Reconcile
Generic name: fluoxetine hydrochloride chewable tablet
Dosage form: FOR ANIMAL USE ONLY
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(fluoxetine hydrochloride)
Chewable Tablets
Caution:
Federal (USA) law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
Description:
Reconcile is a chewable, flavored tablet that contains fluoxetine hydrochloride. Reconcile chewable tablets are available in 8, 16, 32, and 64 mg tablet strengths for oral administration to dogs. The active ingredient in Reconcile chewable tablets is fluoxetine hydrochloride, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). The molecular weight of fluoxetine is 345.79. The structural formula is depicted below.
fluoxetine hydrochloride
C17H18F3NO·HCl
Indications:
Reconcile chewable tablets are indicated for the treatment of canine separation anxiety in conjunction with a behavior modification plan.
Dosage and Administration:
The recommended dose of Reconcile chewable tablets is 1-2 mg/kg (0.5-0.9 mg/lb) administered once daily, in conjunction with a behavior modification plan. A typical behavior modification plan consists of the pet owner implementing standard training techniques based on principles such as rewarding appropriate behavior; coming and going in a manner that does not elicit inappropriate responses from the dog; and teaching the dog to be content while alone.
| Dog Weight | No. of | Tablet Strength | |
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