Target species

Dogs and cats.

Indications for use, specifying the target species

For the symptomatic treatment or as adjunct treatment of inflammatory and immune-mediated diseases in dogs and cats.

Contraindications

• Do not use in animals suffering from viral or mycotic infections.

• Do not use in animals suffering from diabetes mellitus or hyperadrenocorticism. Do not use in animals with osteoporosis.

• Do not use in animals suffering from cardiac or renal dysfunction.

• Do not use in animals suffering from corneal ulcers.

• Do not use in animals with gastro-intestinal ulceration.

• Do not use in animals with burns.

• Do not use concomitantly with attenuated live vaccine.

• Do not use in the case of glaucoma.

• Do not use during pregnancy.

• Do not use in known cases of hypersensitivity to the active substance, to corticosteroids or to any of the excipients.

Special warnings for each target species

Corticoid administration is to induce an improvement in clinical signs rather than a cure. The treatment should be combined with treatment of the underlying disease and/or environmental control.

Special precautions for use

• Special precautions for use in animals:

  • In cases where a bacterial infection is present the product should be used in association with suitable antibacterial therapy.

  • Because of the pharmacological properties of prednisolone, special care should be taken when the veterinary medicinal product is used in animals with a weakened immune system.

  • Corticoids such as prednisolone, exacerbate proteinaceous catabolism. Consequently, the product should be carefully administered in old or malnourished animals.

  • Corticoids such as prednisolone should be used with caution in patients with hypertension.

  • Pharmacologically-active dose levels may lead to atrophy of the adrenal cortex, resulting in adrenal insufficiency. This may become apparent particularly after withdrawal of corticosteroid treatment. Adrenal insufficiency may be minimised by institution of alternate-day therapy if practical. The dosage should be reduced and withdrawn gradually to avoid precipitation of adrenal insufficiency.

• Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal product to animals:

  • In case of accidental ingestion, seek medical advice immediately and show the package leaflet or the label to the physician.

IMPORTANT NOTICE - THIS IS A PRESCRIPTION ONLY MEDICATION (POM)

POMs are stored and dispensed directly from Ohana Animal Hospital under veterinary supervision.

As required by law, orders for this product will only be processed and delivered after our veterinary team has reviewed your pet's prescription and medical history, who may contact you or your existing vet for more details. Clients are encouraged to Autoship this product to avoid unnecessary delays.

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