Selgian 1 Tablet 20mg

Understanding Selgian 1 Tablet 20mg for Your Dog

Selgian 1 Tablet 20mg contains Selegiline hydrochloride, an active ingredient that works to modify neurotransmitter concentrations in the brain. This action helps to alleviate symptoms associated with emotional disorders in dogs, promoting a calmer and more balanced state.

Key Uses for Selgian 1 Tablet 20mg

• Depression & Anxiety: Treats behavioural disorders purely emotional in origin.
• Behavioural Conditions: Used in conjunction with behaviour therapy for signs of emotional origin linked to over-activity, separation problems, generalised phobia, and unsociable behaviour.

Emotional disorders in dogs can manifest in various ways, including changes in feeding or drinking habits, altered sleep patterns, auto-stimulatory behaviour, reduced exploratory behaviour, aggression (related to fear or irritation), modified social behaviour, and somatic disorders like rapid heart rate or emotional urination.

It is crucial that Selgian 1 Tablet 20mg is administered under the guidance of a veterinary professional, as it is a prescription-only medicine (POM-V).

Administration and Dosage

Selgian 20mg film-coated tablets are for oral use and can be divided into quarters to facilitate accurate dosing. Administer in a single dose each morning to fasting dogs.

Typical Dosing Guide based on Dog Weight:

• Dog weight in kg: >26 kg to <36 kg | Number of tablets: 3/4 tablet
• Dog weight in kg: ≥36 kg to <46 kg | Number of tablets: 1 tablet
• Dog weight in kg: ≥46 kg to <56 kg | Number of tablets: 1 1/4 tablets
• Dog weight in kg: ≥56 kg to <66 kg | Number of tablets: 1 1/2 tablets
• Dog weight in kg: ≥66 kg to <76 kg | Number of tablets: 1 3/4 tablets
• Dog weight in kg: ≥76 kg to <86 kg | Number of tablets: 2 tablets

The treatment should be continued until the clinical condition is stable. The minimum recommended treatment period is 2 months, based on clinical trial results:

• 2 to 3 months for 20% of dogs
• 4 to 5 months for 50% of dogs
• 6 to 7 months for 20% of dogs
• > 7 months for 10% of dogs

The treatment can be stopped suddenly without gradual dose reductions. If no clinical improvement is observed after 2 months, continuing the treatment is not likely to provide any additional benefit.

Important Warnings and Precautions for Selgian 1 Tablet 20mg

• Contra-indications: Due to its IMAO properties, Selgian may affect prolactin secretion. It is not recommended for pregnant or lactating bitches due to a lack of specific studies.
• Interactions: Do not administer Selgian from the day before until the day after anaesthesia or tranquillisation performed with an alpha-2 agonist. Do not administer concomitantly with pethidine, fluoxetine, or phenothiazines. Selgian can potentiate the narcotic action of morphine.
• Special Warnings for Target Species (Dogs): It is advisable to weigh animals before dosing to ensure correct mg/kg dosage.
• Special Precautions for Use in Animals: Emotional disorders can sometimes mask hierarchical conflicts. In dominant dogs, alleviating the disorder may reveal latent aggressiveness, requiring behavioural therapy.
• Special Precautions for the Person Administering the Product: In the event of accidental ingestion, seek immediate medical advice and show the doctor the package leaflet. Always wash hands after use.
• Adverse Reactions: Trials have shown that some dominant dogs with behavioural disorders, but no prior signs of aggression, may become aggressive after treatment. Those already showing aggression may experience enhanced aggression. Appropriate training is essential in such cases.
• Use during Pregnancy, Lactation or Lay: It is recommended to stop treatment during pregnancy and lactation.

Selgian 1 Tablet 20mg Ingredients

Each film-coated tablet contains:

• Active ingredient: Selegiline hydrochloride 20.00 mg

Other ingredients include:

• Titanium dioxide (E171)
• Povidone K30
• Maize starch
• Lactose monohydrate
• Microcrystalline cellulose
• Magnesium stearate
• Hydrochloric acid
• Hypromellose
• Cellulose microcrystalline
• Macrogol stearate 40
• Purified water