Pimotab 5 mg Chewable Tablets for Dogs
Active ingredient: Pimobendan
Form
Chewable
Species
Manufacturer
CP Pharma Handelsgesellschaft mbH
VMD MA No.
20916/4029
What it's used for
For the treatment of canine congestive heart failure originating from dilated cardiomyopathy or valvular insufficiency (mitral and/or tricuspid valve regur...
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Pimotab 5 mg Chewable Tablets for Dogs — SPC Details
Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 26 Mar 2026.
cardiomyopathy or valvular insufficiency (mitral and/or tricuspid valve regurgitation).
(See also section 4.9).
Do not exceed the recommended dosage.
Determine the bodyweight accurately before treatment to ensure correct dosage.
The dose should be orally administered and within the dose range of 0.2 mg to 0.6
mg pimobendan/kg bodyweight, divided into two daily doses. The preferable daily
dose is 0.5 mg/kg bodyweight, divided into two daily doses (0.25 mg/kg bodyweight
each). Each dose should be given approximately 1 hour before feeding.
This corresponds to:
One 5 mg chewable tablet in the morning and one 5 mg chewable tablet in the
evening for a body weight of 20 kg.
Chewable tablets can be divided into four equal parts, for dosage accuracy,
according to the bodyweight.
The product may be combined with a diuretic treatment, e.g. furosemide.
In case of congestive heart failure a life-long treatment is recommended. The
maintenance dose should be individually adjusted according to the severity of the
disease.
improvement in cardiac output cannot be achieved for functional or anatomical
reasons (e.g. aortic stenosis).
Do not use in cases of known hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the
excipients.
Revised: May 2024
AN: 03334/2023 & 03336/2023
can occur. However, these effects are dose-dependent and can be avoided by
reducing the dose.
In rare cases transient diarrhoea, anorexia or lethargy have been observed.
Although a relationship with pimobendan has not been clearly established, in very
rare cases, signs of effects on primary haemostasis (petechiae on mucous
membranes, subcutaneous haemorrhages) may be observed during treatment.
These signs disappear when the treatment is withdrawn. In rare cases, an increase
in mitral valve regurgitation has been observed during chronic pimobendan treatment
in dogs with mitral valve disease.
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)
- very rare (less than 1 animal in 10,000 animals treated, including isolated reports).
Revised: May 2024
AN: 03334/2023 & 03336/2023
Special precautions for use in animals
The blood glucose should be tested regularly during treatment in dogs with existing
diabetes mellitus.
Since pimobendan is metabolised mainly via the liver, it should not be used in dogs
with severe impairment of liver function.
Monitoring of cardiac function and morphology is recommended in animals treated
with pimobendan.
(See also section 4.6).
The chewable 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
This product may cause tachycardia, orthostatic hypotension, flushing of the face and
headaches.
To avoid accidental ingestion, especially by a child, unused tablet parts should be
placed back into the blister and carton and carefully kept away from children. Part
used tablets should be used at the time of the next dose.
In case of accidental ingestion, seek medical advice immediately and show the
package leaflet or the label to the physician.
Wash hands after use.
and pimobendan was observed. The pimobendan-induced increase in cardiac
contractility is attenuated by calcium antagonists and by β-antagonists.
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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