Nelio tablets for cats

Nelio tablets for cats

Nelio tablets for cats

PRESCRIPTION NEEDED (Pom-V)

Nelio tablets for cats are used to support cats with certain heart and kidney problems. These conditions are usually long term. Because of this, Nelio is often given every day as part of a wider treatment plan.

Benazepril in Nelio tablets for cats helps relax blood vessels. This reduces the work the heart has to do. It can also help protect the kidneys in some cats.

Your vet will explain why Nelio tablets for cats are needed, how they fit into your cat’s care, and what changes you might see over time.

Pack options and strengths

This product includes two strengths of Nelio tablets for cats, both in 1 x 100 packs.

• Nelio 2.5 mg Tablets for Cats 1 x 100
  Suitable for smaller cats or lower-dose plans, as set by your vet.

• Nelio 5 mg Tablets for Cats 1 x 100
  Used for cats that need a higher benazepril dose according to weight and condition.

Your vet will prescribe the exact strength and daily dose. You should always order and use the same Nelio tablets for cats as written on the prescription.

Benefits of Nelio tablets for cats

Nelio tablets for cats can offer several important benefits when used correctly.

• Help reduce the workload on the heart

• Support better blood flow and blood pressure control

• Help protect kidney function in some cats with protein in the urine

• Film-coated tablets for easier handling and accurate dosing

• Two strengths to suit different weights and treatment plans

With regular use and monitoring, Nelio tablets for cats can help maintain comfort and quality of life in cats with heart or kidney disease.

How Nelio tablets for cats work

Nelio tablets for cats contain benazepril, an ACE inhibitor.

Benazepril works by:

• Blocking the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)

• Relaxing and widening blood vessels

• Reducing resistance to blood flow

This helps the heart pump more efficiently. It can also reduce pressure within the kidneys. In some cats with chronic kidney disease, Nelio tablets for cats help cut down protein loss into the urine. This may slow progression of kidney damage when used with the right diet and other treatments.

When vets prescribe Nelio tablets for cats

Your vet may prescribe Nelio tablets for cats when:

• Your cat has heart disease, such as valve problems or cardiomyopathy

• Your cat has chronic kidney disease with protein in the urine

• An ACE inhibitor is suitable alongside other medicines and diet changes

Before starting Nelio tablets for cats, your vet will usually:

• Take a full history and examine your cat

• Perform blood tests and urine tests

• Often check blood pressure and sometimes use imaging, such as ultrasound or X-rays

These tests help confirm the diagnosis and make sure Nelio is the right option.

How to give Nelio tablets for cats

Always follow the instructions on your cat’s prescription label.

• Give the exact number of Nelio tablets for cats prescribed each day

• Your vet will tell you if the dose is once or twice daily

• Tablets can usually be given with or without food, but follow your vet’s advice

• Try to give the dose at the same time every day

• Make sure your cat swallows the full tablet or tablet portion

If you miss a dose, or are not sure if it was given, contact your vet for advice. Do not double the next dose unless your vet has told you to do so. Never change the dose or stop Nelio tablets for cats without speaking to your vet first.

Monitoring while on Nelio tablets for cats

Heart and kidney conditions need regular check-ups. While your cat is taking Nelio tablets for cats, your vet may:

• Check heart and lung sounds and breathing rate

• Monitor weight, appetite and general behaviour

• Arrange repeat blood tests to monitor kidney values and electrolytes

• Check urine samples for protein and concentration

• Adjust the Nelio dose if your cat’s condition changes

You can help at home by keeping a simple note of your cat’s appetite, drinking, breathing at rest and activity. Share any changes with your vet.

Everyday care for cats on Nelio

Nelio tablets for cats form only one part of a long-term care plan. Your vet may also advise:

• A kidney or cardiac diet with controlled protein and salt

• Easy access to fresh water at all times

• A calm, stress-free home with warm, comfortable resting places

• Gentle play or activity suited to your cat’s energy levels

These steps work together with Nelio tablets for cats to help keep your cat as stable and comfortable as possible.

Safety information

Nelio tablets for cats are a POM-V medicine. They must only be used:

• For the cat named on the prescription

• At the dose and schedule set by your vet

Important points:

• Tell your vet about any other medicines or supplements your cat receives

• Inform your vet if your cat has severe kidney disease, low blood pressure, vomiting or diarrhoea

• Do not use in cats with a known allergy to benazepril or other ACE inhibitors

Contact your vet urgently if you notice:

• Marked lethargy or weakness

• Vomiting, diarrhoea or refusal to eat

• Collapse, extreme wobbliness or very slow pulse

• Any sudden change in breathing or obvious distress

Storage and disposal

• Store Nelio tablets for cats in the original packaging

• Keep in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight

• Keep out of sight and reach of children and other animals

• Do not use after the expiry date on the pack

Return any unused or expired Nelio tablets for cats to your vet or pharmacist for safe disposal. Do not throw veterinary medicines into household waste.

Used exactly as your vet directs, Nelio tablets for cats can play a key role in managing heart and kidney disease and supporting a better quality of life for affected cats.

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