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Troscan 500:  Dosage and administration
 
 
Troscan 500
Dosage and administration
The dose of Troscan 500 for the routine treatment of adult dogs is 50 mg nitroscanate / kg bodyweight which is equivalent to 1 x 500 mg tablet per 10 kg (22 lb) bodyweight. Adult dogs should be treated 2-4 times a year.
Follow the dosage chart below:
Dog's weight
Example breed
Number of
tablets
6 – 10 kg (13.2 – 22 lb)
West Highland Terrier
One
10.1 – 20 kg (22.1 – 44 lb)
Springer Spaniel
Two
20.1 – 30 kg (44.1 – 66 lb)
Labrador
Three
For dogs weighing over 30 kg (66lb), give one additional tablet for every extra 10 kg (22 lb) in weight.
Troscan tablets should be administered orally in the morning after overnight fasting with approximately one-fifth of the daily ration. The remaining food ration should be withheld for at least 8 hours. The tablets should be given whole. Tablets are film coated and should not be broken or divided.
           
 
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  Date updated: 23 September 2008