Dogs

Induction of vomiting in dogs.

Do not use in dogs with depression of the central nervous system, seizures or other marked neurologic impairments that could lead to aspiration pneumonia.

Do not use in dogs which are hypoxic, dyspnoeic or lacking pharyngeal reflexes.

Do not use in cases of the ingestion of sharp foreign objects, corrosive agents (acids or alkalis), volatile substances or organic solvents.

Do not use in cases of hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients.

Ocular use.

The veterinary medicinal product should only be administered by a veterinarian or under their close supervision.

The product is to be administered into the eye, at a dose of 1–8 eye drops. The volume of one drop is approximately 27 µl.

Each eye drop contains 810 µg of ropinirole. The dose is equivalent to 2–15 µl/kg bw in dogs. The number of eye drops in each body weight group corresponds to the target dose of 3.75 mg/m2 body surface area (dose range 2.7– 5.4 mg/m2 ) . These doses have been tested in dogs weighing between 1.8 kg and 100 kg (0.15–2.21 m2 body surface area).

When a quantity of 2 to 4 drops is to be administered, the dose should be divided between both eyes. For example, for the administration of 3 drops: administer 2 drops into the right eye and 1 drop into the left eye. When a quantity of 6 or 8 drops is to be administered, the dose should be divided into 2 alternate administrations given 1–2 minutes apart. For example, for the administration of 6 drops: administer 2 drops into the right eye and 2 drops into the left eye, then after 1–2 minutes pause administer a further 1 drop into each eye.

If the dog does not vomit within 15 minutes after administration of the initial dose a second dose may be given 15 to 20 minutes after administration of the initial dose. The second dose should be the same number of drops as the initial dose.

It is recommended to record the time of first administration.

Be careful not to touch the dropper tip after opening the container in case a second dose is necessary.

OPENING THE CONTAINER: Open the container by twisting off the tail. Be careful not to touch the dropper tip after opening the container.

ADMINISTRATION: Keep the dog’s head steady in a slightly upright position. Hold the container in an upright position without touching the eye. Rest your little finger on the forehead of the dog to maintain the distance between the container and the eye. Squeeze the prescribed number of drops into the eye(s).

STORING THE OPENED CONTAINER: After opening place the container back into the pouch in case a second dose is necessary.

REPEATED DOSE: In case the dog does not vomit within 15 minutes after the initial administration, a second dose can be given 15 to 20 minutes after administration of the initial dose. The additional dose should be the same as the initial dose.