Pimocard 5 mg Flavoured Tablets for Dogs
Active ingredient: Pimobendan
Form
Tablet
Species
Manufacturer
Eurovet Animal Health B.V.
VMD MA No.
16849/5022
What it's used for
For the treatment of canine congestive heart failure originating from valvular insufficiency (mitral and/or tricuspid regurgitation) or dilated cardiomyopa...
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Pimocard 5 mg Flavoured Tablets for Dogs — SPC Details
Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 26 Mar 2026.
insufficiency (mitral and/or tricuspid regurgitation) or dilated cardiomyopathy.
Determine the body weight accurately before treatment to ensure correct dosage.
The tablets should be administered orally at a dose range of 0.2 mg to 0.6 mg
pimobendan/kg body weight per day. The preferable daily dose is 0.5 mg
pimobendan/kg body weight. The dose should be divided into two administrations
(0.25 mg/kg body weight each), one half of the dose in the morning and the other half
approximately 12 hours later. Each dose should be given approximately one hour
before feeding.
The product may be combined with a diuretic treatment such as furosemide.
To break a double scored tablet into quarters, place the
tablet on an even surface with the scored side up and
apply pressure on the middle with your thumb.
improvement in cardiac output cannot be achieved for functional or anatomical
reasons (e.g. aortic stenosis).
Since pimobendan is metabolised mainly via the liver, it should not be used in dogs
with severe impairment of liver function.See also section 4.7.
cases. However, these effects are dose-dependent and can be avoided by reducing the
dose.
Transient diarrhoea, anorexia or lethargy have been observed in rare cases.
An increase in mitral valve regurgitation has rarely been observed during chronic
pimobendan treatment in dogs with mitral valve disease.
signs of effects on primary haemostasis (petechiae on mucous membranes,
subcutaneous haemorrhages) may be observed during treatment in very rare cases,
although a relationship with pimobendan has not been clearly established,. These signs
disappear when the treatment is withdrawn.
The frequency of adverse reactions is defined using the following convention:
- very common (more than 1 in 10 animals treated-displaying adverse reactions)
- 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)
- very rare (less than 1 animal in 10,000 animals treated, including isolated reports).
Special precautions for use in animals
Blood glucose should be tested regularly during treatment in dogs with existing
diabetes mellitus.
Revised: July 2018
AN: 01668/2017
Monitoring of cardiac function and morphology is recommended in animals treated
with pimobendan.
See also section 4.6.
The tablets are flavoured. In order to avoid any accidental ingestion, store tablets out
of reach of animals.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal
product to animals
In case of accidental ingestion, seek medical advice immediately and show the
package leaflet or the label to the physician.
Wash hands after use.
Advice to doctors: accidental ingestion, especially by a child may lead to the
occurrence of tachycardia, orthostatic hypotension, flushing of the face and
headaches.
This product may cause cardiovascular effects in the event of accidental ingestion.
pimobendan was detected. The pimobendan-induced increase in contractility of the
heart is attenuated in the presence of the calcium antagonist verapamil and diltiazem
and the β-antagonist propranolol.
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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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