Prilactone for Dogs | Prilactone 80mg tablets | Prilactone Side Effects

What is Prilactone?

Prilactone is available in three different strength tablets: Prilactone 10mg, Prilactone 40mg and Prilactone 80mg.
Prilactone contains the drug spironlolactone.

How does Prilactone work?

Prilactone has a number of effects in the body, including helping to get rid of excess fluid which often builds up in dogs with heart or liver problems. (Medically it is a potassium sparing diuretic.) However the main indication for its use in dogs is its ability to prevent or reduce the formation of fibrous tissue in the heart (caridac firbrosis). This helps to prolong the life of dogs on treatment. This makes it unusual because the other types of treatment generally given to dogs, act to reduce the symptoms of heart failure (such as coughing and reduced exercise tolerance). Prilactone does not improve the symptoms of heart failure very much, but the extension to life expectancy it provides is significant and makes it a worthwhile treatment.

What are the Prilactone Side Effects?

There are not many side effects from Prilactone. It should not be used during pregnancy or lactation.  Its use should be avoided in young, growing dogs because it has a slight negative effect on male hormones. Adult males can show a slight shrinkage of the size of the prostate gland, but that is often the least worry of affected individuals. Prilactone can interact with other types of medication and so this has to be considered when it is used alongside other treatments. Fortunately it does not show any adverse reaction when used alongside the main canine heart treatments frusemide and pimobendan. Its use has to be monitored more carefully in dogs with pre-existing liver or kidney trouble.

Where can I buy Prilactone?

Prilactone is available with prescription from Viovet.co.uk, the trusted online supplier of veterinary medication, diets and pet care products.