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MiPet Benazapet 20 mg Tablets for Dogs

Active ingredient: Benazepril Hydrochloride

Form

Tablet

Species

Dogs

Manufacturer

Elanco Europe Ltd

VMD MA No.

00879/5084

What it's used for

Dogs: Treatment of congestive heart failure.

Full indications, dosage and side effects ↓
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Clinical information

MiPet Benazapet 20 mg Tablets for Dogs — SPC Details

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

Dogs:
Treatment of congestive heart failure.
MiPet Benazapet tablets should be given orally once daily, with or without
food. The duration of treatment is unlimited.
MiPet Benazapet 20 mg tablets are flavoured and are taken voluntarily by
most dogs.
MiPet Benazapet should be administered orally at a minimum dose of 0.25 mg
(range 0.25-0.5) benazepril hydrochloride/kg body weight once daily,
according to the following table:
MiPet Benazapet 20 mg tabletsWeight of dog
(kg)
Standard doseDouble dose>20-400.5 tablet1 tablet>40-801 tablet2 tablets

Revised: December 2025
MA split from NI Expiry following AN: 02088/2025
The dose may be doubled, still administered once daily, to a minimum dose of
0.5mg/kg (range 0.5-1.0), if judged clinically necessary and advised by the
veterinary surgeon.
Do not use in cases of cardiac output failure due to aortic or pulmonary stenosis.
Do not use in case 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 pregnancy or lactation (section 4.7).
In double-blind clinical trials in dogs with congestive heart failure, benazepril
hydrochloride was well tolerated with an incidence of adverse reactions lower
than observed in placebo-treated dogs. A small number of dogs may exhibit
transient vomiting, incoordination or signs of fatigue. On rare occasions
diarrhoea and anorexia have been reported in dogs.
In dogs with chronic kidney disease, MiPet Benazapet 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.
'The frequency of adverse reactions is defined using the following convention:
- very common (more than 1 in 10 animals treated displaying adverse
reaction(s))
- common (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 100 animals treated)
- uncommon (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 1,000 animals treated)
- rare (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 10,000 animals treated)

Revised: December 2025
MA split from NI Expiry following AN: 02088/2025
- very rare (less than 1 animal in 10,000 animals treated, including isolated
reports).
None.

Revised: December 2025
MA split from NI Expiry following AN: 02088/2025

i. Special precautions for use in animals
The efficacy and safety of MiPet Benazapet has not been established in
dogs below 2.5 kg body weight.
No evidence of renal toxicity to benazepril hydrochloride has been observed
in dogs 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.
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 label or the package leaflet to the physician. Pregnant women
should take special care to avoid accidental oral exposure because
angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors have been found to affect
the unborn child during pregnancy in humans.
In dogs with congestive heart failure, benazepril hydrochloride tablets have
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 benazepril
hydrochloride and other anti-hypertensive agents (e.g. calcium channel
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 benazepril in combination with a
potassium-sparing diuretic because of the risk of hyperkalaemia.
This veterinary medicinal product does not require any special storage
conditions.
Return half tablet to blister pocket and store in original carton, use at next
administration.

Revised: December 2025
MA split from NI Expiry following AN: 02088/2025
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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