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Description:
Active Ingredients:
Each tablet contains:
| Dl-Methionine |
500 mg (6.7 mEq) |
Indications:
The product is indicated for
acidification of the urine of cats and dogs, as an aid in the prevention and
treatment of feline urological syndrome (FUS) when lowering the pH and buffering
the urine is of value, as an aid in controlling the odor from feline and canine
urine residues.
Dosage and Administration:
Cats: The usual daily dose is 2.5-5.0
mEq/kg of body weight or ½-1 tablet per 1 to 1.5 kg (2.5 to 3 lbs.) of body
weight. Average size adult cats normally should receive 1½-3 tablets (10-20 mEq)
daily.
Dogs: The usual daily dose is 2-4 mEq/kg of body weight. Small breeds - 7 kg (15
lbs.) or under, ½-4 tablets. Medium breeds - 7 to 15 kg (15 to 33 lbs.), 2-7
tablets. Large breeds - 15 to 30 kg (33 to 66 lbs.), 4-13 tablets.
Daily doses vary with diet and the amount of acidification needed. After dosages
have been determined, they may be used continuously.
METHIO-FORM® Chewable Tablets may be fed free choice, from the hand or maybe
crumbled and mixed into the food.
Contraindications:
Do not administer to animals with severe
liver, kidney or pancreatic disease, or those which are acidotic due to
conditions such as uncontrolled diabetes mellitus or urinary obstruction.
Cautions:
U.S. federal law restricts this drug to
use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
In rare cases, animals may experience gastro-intestinal disturbance. In those
cases, administer chewable tablets during or after feeding or in two to three
divided doses.
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