For animal treatment only. For oral use only. Wash hands after use. Pregnant women should take special care to avoid accidental exposure because ACE inhibitors have been found to affect the unborn child after oral exposure during pregnancy in hums. In case of accidental ingestion by children, seek medical advice immediately and show the doctor this warning.

In man, the combination of ACE Inhibitors and NSAIDS can lead to reduced antihypertensive efficacy or impaired renal function. Therefore concurrent use of NSAIDS should be considered with care.

Transient signs of hypotension such as tiredness or dizziness may appear in rare cases. Interactions with potassium preserving drugs like spironolactone, triamteren or amilorid cannot be ruled out. It is recommended to monitor plasma potassium levels when using benazepril in combination with a potassium sparing diuretic. As with other ACE inhibitors, the use of hypotensive medicinal products (e.g. calcium channel blockers, B-blockers or diuretics) or anaesthetics with a hypotensive effect may add to the anti-hypertensive effect of benazepril. Renal function and signs of hypotension (lethargy, weakness etc.) should be monitored closely and treated as necessary.

The safety of FORTEKOR FLAVOUR* has not been tested in breeding, pregnant or lactating dogs so should be used only if justified clinically, considering the risk/benefit ratio. ACE inhibitors have been found to be teratogenic in the second and third trimesters in other species.

As is routine in cases of renal insufficiency, it is recommended to monitor plasma urea and creatinine concentrations. Do not use in any dog that has evidence of cardiac output failure due to aortic stenosis.