Fortekor dog flavor 5mg 140 tablets | treatment of heart failure.

Fortekor flavored dog 5 mg 140 tablets contains benazepril hydrochloride, an ACE inhibitor, in 5 mg flavored tablets. The box contains 140 tablets and is intended for dogs with congestive heart failure.

What is it for

This condition is most common in adult and senior dogs, when the overworked heart loses efficiency. By inhibiting ACE, vasoconstriction and fluid retention decrease, easing the heart's workload. This is associated with less fatigue and greater daily well-being, always within the framework of a veterinary follow-up plan.

How it is used

Administered orally, once daily, with or without food. The minimum recommended dose is 0,25 mg/kg per day, and in certain patients, the veterinarian may double the dose for better control. For 5 mg tablets, the manufacturer recommends 1 tablet for dogs weighing 5 to 10 kg and 2 tablets for dogs weighing 10 to 20 kg. Treatment is usually long-term.

Composition and presentation

• Active ingredient: benazepril hydrochloride, 5 mg per tablet.
• 140 flavored tablets per box, which facilitate prolonged administration.
• Target species: dogs.

Precautions

It should not be used in cases of aortic stenosis or in animals with hypersensitivity to the active ingredient. If the dog gains or loses weight, consult your veterinarian to adjust the dosage.

FAQ

How many Fortekor 5 mg tablets should I give based on weight?

With 5 mg tablets, the manufacturer recommends 1 tablet for dogs weighing 5 to 10 kg and 2 tablets for dogs weighing 10 to 20 kg, once a day. If your dog is close to the upper limit, consult your veterinarian for the correct dosage.

Does it matter if the dog has eaten?

No. It can be given with or without food, always once a day. What's important is maintaining the daily dose, as the treatment is usually long-term and is monitored by the veterinarian.

Can the veterinarian change the dosage?

Yes. The minimum recommended dose is 0,25 mg/kg per day, and in certain patients, the veterinarian may double the dose for better control. Do not adjust the dose yourself or change the number of tablets without their guidance.

When is 5 mg appropriate and when is 20 mg appropriate?

The active ingredient is the same; what changes is the amount per tablet and therefore the number of tablets per dose. The 5 mg concentration is for dogs weighing 5 to 20 kg, and the 20 mg concentration is for dogs weighing 21 to 80 kg.