Vetmedin 0.75 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Dogs
Active ingredient: Pimobendan
Form
Injection
Species
Manufacturer
Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health UK Limited
VMD MA No.
08327/5030
What it's used for
To initiate treatment of canine congestive heart failure originating from valvular insufficiency (mitral and/or tricuspid regurgitation) or dilated cardiom...
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Vetmedin 0.75 mg/ml Solution for Injection 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.
excipients.
Do not use in cases of hypertrophic cardiomyopathies or clinical conditions
where an augmentation of cardiac output is not possible for functional or
anatomical reasons (e.g. aortic stenosis).
Rare
(1 to 10 animals / 10,000
animals treated):
- Vomiting, diarrhoea
- Anorexia
, lethargy
- Increased heart rate
1
Transient
Due to a moderate chronotropic effect
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 the package leaflet for respective contact details.
Special precautions for use in animals:
In case of accidental subcutaneous injection temporary swelling and mild to
slight resorptive inflammatory reactions can occur at or below the injection site.
Revised: October 2024
AN: 02172/2023
For single administration only.
The veterinary medicinal product should be used for the initiation of treatment of
congestive heart failure in dogs, following a risk:benefit assessment by the
responsible veterinarian, taking into account the overall health status of the dog.
Before treatment, diagnosis should be made by the means of a comprehensive
physical and cardiac examination which should include echocardiography or
radiography where appropriate.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary
medicinal product to animals:
In case of accidental self-injection, seek medical advice immediately and show
the package leaflet or the label to the physician.
Wash hands after use.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment:
Not applicable.
Other precautions:
Not applicable.
ouabain and pimobendan was detected. The pimobendan-induced increase in
Revised: October 2024
AN: 02172/2023
contractility of the heart is attenuated in the presence of the calcium antagonist
verapamil and the ß-antagonist propranolol.
conditions.
This veterinary medicinal product does not contain an antimicrobial
preservative.
This veterinary medicinal product is intended for single use only.
Any veterinary medicinal product remaining in the bottle after withdrawal of the
required dose should be discarded.
Revised: October 2024
AN: 02172/2023
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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