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Vallergan

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INDICATIONS AND USAGE

1. Antipruritic

Vallergan is recommended for the relief of itching regardless of cause. Its usefulness has been demonstrated for the relief of itching and the reduction of inflammation commonly associated with most skin disorders of dogs such as the eczema caused by internal disorders, otitis, and dermatitis. It often relieves pruritus which does not respond to other therapy. With any pruritus treatment, the cause should be determined and corrected; otherwise, signs are likely to recur following discontinuance of therapy.

2. Antitussive

Vallergan has been found to be effective therapy and adjunctive therapy in various cough conditions of dogs. Therefore, in addition to its antipruritic action, Vallergan is recommended for the treatment of "kennel cough" or tracheobronchitis, bronchitis including all allergic bronchitis, and infections and coughs of nonspecific origin. (Coughs due to cardiac insufficiencies would not be expected to respond to Vallergan therapy.) As with any antitussive treatment, the etiology of the cough should be determined and eliminated if possible. Otherwise, symptoms are likely to recur following discontinuance of therapy.

Note: Vallergan may be administered to animals suffering from acute or chronic bacterial infections provided the infection is controlled by appropriate antibiotic or chemotherapeutic agents.

WARNING

Clinical and experimental data have demonstrated that corticosteroids administered orally or by injection to animals may induce the first stage of parturition if used during the last trimester of pregnancy and may precipitate premature parturition followed by dystocia, fetal death, retained placenta, and metritis. Additionally, corticosteroids administered to dogs, rabbits, and rodents during pregnancy have resulted in cleft palate in offspring. Corticosteroids administered to dogs during pregnancy have also resulted in other congenital anomalies, including deformed forelegs, phocomelia, and anasarca. If a vasoconstrictor is needed, norepinephrine should be used in lieu of epinephrine. Phenothiazine derivatives may reverse the usual elevating action of epinephrine causing a further lowering of blood pressure.

PRECAUTIONS AND SIDE EFFECTS

All the precautions applicable to cortisone and to phenothiazine derivatives apply also to Vallergan. Possible side effects attributable to corticosteroids include sodium retention and potassium loss, negative nitrogen balance, suppressed adrenal cortical function, delayed wound healing, osteoporosis, elevated levels of SGPT and SAP, and vomiting and diarrhea (occasionally bloody). Cushings syndrome in dogs has been reported in association with prolonged or repeated steroid therapy. Possible increased susceptibility to bacterial invasion and/or the exacerbation of preexisting bacterial infection may occur in patients receiving corticosteroids. As noted above, however, this problem can be avoided by concomitant use of appropriate anti-infective agents. Possible side effects attributable to phenothiazine derivatives include sedation; protruding nictitating membrane; blood dyscrasias; intensification and prolongation of the action of analgesics, sedatives and general anesthetics; and potentiation of organophosphate toxicity and the activity of procaine hydrochloride.

It should be remembered that the premonitory signs of cortisone overdosage, such as sodium retention and edema, may not occur with prednisolone. Therefore, the veterinarians must be alert to detect less obvious side effects, such as blood dyscrasias, polydipsia, and polyuria.

The appearance and severity of side effects are dose related and are minimal at the recommended dosage level. If troublesome side effects are encountered, the dosage of Vallergan should be reduced and discontinued unless the severity of the condition being treated makes its relief paramount.

Prolonged treatment with Vallergan must be withdrawn gradually. Use of corticosteroids, depending on dose, duration, and specific steroid, may result in inhibition of endogenous steroid production following drug withdrawal. In patients presently receiving or recently withdrawn from systemic steroid treatments, therapy with a rapidly acting corticosteroid should be considered in unusually stressful situations.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

The same dosage schedule may be followed for both antipruritic and antitussive therapy.

Weight of Dog	Initial Dosage
Up to 10 lb	1/2 tablet, twice daily
11–20 lb	1 tablet, twice daily
21–40 lb	2 tablets, twice daily
Over 40 lb	3 tablets, twice daily

After 4 days, reduce dosage to 1/2 of the initial dose or to an amount just sufficient to maintain remission of symptoms. Individual animal response will vary and dosage should be adjusted until proper response is obtained.

Store in a Dry, Cool Place at Temperatures Not Above 25°C (77°F)

HOW SUPPLIED

100- and 1000-tablet bottles.

