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Tramvetol 50 mg Tablets for Dogs

Active ingredient: Tramadol Hydrochloride

Form

Tablet

Species

Dogs

Manufacturer

Virbac

VMD MA No.

05653/3051

What it's used for

For the reduction of mild postoperative pain.

Full indications, dosage and side effects ↓
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Clinical information

Tramvetol 50 mg Tablets for Dogs — SPC Details

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

For the reduction of mild postoperative pain.
The recommended dose is 2-4 mg tramadol hydrochloride per kg bodyweight every 8
hours or as needed based on the intensity of pain.
Minimum dosing interval is 6 hours. The recommended maximum daily dose is 16 mg
tramadol hydrochloride per kg bodyweight. As the individual response to tramadol is
variable and depends partly on the dosage, the age of the patient, individual
differences in pain sensitivity and general condition, the optimal dosing regimen
should be individually tailored using the above dose and re-treatment interval ranges.
The dog should be examined regularly by a veterinarian to assess if additional
analgesia is subsequently required. Additional analgesia can be administered by
increasing the tramadol dose until the maximum daily dose is reached, and/or by
following a multimodal analgesic approach with the addition of other suitable
analgesics.
Please note that this dosing table is intended as a guide for dispensing the veterinary
medicinal product at the high end of the dose range: 4 mg tramadol hydrochloride per
kg bodyweight. It states the number of tablets required to administer 4 mg tramadol
hydrochloride per kg bodyweight.
4 mg / kg
bodyweig
ht
No Tablets Tramadol 50 mg
< 6.25 kgNA
6.25 kg ½ 12.5 kg 1 18.75 kg 1 + ½ 25 kg 2 31.25 kg 2 + ½ 37.5 kg 3 50 kg4 62.5 kg
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Tablets can be divided into 2 equal parts to ensure accurate dosing.
To divide the tablet, take it with its scored side facing up and press down with your
thumbs on both sides of the tablet.
Do not administer in conjunction with tricyclic antidepressants, monoamine oxidase
inhibitors and serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
Do not use in cases of hypersensitivity to tramadol or to any of the excipients.
Do not use in animals with epilepsy.
Dogs:
Common
(1 to 10 animals / 100 animals
treated):
Sedation
, Drowsiness
Uncommon
(1 to 10 animals / 1 000 animals
treated):
Nausea, VomitingRare
(1 to 10 animals / 10 000 animals
treated):
Hypersensitivity reaction
Very rare
(<1 animal / 10 000 animals
treated, including isolated reports):
Convulsion
1
Mild, especially when higher doses are given
The treatment should be discontinued
In dogs with a low seizure threshold
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 the national competent authority via the
national reporting system. See the package leaflet for respective contact details.
The analgesic effects of tramadol hydrochloride may be variable. This is thought to
be due to individual differences in the metabolism of the drug to the primary active
metabolite O-desmethyltramadol. In some dogs (non-responders) this may result in
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the veterinary medicinal product failing to provide analgesia. For chronic pain,
multimodal analgesia should be considered. Dogs should be monitored regularly by a
veterinarian to ensure adequate pain relief. In case of recurrence of pain or
insufficient analgesia the analgesic protocol may need to be reconsidered.

Special precautions for safe use in the target species:
Use with caution in dogs with renal or hepatic impairment. In dogs with hepatic
impairment the metabolism of tramadol to the active metabolites may be decreased
which may reduce the efficacy of the veterinary medicinal product. One of the active
metabolites of tramadol is renally excreted and therefore in dogs with renal
impairment the dosing regimen used may need to be adjusted. Renal and hepatic
function should be monitored when using this veterinary medicinal product.
Cessation of long-term analgesic therapy should be done gradually whenever
possible.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal
product to animals:
Tramadol may cause sedation, nausea and dizziness after accidental ingestion,
especially by children. To avoid accidental ingestion, particularly by a child, unused
tablet parts should be returned to the open blister space and inserted back into the
carton and kept in a safe place out of the sight and reach of children.
In case of accidental ingestion, particularly by children, seek medical advice
immediately and show the package leaflet or the label to the physician. In case of
accidental ingestion by adults: DO NOT DRIVE as sedation may occur.
People with known hypersensitivity to tramadol or any of the excipients should avoid
contact with the veterinary medicinal product.
Wash hands after use.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment:
Not applicable.
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Concomitant administration of this veterinary medicinal product with depressant
drugs of the central nervous system may potentiate the effects on C.N.S and
respiratory depressant effects.
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This veterinary medicinal product can increase the effect of drugs that lower the
seizure threshold. Drugs that inhibit (e.g. cimetidine and erythromycin) or induce (e.g.
carbamazepine) CYP450 mediated metabolism may have an effect on the analgesic
effect of this veterinary medicinal product. The clinical relevance of this interaction
has not yet been definitively studied.The combination with mixed agonist/antagonists
(e.g. buprenorphine, butorphanol) and the veterinary medicinal product is not
advisable, because the analgesic effect of a pure agonist may be theoretically
reduced in such circumstances. See also section 3.3.
This veterinary medicinal product does not require any special storage conditions.
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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