Description
Contains the active ingredient Velagliflozin. Indicated for the treatment of diabetes mellitus in cats.
Amount(s) to be administered and administration route
- The recommended dosing regimen is 1 mg/kg body weight once daily. The dosing regimen is the same regardless of prior treatment with insulin or another anti-diabetic medicinal product.
- When transitioning from insulin, omit the insulin evening dose the day before starting velagliflozin treatment.
- The solution should be drawn up using the dosing syringe provided in the package. The syringe fits onto the bottle and has a kg body weight scale, with 0.5 kg increments. The product may be administered either directly into the mouth or with a small amount of food, to ensure the entire dose is taken at once.
- The medication should be given at approximately the same time every day.
- If a dose is missed, it should be given as soon as possible on the same day.
- After administration close bottle tightly with the cap.
- Do not wash the syringe with water.
