Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Source: VMD (Veterinary Medicines Directorate)
Furosemide
Ceva Animal Health Ltd
QC03CA01
Furosemide
Chewable tablet
POM-V - Prescription Only Medicine – Veterinarian
Dogs
Cardio Vascular diuretic
Authorized
2014-03-04
Revised: October 2022 AN: 01670/2022 Page 1 of 6 SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS 1. NAME OF THE VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT LIBEO 40 MG CHEWABLE TABLETS FOR DOGS 2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION One tablet of 1320 mg contains : ACTIVE SUBSTANCE: Furosemide .........................................................40 mg EXCIPIENT(S): For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1. 3. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Chewable tablet Clover shape beige tablet. The tablets can be divided into equal quarters 4. CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 TARGET SPECIES Dogs 4.2 INDICATIONS FOR USE, SPECIFYING THE TARGET SPECIES Treatment of ascites and oedema, particularly associated with cardiac insufficiency 4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS Do not use in dogs suffering from hypovolaemia, hypotension or dehydration. Do not use in cases of renal failure with anuria. Do not use in cases of electrolyte deficiency. Do not use in cases of hypersensitivity to furosemide, sulfonamides or any of the excipients. 4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS FOR EACH TARGET SPECIES Therapeutic efficacy may be impaired by increased intake of drinking water. Where the animal’s condition permits, water intake should be restricted to physiologically normal levels during treatment. Revised: October 2022 AN: 01670/2022 Page 2 of 6 4.5 SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE IN ANIMALS As the tablets are flavoured, they should be stored in a safe place out of the reach of animals. Furosemide should be used with caution in case of pre-existing electrolyte and/or water imbalance, impaired hepatic function (may precipitate hepatic coma) and diabetes mellitus. In case of prolonged treatment, hydration status and serum electrolytes should be monitored frequently. 1-2 days before and after commencement of treatment with diuretics and ACE inhibitors renal function and hydration status should be monitored. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN BY THE PERSON ADMINISTERING THE VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT TO ANIMALS People with known hypersensitivity to furosemide should avoid conta Read the complete document