Vivitonin

Country: New Zealand

Language: English

Source: Ministry for Primary Industries

Active ingredient:

propentofylline

Available from:

Schering-Plough Animal Health Limited

INN (International Name):

propentofylline

Composition:

propentofylline 500 g/kg

Therapeutic area:

Cardiovascular agent

Authorization status:

ACVM Registered

Authorization date:

1986-05-05

Summary of Product characteristics

VIVITONIN 50
60 Tablets – Leaflet, Carton and Foil
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VIVITONIN 50
06-May-22
Leaflet
PRESCRIPTION ANIMAL REMEDY
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
FOR ANIMAL TREATMENT ONLY
VIVITONIN
®
50
TABLETS FOR AGED DOGS
Each film-coated tablet contains 50 mg propentofylline.
MODE OF ACTION
Vivitonin acts primarily by producing a marked improvement in the
micro-circulation and therefore
by increasing the oxygen supply in the peripheral and cerebral areas.
It may start to take effect
after only a few days, depending on the clinical signs. The clinical
signs can be expected to return
once treatment has been discontinued.
INDICATIONS
Conditions associated with the ageing process in dogs, such as
lethargy, tiredness, apathy, stiff
gait, difficulty in standing up and walking, lack of appetite,
wasting, alopecia, dull coat, when no
specific cause of these conditions can be found. Vivitonin may help in
slowing the development of
hearing and sight defects associated with ageing and, also slow the
development of cataracts in
aged animals.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Contraindicated in pregnant or lactating bitches, as the compound has
not yet been evaluated for
these animals.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
6 -10 mg propentofylline/kg bodyweight daily divided into two doses
given am and pm as follows:
BODYWEIGHT
TABLETS
DAILY TOTAL
DAILY TOTAL
kg
am pm
Tablets (50 mg)
Dose (mg/kg)
<5 - kg
5 - 8 kg
9 - 15 kg
16 - 25 kg
26 - 33 kg
34 - 50 kg
¼ ¼
½ ½
1 1
1 ½ 1 ½
2 2
3 3
½
1
2
3
4
6
6.3 - 10.0
6.3 - 10.0
6.7 - 11.1
6.0 - 9.4
6.1 - 7.7
6.0 - 8.8
The tablet can be administered directly onto the back of the tongue or
can be mixed with a small
ball of food. Administer the tablet on an empty stomach at least 30
minutes before feeding.
Continue treatment as required.
SIDE EFFECTS
Allergic skin reactions (e.g. urticaria), may occur rarely after
administration of Vivitonin and these
necessitate discontinuation of the treatment.
FIRST AID
If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre.
Phone Australia 131126, New
Zeala