Furosemide Tablets

Furosemide Tablets

Furosemide is a diuretic. It is used to help reduce the amount of water in the pet’s body by increasing the flow of urine.

Dogs, Cats, Horses

Furosemide

Disal®, Lasix®, Salix®

Loop Diuretic

Current Manufacturer: Leading Pharma, LLC

Furosemide 20 mg Tablets 30 ct, 60 ct, & 100 ct: 5 mm, white to off-white, round tablet, not scored, imprinted with EP;116. (NDC 69315-0116-10, 69315-0116-10, 69315-0116-01)

Furosemide 40 mg Tablets 60 ct & 100 ct: 8 mm, white to off-white, round tablet, scored in half, imprinted with EP;117;40. (NDC 69315-0117-01, 69315-0117-01)

Furosemide 80 mg Tablets 60 ct & 500 ct: 9 mm, white to off-white, round tablet, scored in half, imprinted with EP;118;80. (NDC 69315-0118-05, 69315-0118-05)

Furosemide

Pregelantinized corn starch, sodium starch glycolate type A potato, microcrystalline cellulose, anhydrous lactose, silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate (NDC 69315-0116-10, 69315-0116-01, 69315-0117-01, 69315-0118-05)

Furosemide Tablets should be given to your pet as directed by your veterinarian.

Give the dose as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose, and continue with the regular schedule. Do not give 2 doses at once.

Side effects may include excessive thirst, drowsiness, weakness, restlessness, diminished urination in relation to fluid intake, stomach upset, or a fast heart rate. Notify your veterinarian if side effects are noted and they are troublesome.

Other side effects may occur. If you notice anything unusual, contact your veterinarian.

The following drugs can potentially interact with furosemide: theophylline, aminoglycoside antibiotics, corticosteroids, corticotropin, amphotericin B, aspirin, tubocurarine, succinylcholine, probenecid, sulfinpyrazone, and insulin. Contact your veterinarian if your horse experiences any unusual reactions when different medications are given together. In this case, your veterinarian may vary the dose and/or monitor your pet more closely.

Make sure to tell your veterinarian what other medication you are giving to your pet. Quite often your veterinarian may prescribe two different medications, even if a drug interaction may occur. In this case, your veterinarian may vary the dose and/or monitor your horse more closely. 

This medication does not have an FDA approved indication for use in animals, but it is a  common and acceptable practice for veterinarians to prescribe this human medication for use in animals.

Allergic reactions to medications may occur. Be sure to inform VetSource and your veterinarian if your pet has any known drug sensitivities or allergies. If your pet displays symptoms of an allergic reaction, call your veterinarian immediately or go to a veterinary emergency clinic. Symptoms may include but are not limited to: swollen lips, tongue, face, airways; difficulty breathing; agitation; profuse salivation; widespread hives and itching.

If you are concerned that your pet has experienced an adverse reaction to this medication, please contact Vetsource customer service at 877-738-4443.

Store at 68°F to 77°F in controlled room temperature. Keep this medicine out of reach of children. Store in a childproof container. Store this medicine in a cool, dry place at room temperature. Store away from heat and direct sunlight. Do not store this medicine in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink or in damp places. The medicine may break down if exposed to heat or moisture.