Vetmedin Chewable Tablets for Dogs
Prescription regulations changed on the 17th of November. Please make sure with your vet before you upload your prescription that it contains all the new information, or your order will be subject to delays. More information here Standards & Advice update: Advice published on amended Veterinary Medicines Regulations - Professionals
Vetmedin Chewable Tablets for Dogs
Vetmedin Chewable Tablets are indicated for the treatment of:
- Canine congestive heart failure originating from dilated cardiomyopathy or valvular insufficiency (mitral and/or tricuspid valve regurgitation).
- Dilated cardiomyopathy in the preclinical stage (asymptomatic with an increase in left ventricular end-systolic and end-diastolic diameter) in Doberman Pinschers following echocardiographic diagnosis of cardiac disease.
- Dogs with myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) in the preclinical stage (asymptomatic with a systolic mitral murmur and evidence of increased heart size) to delay the onset of clinical symptoms of heart failure.
Please make sure you order what is written on your prescription (capsules or tablets) as the capsules cannot be split in half for half dosage.
Please select the medication size and type (tablet/capsule) exactly as stated on your prescription.
Read all product instructions carefully and use as directed by your vet.
Vetmedin Flavour Tablets can be taken by your dog as a treat and should be given twice a day about an hour before food. Dosage is calculated according to bodyweight.
Vetmedin should only be used to treat cardiac insufficiency in dogs. It shouldn't be used with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy cases or where cardiac output cannot be increased because of functional or anatomical causes. Read product data for full contraindications and warnings.
1) Obtain a valid prescription from your vet
2) Upload your prescription when you place your order or post, fax or email it to us In some cases, such as for controlled drugs (e.g. Epiphen) we require the original prescription to be posted to us.
See further details on Obtaining a prescription and Repeat prescriptions in our Prescription Regulations document
Vetmedin Chewable Tablets for Dogs - Prescription Only Medication (POM-V). Used to help treat dogs with heart failure caused by weakened, enlarged hearts or leaky heart valves.