Vetoryl 120 mg Chewable Tablets for Dogs
Active ingredient: Trilostane
Form
Chewable
Species
Manufacturer
Dechra Regulatory B.V.
VMD MA No.
50406/3005
What it's used for
For the treatment of pituitary-dependent and adrenal-dependent hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing’s disease and syndrome).
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Vetoryl 120 mg Chewable Tablets for Dogs — SPC Details
Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 27 Mar 2026.
hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing’s disease and syndrome).
Administer once daily, with food.
To ensure a correct dosage, body weight should be determined as accurately as
possible.
Titrate the dose according to individual response, as determined by monitoring (see
below). If a dose increase is required, use the appropriate tablet strength and tablet
part to slowly increase the once daily dose. A wide range of divisible tablet strengths
enables optimum dosing for the individual dog. Administer the lowest dose necessary
to control the clinical signs.
Ultimately, if symptoms are not adequately controlled for an entire 24 hour inter-dose
period, consider increasing the total daily dose by up to 50% and dividing it equally
between morning and evening doses.
A small number of animals may require doses significantly in excess of 10 mg per kg
body weight per day. In these situations, appropriate additional monitoring should be
implemented.
A dose adjustment may be necessary if the dog is swapped from Vetoryl hard
capsules to Vetoryl chewable tablets, or vice versa, as a strict interchangeability
between the two products cannot be assured, as some dogs may respond differently
to the change in pharmaceutical form.
Monitoring:
Samples should be taken for biochemistry (including electrolytes) and an
adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) stimulation test pre-treatment following initial
diagnosis, and then at 10 days, 4 weeks, 12 weeks, and thereafter every 3 months,
for monitoring at regular intervals, after each dose adjustment, or if swapping from
Vetoryl hard capsules to Vetoryl chewable tablets, or vice versa. It is imperative that
ACTH stimulation tests are performed 4-6 hours post-dosing to enable accurate
interpretation of results. Dosing in the morning is preferable as this will allow your
veterinary surgeon to perform monitoring tests 4-6 hours following administration of
the dose. Regular assessment of the clinical progress of the disease should also be
made at each of the above time points.
In the event of a non-stimulatory ACTH stimulation test during monitoring, treatment
should be stopped for 7 days and then re-started at a lower dose. Repeat the ACTH
stimulation test after a further 14 days. If the result is still non-stimulatory, stop
treatment until clinical signs of hyperadrenocorticism recur. Repeat the ACTH
stimulation test one month after re-starting treatment.
Tablets can be divided into 2 or 4 equal parts to ensure accurate dosing. Place the
tablet on a flat surface, with its scored side facing up and the convex (rounded) side
facing the surface.
2 equal parts: press down with your thumbs on both sides of the tablet.
4 equal parts: press down with your thumb in the middle of the tablet.
insufficiency.
Do not use in cases of hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the
excipients.
Qualitative composition of excipients
and other constituents
Maize starchLactose, monohydrateCellulose, microcrystallineSodium starch glycolate (type A)Silica, colloidal hydratedMagnesium stearateYeast (dried)Chicken flavour
Do not use in dogs weighing less than 5 kg.
Uncommon
(1 to 10 animals / 1,000
animals
treated):
Lethargy
a,b
, Anorexia
a,b
, Vomiting
a,b
, Diarrhoea
a,b
Rare
(1 to 10 animals / 10,000
animals treated):
Hypoadrenocorticism
c
, Hypersalivation
d
,
Bloated
d
, Ataxia
d
, Muscle tremor
d
, Skin
disorders
d
, Renal insufficiency
e
, Arthritis
e
,
Weakness
a,b
Very rare
(<1 animal / 10,000 animals
treated, including isolated
reports):
Adrenal necrosis
f
, Sudden death
a
associated with iatrogenic hypoadrenocorticism, particularly if monitoring is not
adequate (see section 3.9); generally reversible within a variable period following
withdrawal of treatment.
b
Has been seen in dogs treated with trilostane in the absence of evidence of
hypoadrenocorticism.
c
including Acute Addisonian Crisis (collapse) (see section 3.10).
d
mild
e
unmasked by treatment with the product due to a reduction in endogenous
corticosteroid levels.
f
may result in hypoadrenocorticism
Corticosteroid withdrawal syndrome or hypocortisolaemia should be distinguished
from hypoadrenocorticism by evaluation of serum electrolytes.
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.
Where there is no apparent response to treatment, the diagnosis should be re-
evaluated. Dose increases may be necessary.
Veterinarians should be aware that dogs with hyperadrenocorticism are at increased
risk of pancreatitis. This risk may not diminish following treatment with trilostane.
Special precautions for safe use in the target species:
As the majority of cases of hyperadrenocorticism are diagnosed in dogs between the
ages of 10 – 15 years, other pathological processes are frequently present. It is
particularly important to screen cases for primary hepatic disease and renal
insufficiency as the veterinary medicinal product is contraindicated in these cases.
Subsequent close monitoring during treatment should be carried out. Particular
attention should be paid to liver enzymes, electrolytes, urea and creatinine.
The presence of diabetes mellitus and hyperadrenocorticism together requires
specific monitoring. If a dog has previously been treated with mitotane, its adrenal
function will have been reduced. Experience in the field suggests that an interval of at
least a month should elapse between cessation of mitotane and the introduction of
trilostane. Close monitoring of adrenal function is advised, as dogs may be more
susceptible to the effects of trilostane.
The veterinary medicinal product should be used with extreme caution in dogs with
pre-existing anaemia as further reductions in packed-cell volume and haemoglobin
may occur. Dogs should be monitored at regular intervals for primary hepatic
disease, renal disease, and for diabetes mellitus.
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:
Trilostane may decrease testosterone synthesis and has anti-progesterone
properties. Women who are pregnant or are intending to become pregnant should
avoid handling the veterinary medicinal product.
Wash hands after use. People with known hypersensitivity to trilostane or any of the
excipients should avoid contact with the veterinary medicinal product.
To prevent children from having access to the tablets, used blister packs should be
stored in the original carton out of sight and reach of children.
In case of accidental ingestion, seek medical advice immediately and show the
package leaflet or label to the physician. Accidental ingestion may cause adverse
effects including vomiting and diarrhoea.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment:
Not applicable.
studied. Given that hyperadrenocorticism tends to occur in older dogs, many will be
receiving concurrent medication. In clinical studies, no interactions were observed.
The risk of hyperkalaemia developing should be considered if trilostane is used in
conjunction with potassium-sparing diuretics or angiotensin converting enzyme
(ACE) inhibitors. The concurrent use of such drugs should be subject to a risk-benefit
analysis by the veterinary surgeon, as death (including sudden death) has been
reported in dogs when treated concurrently with trilostane and an ACE inhibitor.
be used at the next administration.
Do not store above 30°C.
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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