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Vitofyllin 100 mg Film-coated Tablets for Dogs

Active ingredient: Propentofylline

Form

Tablet

Species

Dogs

Manufacturer

WDT-Wirtschaftsgenossenschaft deutscher Tieraerzte eG

VMD MA No.

32829/3001

What it's used for

improvement in dullness, lethargy and overall demeanour in dogs. AN: 02735/2022Page 2 of 5

Full indications, dosage and side effects ↓
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Paying less for Propentofylline

  1. 1

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    They must provide one on request. Under the CMA Order the fee is capped at £21 from 2027.

  2. 2

    Fill it at a registered online retailer

    The CMA found online pharmacies 50–60% cheaper than practice dispensing on common medicines — typically £200–£300 a year.

Prescription required

Your vet must provide a written prescription on request. You can then purchase from any licensed online retailer.

Clinical information

Vitofyllin 100 mg Film-coated Tablets for Dogs — SPC Details

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

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To ensure administration of the correct dose, the body weight of the animal should be
determined before treatment.
More accurate dosing may be achieved by using either quarters of the 100 mg tablets
or a combination of 100 mg and 50 mg tablets. Dogs of less than 20 kg can be given
Vitofyllin 50 mg film-coated tablets for dogs.
The tablets can be administered directly onto the back of the dog's tongue or can be
mixed in a small ball of food and should be administered at least 30 minutes before
feeding.
Refer to section 3.7.
Do not use in dogs weighing less than 5 kg.
Do not use in cases of hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the
excipients.
Dogs:
Rare
(1 to 10 animals / 10,000
animals treated)
Allergic skin reactions*, vomiting*, cardiac
disorder*
* In these cases, the treatment should be stopped.
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 also the last section of the
package leaflet for respective contact details.
None.

Special precautions for safe use in the target species:
Specific diseases (e.g. kidney disease) should be treated accordingly.
Consideration should be given to rationalising the medication of dogs already
receiving treatment for congestive heart failure or bronchial disease.
In the case of renal failure, the dose should be reduced.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal
product to animals:
Care should be taken to avoid accidental ingestion.
In case of accidental ingestion, 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.
None known.
Store in the original blister package.
Keep the blister packs in the outer carton.
Store in a dry place.
Divided tablets should be stored in the blister pack.
Not applicable.

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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