Corvental-D 200 mg Hard Capsules for Dogs
Active ingredient: Theophylline
Form
Capsule
Species
Manufacturer
Elanco GmbH
VMD MA No.
52127/3011
What it's used for
For the treatment of bronchitis and congestive heart failure in dogs.
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Corvental-D 200 mg Hard Capsules for Dogs — SPC Details
Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 26 Mar 2026.
Care should be taken to ensure that dogs are weighed carefully and accurately,
and the dose does not exceed 20 mg/kg body weight.
Revised: March 2025
AN: 04052/2024
synergistic interactions, resulting in exaggerated side effects may result.
Do not use in dogs with a known history of epileptiform seizures as convulsions
have been reported in patients on theophylline treatment, often with no preceding
signs of toxicity and in otherwise apparently normal animals.
Revised: March 2025
AN: 04052/2024
excitement, vomiting, diarrhoea, polydipsia, sedation, reduced appetite and
polyuria.
If signs of CNS excitement occur, (twitching, restlessness or convulsions)
discontinue treatment immediately.
i. Special precautions for use in animals
Theophylline should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. If
vomiting occurs, the dose should be reduced or the treatment discontinued.
ii. Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary
medicinal product to animals
In the case of accidental ingestion, seek medical advice immediately and
show the package leaflet or the label to the physician.
macrolide and fluoroquinolone antibiotics, such as erythromycin and enrofloxacin,
and decrease in patients receiving phenobarbitone or phenytoin.
Theophylline may reduce the convulsive threshold in patients receiving ketamine.
Administration of theophylline shortly before halothane anaesthesia may result in
arrhythmogenic effects.
Revised: March 2025
AN: 04052/2024
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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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