Description

Ipakitine / Epakitin Powder For Dogs Cats

Brand Name: IPAKITINE / EPAKITIN

Manufactured by: Vetoquinol

Dosage Form: Powder

Presentation: 

180 gm (with 1 gm spoon inside)
(Epakitin – 300 gm with 2.5 gm scoop inside)
All 3 presentations 60, 180 and 300 gm of Epakitine powder in USA has same ingredients.

Ingredients & Composition:

Calcium Carbonate, Chitosan, Lactose & Soy Hydrolysate

Description / Action: 

Ipakitine or Epakitin is a chitosan, calcium carbonate, lactose and hydrolyzed soy protein based Intestinal Phosphate Binder for dogs and cats. Chitosan is a natural polysaccharide ingredient extracted from the crab and shrimp shells. It naturally binds dietary phosphorus and limits the intestinal absorption of phosphorus. Chitosan also binds uremic toxins. Lactose and hydrolyzed soy provide protein and carbohydrates. It also reduces gut pH and accelerates phosphorus binding. Calcium carbonate binds with extra phosphorus and excretes through faeces. Managing phosphate levels has evidenced to enhance renal function.

Ipakitine is a nutritional feed supplement and shall be given in dogs and cats suffering from Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) & Renal failure.

Epakitin should be started from stage II of IRIS (International Renal Interest Society) guidelines Or When serum creatinine level goes beyond 1.4 mg/dl in dogs & 1.6 mg/dl in cats

Class: Kidney Supplement / Phosphate Binder

Indication / Usage:

Ipakitine shall be given as supportive in
• Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) &
• Renal failure
• Corrects Ca & P ratio
• Manages skeletal and joint health
• Corrects concurrent hyperparathyroidism
• Reduces nitrogen toxic effect in gut
• Hyperphosphatemia management

Features

• Highly palatable – Great taste
• Easy and convenient to administer – Sprinkle over dry food or mix with canned food
• Better efficacy than other phosphate binders

Species:

For oral use in dogs and cats.

Dosage/ Administration / Feeding Directions:

By oral route only
Administration Table

Body Weight of Dog or Cat       Number of Scoops per day
3-5 kg                                             2
10 kg                                              4
15 kg                                              6
20 kg                                             8
or 1 g/5 kg B. Wt. twice a day.

One level spoonful (provided inside the pack) = 1 gram of Epakitin.

Ipkatine should be given along with food (prescription diet or renal diet).

Overdosage / Side effects / Contraindications /Warnings:

There are no reported side effects. In case of accidental overdosing and before using your veterinarian is the best source of advice. Always discuss in detail if your pet is on other medications or renal supplements or calcium/phosphorus regulators like calcitrol.

Pharmaceutical precautions / Instructions: 

Store in a cool and dry place. Read the product label carefully for more information.

Safety: Age / Pregnancy/ Withdrawal:

Suitable for all breeds of dogs and cats. It supports renal function safely and effectively. Safe use in pregnant female dogs and cats or breeding animals has not been proven. Always follow the recommendations of your vet.

Habit forming:  

No. But pets suffering from CKD may need lifelong renal supplements.

Substitute: Renal p Tablets & Paste, Vetricare Renal Syrup (Lanthanum Carbonate), Nephro K9 Powder,

Compare with Diarest – M Gel, Phosclear Powder, Phoslure Sevelamer Tablets, Pronefra Palatable Oral Suspension,

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