DESCRIPTION: Furosemide Oral Syrup is a diuretic medication that removes excess body fluid to treat pulmonary edema and heart failure. It treats congestive heart failure, kidney disease, lung fluid, and other heart diseases. It may be prescribed to help treat tissue swelling, abdominal fluid retention, high blood potassium, or high blood pressure.
Key Benefits:
Furosemide increases the volume of water and salt removed from the blood by the kidneys. This excess water and salt is ultimately eliminated via the urine.
Formulated For: For use in dogs.
How is Medication Given? Follow your veterinarian's directions when using this product.
What Results Can I Expect? Features of Furosemide Oral Syrup:
Comes in a dropper bottle, which makes administration easy May be prescribed to help treat tissue swelling, abdominal fluid retention, high blood potassium, or high blood pressure Treats congestive heart failure, kidney disease, lung fluid, and other heart diseases Diuretic medication Removes excess body fluid to treat pulmonary edema and heart failure
What Form Does Medication Come In? Liquid
Dose and Administration: Sold in a dropper bottle containing 60 mL (10 mg per mL).
Possible Side Effects: Potential side effects include:
Intestinal or stomach disorders with diarrhea or vomiting - rare Decreased white blood cell count (and enhanced susceptibility to infections) - rare Weakness Tiredness Pale gums Anemia Increased blood glucose levels Restlessness Vomiting Weakness Rapid heart rate Electrolyte imbalances
Consult your veterinarian if you observe any of these effects.
Precautions: Never administer to
A lactating or pregnant female Animals with diarrhea Animals who are vomiting Animals with diabetes mellitus Animals with liver disease Animals who are dehydrated Animals with electrolyte imbalances Animals with progressive kidney disease Animals with who are unable to produce urine Animals who are known or suspected to have an allergy to Furosemide or any Sulfa drug Administer cautiously to animals with diabetes or kidney disease. Pets will need to urinate more frequently while taking Furosemide. Your pet will likely need to go outside often, and they may have accidents. Keep out of reach of animals and children.
Storage Recommendations: Store in a cool and dry location between 59- 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C).
In Case of Overdose: Call your nearest emergency pet hospital.
