Target Species
Dogs.
Indications for use
For improvement in dullness, lethargy and overall demeanour in dogs. Vivitonin is particularly useful in older dogs, where it may increase willingness to exercise and exercise tolerance.
Contraindications
Not to be administered to pregnant bitches or breeding animals.
Do not use in animals with known hypersensitivity to the active substance or any of the excipients.
Special warnings for each target species
None.
Special precautions for use
Specific diseases (e.g. kidney disease) should be treated accordingly.
In the case of renal failure, the dose should be reduced.
Consideration should be given to rationalising the medication of dogs already receiving treatment for congestive heart failure or bronchial disease.
Operator warnings
Care should be taken to avoid accidental ingestion.
Wash hands after use.
Adverse Reactions
Vomiting has been observed on rare occasions, particularly at the
commencement of therapy.
In rare cases allergic reactions (e.g. urticaria) may occur and these necessitate
discontinuation of the treatment.
The frequency of adverse reactions is defined using the following convention:
- very common (more than 1 in 10 animals displaying adverse reaction(s) during
the course of one treatment)
- common (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 100 animals)
- uncommon (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 1,000 animals)
- rare (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 10,000 animals)
- very rare (less than 1 animal in 10,000 animals, including isolated reports).
Use during pregnancy or lactation
Do not use in pregnant bitches as the product has not been evaluated in these animals.
Interactions
None known.
Amounts to be administered and administration route
Vivitonin 50 mg tablets:
Half a tablet per 5 kg body weight twice a day (equivalent to 6-10 mg propentofylline per kg bodyweight per day).
Dogs of less than 5 kg may receive a quarter of a tablet twice a day. Dogs of more than 20 kg can be given Vivitonin 100mg tablets.
The tablets can be administered directly onto the back of the dog's tongue or can be mixed in a small ball of food and should be administered at least 30 minutes before feeding.
Divide the tablets in halves and quarters with a knife or with a tablet splitter.
Vivitonin 100 mg tablets:
Half a tablet per 10kg body weight twice a day
The tablets should not be quartered. More accurate dosing may be achieved using a combination of 100 mg and 50 mg tablets. Dogs of less than 20 kg can be given 50 mg tablets.
The tablets can be administered directly onto the back of the dog's tongue or can be mixed in a small ball of food and should be administered at least 30 minutes before feeding.
Divide the tablets in halves with a knife or with a tablet splitter.
Overdose
Symptoms of cardiac and cerebral overstimulation have been observed. In such
cases, animals should be treated symptomatically.
Withdrawal periods
Not applicable.