Fortekor plus

Species

Dogs.

Composition

Each tablet contains:
Active substances:
Pimobendan, benazepril hydrochloride

- FORTEKOR PLUS 1.25 mg/2.5 mg tablets: 1.25 mg pimobendan, 2.5 mg benazepril hydrochloride
- FORTEKOR PLUS 5 mg/10 mg tablets: 5 mg pimobendan, 10 mg benazepril hydrochloride

Excipients:
Brown iron oxide E172
- FORTEKOR PLUS 1.25 mg/2.5 mg tablets: 0.5 mg
- FORTEKOR PLUS 5 mg/10 mg tablets: 2 mg

Indications

For the treatment of congestive heart failure due to atrioventricular valve insufficiency or dilated cardiomyopathy in dogs. FORTEKOR PLUS is a fixed dose combination and should only be used in patients whose clinical signs are successfully controlled by administration of the same doses of the individual components (pimobendan and benazepril hydrochloride) given concurrently.

Dosage and method of administration

Oral use.
FORTEKOR PLUS is a fixed combination product which should only be used in dogs which require both active substances to be administered concomitantly at this fixed dose.
The recommended dose range for FORTEKOR PLUS is 0.25–0.5 mg pimobendan per kg body weight and 0.5–1 mg benazepril hydrochloride per kg body weight divided into two daily doses.
FORTEKOR PLUS tablets should be administered orally, twice daily 12 hours apart (morning and evening) and approximately 1 hour before feeding.
The tablets are breakable along the score line.
The table below may be used for guidance.

Dog weight, kg	Strength and number of tablets to be administered
	FORTEKOR PLUS 1.25 mg/2.5 mg tablets		FORTEKOR PLUS 5 mg/10 mg tablets
	Morning	Evening	Morning	Evening
2.5 – 5	0.5	0.5	-	-
5 – 10	1	1	-	-
10 – 20	-	-	0.5	0.5
20 – 40	-	-	1	1
Over 40 kg	-	-	2	2

Contraindications

Do not use in cases of cardiac output failure due to aortic or pulmonary stenosis.
Do not use in cases of hypotension (low blood pressure), hypovolemia (low blood volume), hyponatremia (low blood sodium levels) or acute renal (kidney) failure.
Do not use in pregnant or lactating dogs.
Do not use in cases of hypersensitivity to pimobendan, to benazepril hydrochloride or to any ingredient of the tablets.

Waiting period

Zero days.

Release form

FORTEKOR PLUS 1.25 mg/2.5 mg tablets: Cardboard box containing 30 tablets Cardboard box
containing 60 tablets
FORTEKOR PLUS 5 mg/10 mg tablets: Cardboard box containing 30 tablets Cardboard box
containing 60 tablets
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.

Storage conditions

Store in a dark place, separate from food and feed, at T°C 5°C + 25°C, in places inaccessible to children.

Shelf life

18 months from the date of production.
Do not use after the expiry date indicated on the packaging.

Fortekor plus

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