Salix Rx, 12.5 mg x 500 Tablets

12.5 mg Tablets - Each tablet contains 12.5 mg of furosemide.

Follow your veterinarian's treatment plan. The usual dosages are:
Dogs, 1-3 mg per pound of body weight, 1 -4 times per day.
Cats, .5-2mg per pound of body weight, 1-3 times per day.

Salix^® Tablets (furosemide) is a highly effective diuretic and, if given in excessive amounts, as with any diuretic, may lead to excessive diuresis which could result in electrolyte imbalance, dehydration and reduction of plasma volume, enhancing the risk of circulatory collapse, thrombosis and embolism. Therefore, the animal should be observed for early signs of fluid depletion with electrolyte imbalance, and corrective measures administered. Excessive loss of potassium in patients receiving digitalis or its glycosides may precipitate digitalis toxicity. Caution should be exercised in animals administered potassium-depleting steroids. Correct potassium deficiency with proper dietary supplementation. If animal needs potassium supplements, use oral liquid form, do not use enteric-coated potassium tablets.

The concurrent use of furosemide with some antibiotics may be inadvisable. There is evidence that the drug enhances the nephrotoxic potential of aminoglycosides, cephalosporins and polymyxins and increases the ototoxic effects of aminoglycosides.

Sulfonamide diuretics have been reported to decrease arterial responsiveness to pressor amines and to enhance the effect of tubocurarine. Caution should be exercised in administering curare or its derivatives to patients undergoing therapy with furosemide tablets and it is advisable to discontinue furosemide tablets for one day prior to any elective surgery.

Prescription

This item requires a valid prescription from a licensed veterinarian.