Banacep tablets for dogs

Banacep tablets for dogs 5mg & 20mg

Banacep tablets for dogs 5mg & 20mg

PRESCRIPTION NEEDED (Pom-V)

Banacep tablets for dogs are used to support dogs with certain heart problems and some types of chronic kidney disease. These conditions are usually long term. Treatment focuses on helping the heart and kidneys work more efficiently so dogs can stay comfortable for as long as possible.

The active ingredient in Banacep tablets for dogs is benazepril. Benazepril is an ACE inhibitor. It helps relax blood vessels and reduce the pressure the heart must pump against. In some dogs it can also help protect the kidneys.

Banacep tablets for dogs – product variations

This single product page includes both strengths of Banacep tablets for dogs as variations:

• Banacep 5 mg Tablets for Dogs – 1 x 140 tablets

• Banacep 20 mg Tablets for Dogs – 1 x 56 tablets

Your vet will:

• Select the strength of Banacep tablets for dogs

• Set the exact dose per kilogram of bodyweight

• Decide how often the tablets should be given each day

Always order and use the same Banacep tablets for dogs that are written on your pet’s prescription.

Benefits of Banacep tablets for dogs

When used as your vet directs, Banacep tablets for dogs can:

✔ Help reduce the workload on the heart

✔ Support better blood flow and blood pressure control

✔ Help protect kidney function in some dogs with protein in the urine

✔ Provide film-coated tablets that are easy to handle and divide where advised

✔ Offer two strengths so your vet can fine-tune the dose for your dog

Banacep tablets for dogs do not cure heart or kidney disease. However, they can help many dogs feel brighter, breathe more easily and remain active for longer.

How Banacep tablets for dogs work

Banacep tablets for dogs contain benazepril, an ACE inhibitor (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor).

Benazepril works by:

• Blocking the ACE enzyme in the body

• Allowing blood vessels to relax and widen

• Reducing resistance to blood flow

This makes it easier for the heart to pump blood around the body. In some kidney cases, Banacep tablets for dogs can also help reduce protein loss into the urine. When combined with the right diet and regular monitoring, this may slow down further kidney damage.

When vets may prescribe Banacep tablets for dogs

Your vet may prescribe Banacep tablets for dogs when:

• Your dog has diagnosed heart disease, such as valve disease or some cardiomyopathies

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

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

Before starting Banacep tablets for dogs, your vet will usually:

• Take a full history and examine your dog

• Run blood tests to check kidney values and other organ function

• Check a urine sample for protein and concentration

• Often measure blood pressure

• Sometimes perform imaging, such as chest X-rays or ultrasound

These checks help confirm that Banacep tablets for dogs are safe and appropriate.

How to give Banacep tablets for dogs

Always follow your vet’s instructions and the prescription label. General guidance:

• Give the exact number of Banacep tablets for dogs prescribed for your pet

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

• Tablets can usually be given with or without food; keep the routine consistent

• You can offer the tablet directly or in a small amount of food if your dog accepts this

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

Try to give Banacep tablets for dogs at the same time each day. If you miss a dose or are unsure whether it was given, contact your vet for advice. Do not double the next dose unless your vet clearly tells you to.

Never change the dose or stop Banacep tablets for dogs suddenly without speaking to your vet first.

Monitoring dogs on Banacep

Dogs taking Banacep tablets for dogs need regular check-ups. Your vet may:

• Re-examine your dog and listen to the heart and lungs

• Check breathing rate at rest and overall comfort

• Monitor bodyweight and body condition

• Repeat blood tests to track kidney values and electrolytes

• Recheck urine samples for protein and concentration

• Adjust the dose of Banacep tablets for dogs if weight, condition or test results change

At home, you can help by keeping simple notes on:

• Appetite and thirst

• Energy and exercise tolerance

• Breathing pattern and any coughing

• General behaviour and comfort

Bring this information to review appointments so your vet can fine-tune treatment.

Everyday care for dogs on Banacep

Banacep tablets for dogs work best as part of a complete care plan. Your vet may also recommend:

• A heart-supportive or kidney-supportive diet

• Fresh water available at all times

• Gentle, steady exercise suited to your dog’s condition

• A calm home with warm, comfortable resting areas

These steps, combined with Banacep tablets for dogs and any other prescribed medicines, help support long-term stability and comfort.

Safety information

Banacep tablets for dogs are a POM-V medicine. They must only be used:

• For the dog 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 dog receives

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

• Do not use Banacep tablets for dogs in animals with a known allergy to benazepril or other ACE inhibitors

Contact your vet urgently if you notice:

• Marked lethargy, weakness or collapse

• Persistent vomiting, diarrhoea or refusal to eat

• Sudden changes in breathing or obvious distress

Storage and disposal

• Store Banacep tablets for dogs 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 shown on the pack

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

Used exactly as your vet directs, Banacep tablets for dogs can play an important role in managing heart and kidney disease and supporting a better quality of life.

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