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Selgian 20 mg:  Dosage and administration
 
 
Selgian 20 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
≥26
<36
¾
≥36
<46
1
≥46
<56
1-¼
≥56
<66
1-½
≥66
<76
1-¾
≥76
<86
2
For dogs weighing less than 26 kg, the use of Selgian® 4 mg or 10 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