LIBEO 10 mg Chewable Tablets: Safe and Effective Diuretic for Dogs

Libeo® 10 mg is a loop diuretic specifically designed to treat ascites and edema in dogs, especially in cases associated with heart failure. Its active ingredient, furosemide , ensures an effective increase in urine volume, providing rapid relief and safely reducing fluid retention.

Highlights of Libeo® 10 mg

1. Proven Diuretic Efficacy:
   • Inhibits the reabsorption of electrolytes in the renal tubules and the loop of Henle.
   • It starts to act approximately 1 hour after administration and its effect lasts until 6 hours long..
2. Palatable Design:
   • Chewable tablets with an attractive flavor for easy administration directly or mixed with food.
3. Precise Dosing:
   • Divisible into four equal parts, ideal for adjusting the dose according to the dog's weight and needs.
4. Adaptability:
   • Suitable for both initial and maintenance treatments, with adjustments based on the dog's clinical response.

Indications of use

• Ascitis: Accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity.
• Edema: Fluid retention, especially in dogs with heart failure.

Composition:

Each tablet contains:

• Furosemide: 10mg.
• Excipients: Includes chicken flavor, yeast extract and microcrystalline cellulose, among others.

Dosage and Administration

Route of Administration:

• Orally.

Recommended Dosage:

• 1 to 5 mg/kg of body weight.
• That is, from ½ to 2½ tablets for every 5 kg of weight, 1 or 2 daily intakes, depending on the severity of the edema or ascites.

Dosage Example :

Dose Adjustments:

• In severe or refractory cases, the daily dose may double as directed by a veterinarian.
• For maintenance treatments, adjust to the minimum effective dose based on the dog's clinical response.

How to Manage:

• The tablets can be administered:
  • Directly into the mouth.
  • Mixed with food before meals.
• To split the tablet:
  • Place the tablet on a flat surface with the scored side facing down and press down in the center to break it.

Precautions and Warnings

In Animals:

1. Water Restriction:
   • Limit intake to normal physiological levels to prevent excess water from affecting the effectiveness of the treatment.
2. Necessary Monitoring:
   • Check regularly:
     • Serum electrolytes.
     • Hydration.
     • Renal function before and after starting treatment.
   • Special attention in dogs with:
     • Electrolyte imbalance.
     • Liver failure.
     • Diabetes mellitus.
3. Avoid Overdose:
   • Doses higher than those recommended may cause:
     • Transient deafness.
     • Lethargy, coma, or seizures.
     • Acute circulatory failure.

In People Administering the Medication:

• Wash your hands after handling the tablets.
• avoid contact if you are allergic to furosemide or sulfonamides.
• In case of accidental ingestion, seek medical attention immediately.

Drug Interactions

• Use with Caution:
  • With medications that alter electrolyte balance, such as:
    • corticosteroids.
    • Additional diuretics.
    • Amphotericin B.
    • Cardiac glycosides.
  • NSAIDs, since furosemide may reduce its excretion.
  • Aminoglycosides and cephalosporins, which may increase the risk of nephrotoxicity.
• Adjust Dose:
  • In combination with ACE inhibitors or insulin in diabetic dogs.

Contraindications

• Do not administer to dogs with:
  • Hypovolemia, hypotension or dehydration.
  • Renal failure with anuria or severe electrolyte deficiency.
  • Known hypersensitivity to furosemide, sulfonamides or excipients.
• Not recommended in:
  • Pregnant or lactating bitches, since furosemide is excreted in milk and may have teratogenic effects.

Side effects

1. Contact Us:
   • Loose stools or mild diarrhea (transient, do not require suspension of treatment).
2. Uncommon:
   • Electrolyte deficiency: hypokalemia o hyponatremia.
   • Hemoconcentration or circulatory dysfunction.
3. Very Rare:
   • Severe lethargy or cross-reactions with sulfonamides.

In case of serious adverse effects, contact your veterinarian immediately.

Conservation Mode

• Temperature:
  • Keep below 30 ° C.
• Safe Storage:
  • The split tablets should be kept in the opened blister and used within 72 hours long..

Presentations Available

• Box with:
  • 8 tablets.
  • 16 tablets.
  • 96 tablets.
  • 120 tablets.
  • 200 tablets.

Benefits of Libeo® 10 mg

1. Quick Results:
   • Effective relief of edema and ascites in dogs with heart failure.
2. Easy Dosage:
   • Tasty tasting divisible tablets for dogs.
3. Proven Effectiveness:
   • Safe and versatile treatment, suitable for both acute and maintenance cases.

Buy Libeo 10 mg 

Provide your dog with safe and effective treatment for ascites and edema. Purchase Libeo® 10 mg online and trust a veterinarian-approved medication to improve your pet's quality of life.