Dermipred 20 mg Tablets for Dogs

Glucocorticoids administration is to induce an improvement in clinical signs rather
than a cure. The treatment should be combined with treatment of the underlying
disease and/or environmental control.

Special precautions for safe use in the target species:
In cases where a bacterial infection is present the product should be used in
association with suitable antibacterial therapy. Pharmacologically-active dose
levels may result adrenal insufficiency. This may become apparent particularly after
withdrawal of corticosteroid treatment. This effect may be minimised by institution
of alternate-day therapy if practical. The dosage should be reduced and withdrawn
gradually to avoid precipitation of adrenal insufficiency (see section 3.9).
Corticoids such as prednisolone, exacerbate proteinaceous catabolism.
Consequently, the product should be carefully administered in old or malnourished
animals.
Corticoids such as prednisolone should be used with caution in patients with
hypertension, epilepsy, burns, previous steroid myopathy, in immunocompromised
animals and in young animals as corticosteroids may induce a delayed growth.
Treatment with the veterinary medicinal product may interfere with vaccination
efficacy. (See section 3.8)
Special monitoring is required in animals presenting with renal insufficiency. Use
only after careful benefit-risk assessment by the responsible veterinarian.
The tablets are flavoured. In order to avoid any accidental ingestion, store tablets out
of reach of the animals.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal
product to animals
Prednisolone or other corticosteroids may cause hypersensitivity (allergic
reactions). People with known hypersensitivity to prednisolone or other
corticosteroids, or any of the excipients, should avoid contact with the veterinary
medicinal product.
To avoid accidental ingestion, particularly by a child, unused part-tablets should be
returned to the open blister space and inserted back into the carton. In case of
accidental ingestion, especially by a child, seek medical advice immediately and
show the package leaflet or the label to the physician.
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Corticosteroids can cause foetal malformations; therefore it is recommended that
pregnant women avoid contact with the veterinary medicinal product. Immediately
wash hands thoroughly after handling the tablets.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment:
Not applicable.