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Phenylpropanolamine Hydrochloride Chewable Tablets for Dogs Rx
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Product Description
Phenylpropanolamine Hydrochloride is indicated for the control of urinary incontinence due to urethral sphincter hypotonus in dogs.
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Who is Phenylpropanolamine Hydrochloride Chewable Tablets for Dogs for?
Dogs
Why use Phenylpropanolamine Hydrochloride Chewable Tablets for Dogs?
Helps control urinary incontinence in dogs.
How does Phenylpropanolamine Hydrochloride Chewable Tablets for Dogs work?
Works to tighten the urethral sphincter muscle responsible for the prevention of urine leaking. Its active ingredient phenylpropanolamine works as an adrenergic agent.
Manufacturer:
Zyvet Animal Health
Active Ingredients(s):
Phenylpropanolamine Hydrochloride
How is Phenylpropanolamine Hydrochloride Chewable Tablets for Dogs sold?
Phenylpropanolamine Hydrochloride Chewable Tablets are available in strengths of 25mg, 50mg, and 75mg in 60 or 180 count bottles.
What are the side effects of Phenylpropanolamine Hydrochloride Chewable Tablets for Dogs?
Phenylpropanolamine is known to cause a response known as "fight or flight." This may lead to side effects including : High blood pressure, increase in heart rate, or restlessness. There may also be a reduction or loss of appetite which may have long term issues.
What special precautions are there?
Phenylpropanolamine Hydrochloride may cause increased thirst; therefore, provide ample fresh water.
Overdose has been associated with dogs chewing through closed bottles of Phenylpropanolamine Hydrochloride and consuming multiple tablets. Therefore, it is important to store Phenylpropanolamine Hydrochloride Chewable Tablets out of reach of dogs and other pets in a secured location.
Use in dogs with incontinence due to a urinary tract infection will mask symptoms. Phenylpropanolamine Hydrochloride is not effective in dogs with incontinence due to neurologic disease or malformations.
Phenylpropanolamine Hydrochloride may cause hypertension; therefore, use with caution in dogs with pre-existing heart disease, hypertension, liver disease, kidney insufficiency, diabetes, glaucoma, and conditions with a predilection for hypertension. Use with caution in dogs receiving sympathomimetic drugs, tricyclic antidepressants, or monoamine oxidase inhibitors as increased toxicity may result. Use with caution in dogs administered halogenated gaseous anesthetics as this may increase the risk of cardiac arrhythmias.
A laboratory study on human blood revealed that PPA used in conjunction with aspirin may potentiate decreased platelet aggregation.1
The safe use of Phenylpropanolamine Hydrochloride in dogs used for breeding purposes, during pregnancy or in lactating bitches, has not been evaluated.
Warnings: Not for human use. Keep out of reach of children. Consult a physician in case of accidental ingestion by humans.
What to do if overdose?
Contact your nearest emergency animal hospital.
How can I store Phenylpropanolamine Hydrochloride Chewable Tablets for Dogs?
Store at controlled room temperature 20-25°C (68-77°F), excursions permitted between 15-40°C (59-104°F)
Overview
Use as directed by your Veterinarian.
Dosage and Administration:
The total recommended dosage for oral administration is 2 mg/kg (0.91 mg/lb) of body weight twice daily. Phenylpropanolamine Hydrochloride is scored and dosage should be calculated in half-tablet increments.
Main Ingredients
Phenylpropanolamine Hydrochloride