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Fortekor Flavour 5 mg Tablets for Cats and Dogs

Active ingredient: Benazepril Hydrochloride

Form

Tablet

Species

Cats Dogs

Manufacturer

Elanco GmbH

VMD MA No.

52127/5101

What it's used for

Dogs: Treatment of congestive heart failure. Cats: Reduction of proteinuria associated with chronic kidney disease.

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Clinical information

Fortekor Flavour 5 mg Tablets for Cats and Dogs — SPC Details

Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 26 Mar 2026.

Dogs:
Treatment of congestive heart failure.
Cats:
Reduction of proteinuria associated with chronic kidney disease.
Do not use in cases of hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients.
Do not use in cases of hypotension, hypovolaemia, hyponatraemia or acute renal failure.
Do not use in cases of cardiac output failure due to aortic or pulmonary stenosis.
Do not use during pregnancy or lactation (section 4.7).
Dogs;
Rare
(1 to 10 animals / 10,000 animals treated):
Diarrhoea, Vomiting,
Anorexia, Fatigue
Very rare
(<1 animal / 10,000 animals treated,
including isolated reports):
Elevated creatinine
Incoordination,
In dogs with chronic kidney disease, the product may increase plasma creatinine concentrations
at the start of therapy. A moderate increase in plasma creatinine concentrations following
administration of ACE inhibitors is compatible with the reduction in glomerular hypertension
induced by these agents and is therefore not necessarily a reason to stop therapy in the absence
of other signs.
In double-blind clinical trials in dogs with congestive heart failure, the veterinary medicinal
product was well tolerated with an incidence of adverse reactions lower than observed in
placebo-treated dogs.
Cats:
Rare
(1 to 10 animals / 10,000 animals treated):
Diarrhoea Emesis,
Anorexia, Dehydration, Lethargy
Very rare
(<1 animal / 10,000 animals treated,
including isolated reports):
Elevated creatinine
Increased appetite, Weight gain

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In cats with chronic kidney disease, the productmay increase plasma creatinine concentrations at
the start of therapy. A moderate increase in plasma creatinine concentrations following
administration of ACE inhibitors is compatible with the reduction in glomerular hypertension
induced by these agents, and is therefore not necessarily a reason to stop therapy in the absence
of other signs.

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 also the last section of the
package leaflet for respective contact details.
None.

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i) Special precautions for use in animals
No evidence of renal toxicity of the veterinary medicinal product has been observed (in
dogs or cats) during clinical trials, however, as is routine in cases of chronic kidney
disease, it is recommended to monitor plasma creatinine, urea and erythrocyte counts
during therapy.
The efficacy and safety of the veterinary medicinal product has not been established in
dogs and cats below 2.5 kg body weight.
ii) Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal
product to animals
Wash hands after use.
In case of accidental oral ingestion, seek medical advice immediately and show the
package leaflet or the label to the physician.
Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors have been found to affect the unborn child
during pregnancy in humans. Pregnant women should take special care to avoid
accidental oral exposure.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment:
Not applicable.
iii) Other precautions
Not applicable.
In dogs with congestive heart failure, the veterinary medicinal product has been given in
combination with digoxin, diuretics, pimobendan and anti-arrhythmic veterinary medicinal
products without demonstrable adverse interactions.
In humans, the combination of ACE inhibitors and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
(NSAIDs) can lead to reduced anti-hypertensive efficacy or impaired renal function. The
combination of the product and other anti-hypertensive agents (e.g. calcium channel
blockers, -blockers or diuretics), anaesthetics or sedatives may lead to additive
hypotensive effects. Therefore, concurrent use of NSAIDs or other medications with a
hypotensive effect should be considered with care. Renal function and signs of
hypotension (lethargy, weakness etc) should be monitored closely and treated as
necessary.
Interactions with potassium preserving diuretics like spironolactone, triamterene or
amiloride cannot be ruled out. It is recommended to monitor plasma potassium levels
when using the veterinary medicinal product in combination with a potassium sparing
diuretic because of the risk of hyperkalaemia.
Do not store above 25 C.
Each time an unused half tablet is stored, it should be returned to the open blister space,
inserted back into the cardboard box and kept in a safe place out of the sight and reach of
children.
Not applicable.
5.

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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