases (e.g. kidney disease) should be treated accordingly.
Consideration should be given to rationalising the medication of dogs already receiving treatment for congestive heart failure or bronchial disease.
In the case of renal failure, the dose should be reduced.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal product to animals
Care should be taken to avoid accidental ingestion.
In the event of accidental ingestion of the tablets, seek medical advice immediately and show the package leaflet to the physician.
Wash hands after use.
Adverse reactions (frequency and seriousness)
On rare occasions,(more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 10,000 animals treated), allergic skin reactions, vomiting and cardiac disturbances have been reported. In these cases, the treatment should be stopped.
Use during pregnancy, lactation or lay
The safety of the product has not been established during pregnancy and lactation. Do not use in pregnant or lactating bitches or breeding animals.
Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
None known.
Amounts to be administered and administration route
The basic dosage is 6-10 mg propentofylline/kg bodyweight, divided into two 3-5mg/kg doses.
To ensure administration of the correct dose, the body weight of the animal should be determined before treatment.
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.
Vitofyllin 50 mg film-coated tablets for dogs:
Bodyweight (kg) | Tablets | Daily total tablets | Daily total dose (mg/kg) |
| am | pm | | |
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 | 1½ | 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 |
Dogs of more than 20 kg can be given Vitofyllin 100 mg film-coated tablets for dogs.
Vitofyllin 100 mg film-coated tablets for dogs:
Bodyweight (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 |
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.
Overdose (symptoms, emergency procedures, antidotes), if necessary
Excitation tachycardia, hypotension, reddening of mucous membranes and vomiting.
The withdrawal of the treatment leads to a spontaneous remission of these signs.
Withdrawal period(s)
Not applicable.