Vetmedin Chew 2.5 mg Chewable Tablets for Dogs

The veterinary medicinal product has not been tested in cases of asymptomatic
DCM in Dobermans with atrial fibrillation or sustained ventricular tachycardia.
The veterinary medicinal product has not been tested in cases of asymptomatic
myxomatous mitral valve disease in dogs with significant supraventricular
and/or ventricular tachyarrhythmia.

Special precautions for use in animals:
The blood glucose should be tested regularly during treatment in dogs with
existing diabetes mellitus.
For use in the preclinical stage of dilated cardiomyopathy (asymptomatic with an
increase in left ventricular end-systolic and end-diastolic diameter), a diagnosis
should be made by means of a comprehensive cardiac examination (incl.
echocardiographic examination and possibly Holter monitoring).
For use in the preclinical stage of myxomatous mitral valve disease (stage B2,
according to ACVIM consensus: asymptomatic with mitral murmur ≥
cardiomegaly due to myxomatous mitral valve disease), a diagnosis should be
made by means of a comprehensive physical and cardiac examination which
should include echocardiography or radiography where appropriate.
Monitoring of cardiac function and morphology is recommended in animals
treated with pimobendan.
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:
Wash hands after use.
To avoid accidental ingestion of the veterinary medicinal product by a child,
divided or unused tablets should be returned to the open blister pocket and
placed back in the cardboard box.
In case of accidental ingestion, seek medical advice immediately and show the
package leaflet or the label to the physician.
Advice to doctors: accidental ingestion, especially by a child, may lead to the
occurrence of tachycardia, orthostatic hypotension, flushing of the face and
headaches.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment:
Not applicable.

Revised: October 2024
AN: 02394/2023
Other precautions:
Not applicable.