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Selgian 10 mg:  Dosage and administration
 
 
Selgian 10 mg
Dosage and administration
For oral administration to dogs. The dose rate is 0.5 mg/kg/day (-) selegiline hydrochloride in a single administration.
Dog weight in kg
Number of tablets
≥8
<12
½
≥12
<17
¾
≥17
<22
1
≥22
<27
1-¼
≥27
<32
1-½
≥32
<37
1-¾
≥37
<42
2
For dogs weighing less than 8 kg, the use of Selgian® 4 mg is advisable.
The treatment should be continued until the clinical condition is stable.
The minimum treatment period recommended is 2 months, based on the clinical trials results:
The treatment period was 2-3 months for 20% of the dogs.
The treatment period was 4-5 months for 50% of the dogs.
The treatment period was 6-7 months for 20% of the dogs.
The treatment period was >7 months for 10% of the dogs.
The treatment can be stopped suddenly without gradual dose reductions.
           
 
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  Date updated: 31 August 2007