Country: Ireland
Language: English
Source: HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority)
thiamazole
Dechra Ltd
QH03BB02
5 Milligram
Coated Tablets
Feline
Miscellaneous
Authorised
SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS 1 NAME OF THE VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT Felidale 5 mg Coated Tablets for Cats. 2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION 3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Coated tablet. Orange sugar-coated biconvex tablets 5.5 mm diameter. 4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 TARGET SPECIES Cats. 4.2 INDICATIONS FOR USE, SPECIFYING THE TARGET SPECIES For the stabilisation of hyperthyroidism in cats prior to surgical thyroidectomy. For the long-term treatment of feline hyperthyroidism. 4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS Do not use in cats suffering from systemic disease such as primary liver disease or diabetes mellitus. Do not use in cats showing signs of autoimmune disease. Do not use in animals with disorders of white blood cells, such as neutropenia and lymphopenia. Do not use in animals with platelet disorders and coagulopathies (particularly thrombocytopenia). Do not use in cats with hypersensitivity to thiamazole or the excipient, polyethylene glycol. Do not use in pregnant or lactating females. Please refer to section 4.7. 4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS FOR EACH TARGET SPECIES As thiamazole can cause haemoconcentration, cats should always have access to drinking water. Each tablet contains: Active substance: Thiamazole 5 mg Excipients: Titanium Dioxide (E171) 0.495 mg Beta-Carotene (E160a) 0.16 mg For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1. IRISH MEDICINES BOARD ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _Date Printed 12/10/2012_ _CRN 7013521_ _page number: 1_ 4.5 SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE IN ANIMALS If more than 10 mg per day is required animals should be monitored particularly carefully. Use of the product in cats with renal dysfunction should be subject to careful risk : benefit assessment by the clinician. Du Read the complete document