Continence 40 mg/ml Syrup for Dogs
Active ingredient: Phenylpropanolamine
Form
Syrup
Species
Manufacturer
Fatro S.p.A.
VMD MA No.
11557/5008
What it's used for
Treatment of urinary incontinence associated with urethral sphincter incompetence in the bitch. Efficacy has only been demonstrated in ovariohysterectomise...
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Continence 40 mg/ml Syrup for Dogs — SPC Details
Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 27 Mar 2026.
the bitch.
Efficacy has only been demonstrated in ovariohysterectomised bitches.
0.15 ml per 5 kg bodyweight) twice daily in the feed. Alternatively, 1 mg/kg bodyweight
(equivalent to 0.1 ml per 5 kg bodyweight) may be administered three times daily in the feed.
The absorption rate is increased if the veterinary medicinal product is administered to fasted
dogs.
3. Invert the bottle and,
holding the syringe, pull
the piston downwards
aspiring the product slowly
into the dosing syringe, to
avoid the formation of air
bubbles. Stop at the mark
shown on the plunger
corresponding to the
required volume of the
product.
1. Remove the child-proof
security cap by pressing firmly
down and rotating
anticlockwise.
1..
with the piston all the way
down and insert the tip into
the dosing syringe adaptor.
Firmly push down.
5. Hold the dosing syringe on
top of the dog's food and push
the piston to the bottom to
ensure delivery of the full dose
of the product.
6. Replace the cap on
the bottle and screw
clockwise to close. Keep
the bottle out of sight
and reach of children.
4. Straighten the bottle and
grasp the lower part of the
syringe, close to the neck of
the bottle. Remove the
dosing syringe from the
bottle by turning carefully.
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Do not use in cases of hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients.
Do not administer to pregnant or lactating bitches.
Very rare
(<1 animal / 10,000 animals treated,
including isolated reports):
Hypersensitivity reaction.Undetermined frequency
(cannot be estimated from the available
data):
Loose stool; Diarrhoea; Decreased appetite;
Arrhythmia; Collapse.
Dizziness; Aggression; Restlessness.
*
Sympathomimetics may produce a wide range of effects, most of which mimic the results
of excessive stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system (e.g. effects on heart rate and
blood pressure).
Reporting adverse events is important. It allows continuous safety monitoring of a veterinary
medicinal product. Reports should be sent, preferably via a veterinarian, to either the
marketing authorisation holder or its local representative or the national competent authority
via the national reporting system. See the package leaflet for respective contact details.
In bitches less than 1 year old the possibility of anatomical disorders contributing to
incontinence should be considered prior to treatment.
The use of the veterinary medicinal product is not appropriate for the treatment of
behavioural causes of inappropriate urination.
Special precautions for safe use in the target species:
Phenylpropanolamine, a sympathomimetic drug, may affect the cardiovascular system,
especially blood pressure and heart rate, and should be used with caution in animals with
cardiovascular diseases.
Qualitative
and other constituents
liquid sorbitol (non crystallising)
AN: 03391/2023Page 2 of 6Care should be exercised in treating animals with severe renal or hepatic insufficiency,
diabetes mellitus, hyperadrenocorticism, glaucoma, hyperthyroidism or other metabolic
disorders.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal product
to animals
Phenylpropanolamine hydrochloride is toxic when ingested in higher doses. Adverse effects
may include dizziness, headache, nausea, insomnia or restlessness, and increased blood
pressure.
Accidental ingestion by a child may be fatal.
To avoid accidental ingestion, the veterinary medicinal product must be used and kept out
of sight and reach of children. Always replace the cap securely after use and store the
syringe and bottle inside the cardboard box at all times.
In case of accidental ingestion, seek medical attention immediately and show the package
leaflet or the label to the physician.
In the event of accidental skin contact, wash the contaminated area with soap and water.
Wash hands after handling the veterinary medicinal product.
This veterinary medicinal product may cause eye irritation. Avoid eye contact.
In case of accidental eye contact, rinse the eye thoroughly with clean water for about
15 minutes and consult a physician.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment:
Not applicable.
sympathomimetic drugs, anticholinergic drugs, tricyclic antidepressants or specific type B
monoamine oxidase inhibitors.
Keep the bottle and the syringe in the outer carton.
the piston to the bottom to
ensure delivery of the full dose
of the product.
This information is sourced from the official Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) published by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD). It is provided for informational purposes only and does not replace professional veterinary advice. Always consult your vet before administering any medication.
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