Zycortal Suspension for Dogs

Zycortal Suspension for Dogs 25mg/ml 4ml

Zycortal Suspension for Dogs 25mg/ml 4ml

PRESCRIPTION NEEDED (Pom-V)

What Zycortal suspension for dogs is for

Zycortal suspension for dogs is used to treat Addison’s disease (primary hypoadrenocorticism). In this condition, a dog’s adrenal glands do not produce enough natural hormones.

Without treatment, dogs with Addison’s disease can:

• Become weak or very tired

• Lose weight and stop eating

• Vomit or have diarrhoea

• Develop serious dehydration and collapse

Zycortal suspension for dogs helps replace the missing mineralocorticoid hormones. This supports normal salt and fluid balance and helps stabilise affected dogs.

Benefits of Zycortal suspension for dogs

When used as your vet advises, Zycortal suspension for dogs can:

✔ Help control the signs of Addison’s disease in dogs

✔ Support healthy salt and fluid balance in the body

✔ Reduce the risk of sudden Addisonian crises when used with the right monitoring

✔ Provide a prolonged-release injection so dosing intervals are usually every few weeks

✔ Allow dogs with Addison’s disease to enjoy a more normal, active life

Zycortal suspension for dogs does not cure Addison’s disease. Dogs usually need lifelong treatment, but many do very well once the condition is under control.

How Zycortal suspension for dogs works

Zycortal suspension for dogs contains desoxycortone pivalate (DOCP). This is a synthetic mineralocorticoid.

In simple terms, Zycortal suspension for dogs:

• Replaces the missing mineralocorticoid hormone

• Helps the kidneys balance sodium and potassium levels

• Supports normal fluid balance and blood volume

Because it is a prolonged-release suspension, one injection of Zycortal suspension for dogs can last several weeks. Your vet will adjust the dose and timing to suit your dog’s blood test results and clinical signs.

Most dogs with Addison’s disease also need a separate oral steroid tablet to replace glucocorticoid hormones. Your vet will prescribe this alongside Zycortal suspension for dogs.

When vets may prescribe Zycortal suspension for dogs

Your vet may prescribe Zycortal suspension for dogs when:

• Tests confirm primary hypoadrenocorticism (Addison’s disease)

• Your dog needs long-term mineralocorticoid replacement

• They decide that DOCP is the most suitable option for your dog

Before starting Zycortal suspension for dogs, your vet will usually:

• Take a full history and examine your dog

• Run blood tests, including sodium and potassium levels

• Often perform an ACTH stimulation test to confirm Addison’s disease

• Check kidney values and general organ function

These checks help ensure that Zycortal suspension for dogs is safe and that your dog receives the right starting dose.

How vets use Zycortal suspension for dogs

Zycortal suspension for dogs is a prescription injection. Owners should not inject it themselves unless a vet gives very clear instructions and training. In many cases, all doses are given at the practice.

Typical use includes:

• Shaking the vial well before use, as it is a suspension

• Drawing up the prescribed volume of Zycortal suspension for dogs

• Giving the injection by the route your vet chooses (for example, subcutaneous)

• Scheduling regular repeat doses, often about every 25–30 days, once stable

Your vet will decide the exact dose and interval for Zycortal suspension for dogs. They may adjust both while they fine-tune control of your dog’s Addison’s disease.

Monitoring dogs on Zycortal suspension for dogs

Regular monitoring is vital for dogs receiving Zycortal suspension for dogs. Your vet may:

• Recheck sodium and potassium levels at set times after each injection

• Examine your dog and assess weight, hydration and energy levels

• Ask about thirst, urination, appetite and any vomiting or diarrhoea

• Adjust the dose or dosing interval of Zycortal suspension for dogs based on results

At home, you can help by watching for:

• Changes in appetite or energy

• Vomiting, diarrhoea or increased drinking

• Weakness, shaking or collapse

Report any concerns to your vet promptly, especially in dogs with a known Addison’s diagnosis. Quick action can prevent a more serious crisis.

Safety information for Zycortal suspension for dogs

Zycortal suspension for dogs is a POM-V medicine and must only be used under direct veterinary supervision.

Important points:

• Use only for the dog named on the prescription

• Do not use Zycortal suspension for dogs in animals with known hypersensitivity to the active substance or ingredients

• Tell your vet about any other medicines your dog receives, especially diuretics or heart medicines

• Let your vet know if your dog has kidney problems or other serious illness

Contact your vet urgently if you notice after treatment with Zycortal suspension for dogs:

• Severe weakness, collapse or shaking

• Persistent vomiting or diarrhoea

• Marked changes in thirst or urination

• Any signs that resemble an Addisonian crisis, such as sudden lethargy and collapse

Your vet may need to adjust the dose of Zycortal suspension for dogs or alter other medicines in the treatment plan.

Storage of Zycortal suspension for dogs

• Store Zycortal suspension for dogs as directed on the packaging

• Keep the vial in the original carton when not in use

• Protect from extremes of temperature and from direct light

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

Do not use Zycortal suspension for dogs after the expiry date on the label. Return any unused or expired medicine to your vet or pharmacist for safe disposal.

Used exactly as your vet directs, Zycortal suspension for dogs can play a vital role in managing Addison’s disease and helping affected dogs enjoy a stable, comfortable life.

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