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Fortekor Flavour Tablets for Dogs & Cats | Benazepril
Fortekor Flavour Tablets for Dogs & Cats | Benazepril
This is a prescription-only veterinary medicine. A valid veterinary prescription must be received and approved before this medicine can be dispatched.
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Please note: We cannot ship to Northern Ireland.
Prescription Information
- Prescription must match the product, strength and formulation ordered.
- For orders involving more than one pet, a separate prescription is required.
- Uploaded prescriptions are valid for up to 6 months or until the prescribed number of repeats has been supplied, whichever comes first. In accordance with UK Veterinary Medicines Regulations, we are legally required to retain veterinary prescriptions for a minimum of 5 years.
All orders are reviewed by our veterinary team. Prescription checks are typically completed the same day. Orders are dispatched once checks are complete and the medication is ready for dispatch. Read our prescription policy.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Fortekor Tablets are prescription-only veterinary medicines containing benazepril hydrochloride, an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used in dogs and cats.
Fortekor is available from Vetalia in 2.5mg, 5mg and 20mg tablets. The 2.5mg and 5mg strengths are authorised for dogs and cats, while the 20mg strength is authorised for dogs.
Available strengths
- Fortekor 2.5mg Palatable Tablets: boxes of 28 or 56 tablets
- Fortekor Flavour 5mg Tablets: boxes of 28 or 56 tablets
- Fortekor Flavour 20mg Tablets: box of 28 tablets
What is Fortekor used for?
In dogs, Fortekor is authorised for the treatment of congestive heart failure.
In cats, the authorised 2.5mg and 5mg strengths are used for the reduction of proteinuria associated with chronic kidney disease.
Your veterinary surgeon will determine whether Fortekor is appropriate for your pet, which strength should be used and the required dose.
What does Fortekor contain?
The active ingredient is benazepril hydrochloride.
- 2.5mg tablets: 2.5mg benazepril hydrochloride per tablet
- 5mg tablets: equivalent to 5mg benazepril hydrochloride per tablet
- 20mg tablets: equivalent to 20mg benazepril hydrochloride per tablet
How is Fortekor given?
Fortekor should be administered exactly as directed by the prescribing veterinary surgeon. The appropriate dose depends on the animal's species, bodyweight and clinical condition.
Do not alter the dose or discontinue treatment without first discussing this with your veterinary surgeon.
Important information
Fortekor should not be used in animals with a known hypersensitivity to benazepril or any of the ingredients in the product. It should not be used in cases of hypotension, hypovolaemia, hyponatraemia or acute renal failure, or where cardiac output failure is due to aortic or pulmonary stenosis.
Kidney function and blood pressure may require monitoring during treatment, particularly where other medicines affecting the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system or potassium balance are being used.
Prescription requirements
Fortekor is classified as POM-V (Prescription Only Medicine – Veterinarian).
A valid veterinary prescription is required before this medicine can be supplied. You can upload your prescription during checkout or ask your veterinary practice to send it directly to Vetalia.
For full product information for Fortekor 2.5mg tablets, including contraindications, adverse effects and precautions, please see the data sheet here.
For full product information for Fortekor Flavour 5mg and 20mg tablets, including contraindications, adverse effects and precautions, please see the data sheet here.
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