Introduction

Company name: Fort Dodge Animal Health

Address: Flanders Road

Hedge End

Southampton SO30 4QH

Telephone: 01489 781711

Fax: 01489 788306

Presentation

Torbutrol Tablets are white tablets containing 5 mg or 10 mg butorphanol as butorphanol tartrate.

Uses

For the relief of acute or chronic, non-productive cough associated with tracheobronchitis, tracheitis, tonsillitis, laryngitis and pharyngitis originating from inflammatory conditions of the upper respiratory tract in dogs only.

Dosage and administration

For oral administration only.

Dose rate

0.5 mg per kg bodyweight repeated at 6–12 hour intervals, i.e.

One 5 mg tablet per 10 kg

One 10 mg tablet per 20 kg.

Clinical experience has shown that in the majority of cases a 3–4 day course of treatment is adequate. The initial treatment period should not exceed 14 days after which the dog's condition should be reassessed by a veterinary surgeon.

Contra-indications, warnings, etc

FOR ANIMAL TREATMENT ONLY

Cough suppression may be accompanied by mild sedation which is dose related. If this is undesirable the dose rate should be reduced. Transient ataxia, anorexia and diarrhoea have been reported as occurring rarely.

Since Torbutrol can be effective in totally suppressing cough, it should not be used in conditions of the lower respiratory tract associated with copious mucus production.

If respiratory depression occurs, naloxone may be used as an antidote.

Not for use in cats.

Do not use in dogs with a history of liver disease.

Pharmaceutical precautions

Do not store above 25°C. Protect from light.

Keep out of reach and sight of children.

Keep container in outer carton.

Legal category

POM-V

Packaging Quantities

Bottles containing 50 × 5 mg tablets and 50 × 10 mg tablets.

Further information

Torbutrol Tablets may be used in conjunction with an initial parenteral treatment.

Butorphanol is a potent antitussive agent which acts by suppressing the central cough mechanism.

Disposal:

Dispose of any unused product and empty containers in accordance with guidance from your local waste regulation authority.

Marketing authorisation numbers

5 mg tablet Vm	01596/4286
10 mg tablet Vm	01596/4287