Dosage
The usual dosage of Salix® is 1 to 2 mg/lb. body weight (approximately 2.5 to 5 mg/kg). The lower dosage is suggested for cats. Administer once or twice daily at 6 to 8 hour intervals either orally, intravenously, or intramuscularly. A prompt diuresis usually ensues from the initial treatment. Diuresis may be initiated by the parenteral administration of Salix® injection and then maintained by oral administration. The dosage should be adjusted to the individual’s response. In severe edematous or refractory cases, the dose may be doubled or increased by increments of 1 mg per pound body weight. The established effective dose should be administered once or twice daily. The daily schedule of administration can be timed to control the period of micturition for the convenience of the client or veterinarian. Mobilization of the edema may be most efficiently and safely accomplished by utilizing an intermittent daily dosage schedule, i.e. every other day or 2 to 4 consecutive days weekly. Diuretic therapy should be discontinued after reduction of the edema, or maintained after determining a carefully programmed dosage schedule to prevent recurrence of edema. For long-term treatment, the dose can generally be lowered after the edema has once been reduced. Re-examination and consultations with client will enhance the establishment of a satisfactorily programmed dosage schedule. Clinical examination and serum BUN, CO2 and electrolyte determinations should be performed during the early period of therapy and periodically thereafter, especially in refractory cases. Abnormalities should be corrected or the drug temporarily withdrawn. DOSAGE: ORAL DOG AND CAT One-half to one 50 mg scored tablet per 25 pounds body weight. One 12.5 mg tablet per 5 to 10 pounds body weight. Administer once or twice daily, permitting a 6-to 8-hour interval between treatments. In refractory or severe edematous cases, the dosage may be doubled or increase by increments of 1 mg per pound body weight as recommended in preceding paragraphs, “Dosage and Administration”.
Instructions
DOSAGE: ORAL DOG AND CAT: One-half to one 50 mg scored tablet per 25 pounds body weight. One 12.5 mg tablet per 5 to 10 pounds body weight. Administer once or twice daily, permitting a 6-to 8-hour interval between treatments. In refractory or severe edematous cases, the dosage may be doubled or increase by increments of 1 mg per pound body weight as recommended in preceding paragraphs, “Dosage and Administration”.