REFERENCES

Knowles JO, Knowles RP: Preliminary reports on an effective antipruritic agent. Vet Med 55(8):67–68, 1960.
Candlin FT: An agent to aid in control of pruritus. Vet Med 56(5):207–208, 1961.
Yoxall AT, Hird JRF: Pharmacological Basis of Small Animal Medicine. Blackwell Scientific Publications, London, pp. 99–102, 1979.
Booth N, McDonald LE: Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 5th ed. Iowa State University Press, Ames, pp. 564–570, 1982.
Davis L: Handbook of Small Animal Therapeutics. Churchill Livingstone, New York, pp. 140–142; 459–461; 468–469, 1985.
Scott D: Systemic glucocorticoid therapy. Current Veterinary Therapy, Kirk WV Saunders, ed., Philadelphia, pp. 988–994, 1980.
Lecture: "Rational Steroid Therapy" Duncan C. Ferguson, VMD, PhD, Department of Pharmacology, Cornell University.
Kemppianen RJ, Lorenz MD, Thompson FN: Adrenocortical suppression in the dog given a single intramuscular dose of prednisolone or triamcinolone acetonide. Am J Vet Res 42(2):204–206, 1982.
Rogers WA, Ruebner BH: A retrospective study of probable glucocorticoid induced hepatopathy in dogs. JAVMA 1977;170(6): 603-605.

NADA #12-437, Approved by FDA

Distributed by:

Zoetis Inc.

Kalamazoo, MI 49007

13846200

Revised: January 2013

Eye

Vallergan ^®

(trimeprazine with prednisolone)

Tablets

Antipruritic–Antitussive–

Anti-inflammatory

For use in dogs

Each tablet contains Vallergan tartrate

USP 10-[3-(Dimethylamino)-2-methylpropyl]-

phenothiazine tartrate (2:1) equivalent to

Vallergan, 5 mg, and prednisolone, 2 mg.

Caution: Federal law restricts this drug to use

by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

100 tablets

NADA #12-437, Approved by FDA

zoetis

Vallergan ^®

(trimeprazine with prednisolone)

Tablets

Antipruritic–Antitussive–Anti-inflammatory

For use in dogs

Each tablet contains Vallergan tartrate USP 10-[3-(Di-

methylamino)-2-methylpropyl]-phenothiazine tartrate (2:1)

equivalent to Vallergan, 5 mg, and prednisolone, 2 mg.

Caution: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on

the order of a licensed veterinarian.

1000 tablets

NADA #12-437, Approved by FDA

zoetis

Vallergan pharmaceutical active ingredients containing related brand and generic drugs:

Trimeprazine Tartrate

Vallergan available forms, composition, doses:

Syrup; Oral; Trimeprazine Tartrate 7.5 mg / 5 ml
Tablets; Oral; Trimeprazine Tartrate 10 mg

Vallergan destination | category:

Human:
Phenothiazine derivatives

Vallergan Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical codes:

R06AD01 - Alimemazine

Vallergan pharmaceutical companies:

Sanofi-Aventis

References

Dailymed."TRIMEPRAZINE TARTRATE: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
"trimeprazine". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/co... (accessed August 28, 2018).
"trimeprazine". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB0124... (accessed August 28, 2018).

Frequently asked Questions

Can i drive or operate heavy machine after consuming Vallergan?

Depending on the reaction of the Vallergan after taken, if you are feeling dizziness, drowsiness or any weakness as a reaction on your body, Then consider Vallergan not safe to drive or operate heavy machine after consumption. Meaning that, do not drive or operate heavy duty machines after taking the capsule if the capsule has a strange reaction on your body like dizziness, drowsiness. As prescribed by a pharmacist, it is dangerous to take alcohol while taking medicines as it exposed patients to drowsiness and health risk. Please take note of such effect most especially when taking Primosa capsule. It's advisable to consult your doctor on time for a proper recommendation and medical consultations.

Is Vallergan addictive or habit forming?

Medicines are not designed with the mind of creating an addiction or abuse on the health of the users. Addictive Medicine is categorically called Controlled substances by the government. For instance, Schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US are controlled substances.

Please consult the medicine instruction manual on how to use and ensure it is not a controlled substance.In conclusion, self medication is a killer to your health. Consult your doctor for a proper prescription, recommendation, and guidiance.

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