Cat & Dog - Ethylestrenol

Why has my veterinary surgeon prescribed this medicine?

Ethylestrenol is an anabolic steroid. Anabolic steroids are synthetic forms of the male hormone testosterone. They stimulate appetite, increase muscle mass, increase skeletal mass, and increase production of red blood cells. Ethylestrenol is used as an additional treatment in chronic kidney problems.

How do I give this medication?

• Give this medication to your pet as directed by your veterinary surgeon. Tablets may be crushed or given with food. READ THE LABEL CAREFULLY.
• Try to give this medication at about the same time(s) each day. It may be best to give the daily dose in divided doses.
• DO NOT give the pet more medicine than directed and DO NOT give the medicine more often than directed.
• Try not to miss giving any doses.
• Wash your hands after handling the medication.
• In case of accidental ingestion, seek medical advice immediately and show the package, leaflet or label to the physician.
• DO NOT discontinue the medication without first checking with your veterinary surgeon. Contact your veterinary surgeon in advance if your pet needs a repeat prescription.

What if I miss giving a dose?

Give the dose as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose, and continue with the regular schedule. Do not give your pet two doses at once.

How do I store this medicine?

• Keep this medicine out of reach of children.
• Store this medicine in a cool, dry place below 25°C. Store away from heat and protect from light.

Potential side effects

• Although a drug has potential side effects, it does not mean that there is necessarily a high risk of any of these occurring. Tell your veterinary surgeon if you think your pet may be pregnant.
• Your veterinary surgeon may need to monitor your pet's blood to check kidney and liver function.
• The following side effects have been reported: very odorous urine in cats, and increased virilism.
• Contact your veterinary surgeon if these side effects persist and are troublesome.
• Other side effects may occur. If the pet experiences anything unusual, contact your veterinary surgeon.

Possible drug interactions

• Make sure to tell your veterinary surgeon what other medication you are giving to your pet.
• Contact your veterinary surgeon if your pet experiences any unusual reactions when different medications are given together.