Furosoral Tablet for Cats & Dogs 40mg 1 tablet

Furosoral Tablet for Cats & Dogs 40mg contains the active ingredient Furosemide 40mg, a potent loop diuretic that works by increasing the excretion of sodium and chloride ions in the kidneys. This action leads to increased water excretion, helping to relieve various forms of fluid build-up in both cats and dogs.

What Conditions Does Furosoral Help With?

This veterinary medicine is primarily indicated for the treatment of conditions involving excess fluid, including:

• Hydrothorax: Fluid accumulation around the lungs.
• Hydropericardium: Fluid around the heart.
• Ascites: Fluid build-up in the abdominal cavity.
• Oedema: General swelling caused by fluid retention, particularly when associated with cardiac insufficiency (heart problems) and renal dysfunction (kidney issues).

By assisting the body in expelling this excess fluid, Furosemide helps to alleviate discomfort and improve the quality of life for pets suffering from these conditions. As a prescription-only veterinary medicine, Furosoral Tablet for Cats & Dogs 40mg must be obtained from a licensed pharmacy with a valid veterinary prescription.

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• Furosoral tablets are for oral administration only.
• Your vet will give you instructions for specific dosage and frequency.
• Avoid administering the treatment late at night, as this may lead to inconvenient diuresis (increased urination) overnight.

Furosoral Tablet for Cats & Dogs 40mg is a Prescription Only Medicine (POM-V). Always consult your veterinarian before use and follow their advice carefully.

Contraindications:

• Do not use in animals suffering from hypovolaemia (low blood volume), hypotension (low blood pressure), or dehydration.
• Do not use in cases of renal failure with anuria (no urine production).
• Do not use in cases of electrolyte deficiency.
• Do not use in cases of known hypersensitivity to furosemide, sulphonamides, or any of the excipients.
• Do not use in acute glomerular nephritis.
• Do not use in patients that have received excessive doses of cardiac glycosides.
• Do not use in combination with other loop diuretics.

Special Warnings for Cats and Dogs:

• Therapeutic efficacy may be impaired by increased intake of drinking water. Where the animal’s condition permits, water intake should be restricted to physiologically normal levels during treatment.

Special Precautions for Use in Animals:

• Furosemide should be used with caution in cases of pre-existing electrolyte and/or water imbalance, impaired hepatic function (may precipitate hepatic coma), and diabetes mellitus.
• In case of prolonged treatment, hydration status and serum electrolytes should be monitored frequently by a veterinarian.
• Renal function and hydration status should be monitored 1-2 days before and after commencing treatment with diuretics and ACE inhibitors.
• Furosemide should be used with caution in patients with nephrotic syndrome.

Special Precautions to be Taken by the Person Administering the Veterinary Medicinal Product:

• Furosemide has possible genotoxic properties and there is evidence of carcinogenicity in mice. Although there is inadequate evidence relating to these effects in humans, skin contact with or accidental ingestion of the product should be avoided.
• Wear impervious gloves during handling and administration of the product and wash hands thoroughly afterwards.
• Each time an unused part-tablet is stored, it should be returned to the open blister space and inserted back into the cardboard box.
• The product should be stored safely, out of the sight and reach of children.
• In case of accidental ingestion, seek medical advice immediately and show the package leaflet or the label to the physician.
• People with known hypersensitivity to furosemide and other ingredients in the product should avoid contact with this veterinary medicinal product. Do not handle this product if you know you are sensitive to sulphonamides, as hypersensitivity to sulphonamides may lead to hypersensitivity to furosemide. If you develop symptoms following exposure, such as a skin rash, you should seek medical advice and show the doctor this warning. Swelling of the face, lips or eyes or difficulty with breathing are more serious symptoms and require urgent medical attention.
• Wash hands after use.

Adverse Reactions (Side Effects):

• In rare cases (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 10,000 animals treated), soft faeces may occur. This sign is transient and mild and typically does not require withdrawal of treatment.
• Due to the diuretic action of furosemide, hemoconcentration and impairment of circulation may rarely occur.
• In cases of prolonged treatment, electrolyte deficiency (including hypokalaemia, hyponatraemia) and dehydration may rarely occur.

Use During Pregnancy, Lactation or Lay:

• Laboratory studies have shown evidence of teratogenic effects.
• The safety of the product has not been established during pregnancy or lactation. However, furosemide is excreted into milk.
• In pregnant and lactating animals, use only according to the benefit/risk assessment by the responsible veterinarian.
• A deleterious effect on lactation is to be expected, particularly if drinking water is restricted.

Interaction with Other Medicinal Products:

• In cats, do not use furosemide with ototoxic antibiotics.
• Concurrent use with drugs affecting electrolyte balance (corticosteroids, other diuretics, amphotericin B, cardiac glycosides) requires careful monitoring by a veterinarian.
• Concomitant use with aminoglycosides or cephalosporins may increase the risk of nephrotoxicity.
• Furosemide may increase the risk of sulfonamide cross-reactivity.
• Furosemide may alter insulin requirements in diabetic animals.
• Furosemide may reduce the excretion of NSAIDs.
• The dose regimen may need to be reduced for long-term treatment in combination with ACE inhibitors, depending upon the animal’s response to therapy.

Overdose:

Doses higher than recommended may cause transitory deafness, electrolyte and water balance problems, CNS effects (lethargy, coma, seizures) and cardiovascular effects (hypotension, heart rhythm disorders, collapse), especially in old and weakened animals. Treatment for overdose is symptomatic and requires immediate veterinary attention.

Each Furosoral 40 mg tablet for cats and dogs contains:

• Active substance: Furosemide 40 mg

Excipients:

• Lactose monohydrate
• Maize starch
• Cellulose, microcrystalline
• Povidone
• Crospovidone
• Talc
• Pregelatinized starch
• Silicon dioxide
• Colloidal anhydrous silica
• Long chain partial glyceride