K-BroVet

K-BroVet is a pet medication containing Potassium Bromide to help manage epileptic seizures in dogs.

For: Dogs

Benefits

Helps treat seizures in dogs

Contains Vitamin B12, which helps maintain healthy neurological function

Delicious liver flavored chewable tablet

Available in 250 mg or 500 mg chewable tablets

Scored tablets simplify administering

How it works

K-BroVet contains Potassium Bromide, which is commonly used to help manage seizure disorders in dogs. K-BroVet has also been formulated with B vitamins to support healthy neurological function.

Cautions

Not for use in cats.

K-BroVet 250 Chewable Tablets Ingredients (per chewable tablet) Amount Potassium Bromide 250 mg Also contains cyanocobalamin and liver flavor.

K-BroVet 500 Chewable Tablets Ingredients (per chewable tablet) Amount Potassium Bromide 500 mg Also contains cyanocobalamin and liver flavor.

K-BroVet Oral Solution Ingredients (per chewable tablet) Amount Potassium Bromide 250 mg/mL Also contains cyanocobalamin, pyridoxine HCl and butterscotch vanilla flavor.

Directions

The dosages below are recommended only. You should always check with your veterinarian first.

Tip

Keep plenty of water available for the pet to drink. Fludrocortisone should be given with food. Do not stop giving this medication suddenly if the pet has been on the medication for a few weeks. A gradual reduction in dosage may be required before stopping this medication.

Dosage Pet Weight Dosage Dogs: All weights For a loading dose to achieve a serum level of 1 mg/ml is give 54.5 mg/lb once a day for 5 days, then reduce to 13.6 mg/lb once a day. To achieve a serum level of 1.5 mg/ml, give 72.7 mg/lb once a day for 5 days, then reduce to 18 mg/lb once a day. Cats: X X Horses: X X Storage Store in a tightly sealed container at room temperature (59-86° F).

Dosage & Administration

Give this medication exactly as directed by your veterinarian. K-BroVet may be given with food to reduce some gastric side effects. Leave plenty of water for the pet to drink. If you do not understand the directions ask the pharmacist or veterinarian to explain them to you. Store K-BroVet in a tightly sealed container at room temperature. Keep this medication away from children and pets.

Possible side effects of Fludrocortisone: If your pet experiences an allergic reaction, signs may include facial swelling, hives, scratching, and sudden onset of diarrhea, vomiting, shock, seizures or coma. If these signs occur, contact your veterinarian immediately. Side effects such as transient drowsiness when used with other anticonvulsant medications may last a few weeks. Change in appetite, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, and incoordination may also occur as well as increased thirst and urination. Dogs may also develop skin rashes or behavior changes. Cats may also develop a respiratory condition similar to asthma. Bromide salts have been associated with the development of pancreatitis. Symptoms may include loss of appetite, abdominal pain, and vomiting. When giving high doses, side effects may include severe vomiting, muscle pain, twitching, staggering, inability to use one or more limbs. If any of these symptoms occur, contact the veterinarian.

If you miss giving a dose: Do not miss a dose. Missing a dose may cause a seizure. Give the missed dose as soon as you remember during the same day. However, if you don't remember until the next day, skip the dose you missed and give only the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not give a double dose of the medication.

If you overdose the pet: Seek emergency veterinary medical treatment. Symptoms of overdose may include extreme sedation, incoordination, loss of appetite, vomiting, constipation, muscle pain or twitching, staggering, inability to use one or more limbs, decreased or slow reflexes, tremors, and other CNS symptoms.

What should I avoid while giving K-BroVet to my pet: The safe use of this drug in pregnant or lactating animals has not been determined. Use with caution in animals with kidney disease, older animals, and those with other health problems.

What other drugs will affect Fludrocortisone: Before giving K-BroVet, tell your veterinarian if your pet is being given a diuretic (Lasix, Salix, furosemide), a sedative, vitamins or supplements.