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Emedog 1 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Dogs

Active ingredient: Apomorphine

Form

Injection

Species

Dogs

Manufacturer

Domes Pharma

VMD MA No.

54982/3002

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Clinical information

Emedog 1 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Dogs — SPC Details

Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 27 Mar 2026.

Single injection at a dosage of 0.1 mg of apomorphine/kg bodyweight (equivalent to 1
ampoule of 1 ml/10 kg BW).
To ensure a correct dosage, body weight should be determined as accurately as
possible.
Do not use in cases of depression of the Central Nervous System (CNS).
Do not use in cats and other species.
Do not use in cases of ingestion of caustic agents (acids or alkalies), foamy products,
volatile substances, organic solvents and non-blunt objects (e.g. glass).
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Do not use in animals which are hypoxic, dyspneic, seizuring, in hyperexcitation,
extremely weak, ataxic, comatose, lacking normal pharyngeal reflexes, or suffering other
marked neurologic impairments that could lead to aspiration pneumonia.
Do not use in cases of circulatory failure, shock and anesthesia.
Do not use in animals which are previously treated with Dopamine-Antagonists
(Neuroleptics).
Do not use in cases of hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients.
Dogs:
Very common
(>1 animal / 10 animals
treated):
Drowsiness
Decreased (or loss) appetite
, increased
salivation
Immediate pain upon injection (mild to moderate)
Common
(1 to 10 animals / 100 animals
treated):
Dehydration (slight)
Cardiac rhythm disorders
1,2
Very rare
(<1 animal / 10,000 animals
treated, including isolated
reports):
Ataxia
These adverse events are transient and may be related to the physiological response
to expulsive efforts.
Tachycardia followed by bradycardia.
Multiple episodes of vomiting may be observed, and vomiting may occur up to several
hours after the injection.
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 section “contact details” of
the package leaflet.
Expulsive efforts with or without vomiting are likely to be seen from 2 and 15 minutes
after the injection of the veterinary medicinal product and may last from to 2 minutes to
2,5 hours (as observed in one clinical trial).
Some dogs may not respond to this veterinary medicinal product. If emesis is not induced
following a single injection, do not repeat the injection, as it will not be effective and may
provoke clinical signs of toxicity (see section “Symptoms of overdose (and where
applicable, emergency procedures and antidotes)”.

Special precautions for safe use in the target species:
In dogs with known severe hepatic failure, the risk/benefit balance should be considered
by the veterinarian.
Before administering the veterinary medicinal product, consideration must be given to
the time of the ingestion of the substance (in relation to gastric emptying times) and on
the suitability of inducing emesis based the type of substance ingested (see also section
3.3).
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal
product to animals:
This veterinary medicinal product may cause nausea and somnolence. In case of
accidental self-injection, seek medical advice immediately and show the package leaflet
or the label to the physician. DO NOT DRIVE, as sedation may occur.
Apomorphine has been shown to have teratogenic effects in laboratory animals and is
excreted in breast milk. Pregnant or breast-feeding women should avoid handling the
veterinary medicinal product.
This veterinary medicinal product may cause hypersensitivity reactions. People with
known hypersensitivity to apomorphine or any of the excipients should avoid contact with
the veterinary medicinal product.
If the veterinary medicinal product comes into contact with the skin or eyes, rinse
immediately with water.
Wash hands after use.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment:
Not applicable.
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Neuroleptics (e.g.: chlorpromazine, haloperidol), and anti-emetics (metoclopramide,
domperidone) reduce or suppress the emesis induced by the administration of
apomorphine.
The administration or the prior ingestion of opiates or barbiturates can induce additive
CNS effects and respiratory depression with apomorphine.
Caution is advised when dogs are receiving other dopamine agonist like cabergoline due
to possible additive effects such as exacerbation or inhibition of vomiting.
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Store in the original package. Protect from light.
Any solution remaining in the ampoule following withdrawal of the required dose should
be discarded.
Not applicable.
4.

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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