A veterinary product is not automatically authorised for human use, and a product for people may not be suitable for animals.
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AdTab for dogs and cats: indications and precautionsLeggi l'articolo ➜AdTab includes distinct presentations for dogs and cats. The species, weight range, indications and dispensing status must be checked on the exact pack.
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Equest and moxidectin in horses: responsible useLeggi l'articolo ➜Equest is an oral veterinary medicine containing moxidectin. Selection, quantity and timing must be based on a correctly estimated weight and the veterinary plan.
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Metacam for dogs and cats: formulations and risksLeggi l'articolo ➜Metacam identifies several meloxicam-based presentations. Products, concentrations and indications must not be transferred from one species to another.
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Palladia in dogs: indication and monitoringLeggi l'articolo ➜Palladia is not a general treatment for all tumours and must not be extended to cats. It is a veterinary oncology treatment that requires monitoring.
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Advocate for dogs and cats: differencesLeggi l'articolo ➜Advocate formulations for dogs and cats are not interchangeable. Concentrations, packs and indications must be treated separately.
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Cardotek Plus and ivermectin: indicationsLeggi l'articolo ➜Cardotek Plus must be described using the composition and indications of the current Italian presentation. It does not contain praziquantel.
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NexGard Combo for cats: composition and precautionsLeggi l'articolo ➜NexGard Combo combines three active substances and is prescription-only. It is indicated when the parasite groups described in the SPC are involved.
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Stronghold for cats: presentations and responsible useLeggi l'articolo ➜Stronghold is a prescription-only spot-on medicine. Species, weight, indications and application must match the individual presentation.
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Simparica for dogs: indications and safetyLeggi l'articolo ➜Simparica includes medicines intended for dogs. All information must refer to the exact presentation and its summary of product characteristics.
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NexGard and Frontpro: documented differencesLeggi l'articolo ➜Having the same active substance, afoxolaner, does not automatically make two medicines equivalent. The comparison must follow their respective summaries of product characteristics.
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Apoquel in dogs: indications and monitoringLeggi l'articolo ➜Apoquel is a prescription medicine. The treatment decision, treatment phases and monitoring are the veterinarian’s responsibility.