Animal Health - information about our New Zealand products
Boehringer Ingelheim provides advanced, preventative animal healthcare. We develop vaccines, parasiticides and pharmaceuticals that protect both companion animals and livestock animals.
You can find information about these products listed below by species in alphabetical order.
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The information on this page is only intended for residents of New Zealand. Restricted Veterinary Medicine. Access is only through a Veterinary authorisation. For more information about any Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health product, including those not listed below, please call 0800 800 822.
Dogs
| Product Name | Pack Sizes | Active Ingredients | Species & Indication | Dose | Additional Information |
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| Buscopan®Compositum | 100mL | Hyoscine-N-butyl bromide 4mg/mL dipyrone 500mg/mL | Dogs: For the treatment gastroenteritis, diarrhoea, vomiting, spasm of the urogenital tract, and pain associated with digestive disturbances. | 1-2mL s/c, i/v | Safety Data Sheet |
| Frontline®Plus for Dogs | Small Dog, Medium Dog, Large Dog, X-Large Dog (3 pack) | Fipronil, (S)-methoprene | Dogs: For the treatment, control and prevention of flea and tick infestation, flea allergy dermatitis and biting lice on dogs. May be used on puppies from 8 weeks of age. Safe for use on pregnant and lactating bitches. |
One pipette applied directly onto the skin at the back of the neck: Small Dogs: 1-10kg Medium Dogs: 10-20kg Large Dogs: 20-40kg Extra Large Dogs: 40-60kg |
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| Frontline®Spray | 100mL, 250mL | Fipronil | Dogs and Cats: For the treatment, prevention and control of flea, tick and biting lice infestations and flea allergy dermatitis on dogs and cats. Safe for use on puppies and kittens from 2 days of age. Can be used on pregnant and lactating bitches.For the treatment, prevention and control of flea, tick and biting lice infestations and flea allergy dermatitis on dogs and cats. Safe for use on puppies and kittens from 2 days of age. Can be used on pregnant and lactating bitches. | Apply 3-6 mL/kg depending on the length of hair. Ensure the coat is damp down to skin level over the whole animal. Allow to dry naturally. | |
| Halothane-Vet | 250mL | Halothane | Dogs: Gaseous anaesthetic for the induction and maintenance of anaesthesia for all types of surgery. May be used in a wide range of mammals, birds and reptiles. | Safety Data Sheet | |
| Isoflurane-Vet | 250mL | Isoflurane | Dogs: Gaseous anaesthetic for the induction and maintenance of anaesthesia for all types of veterinary surgery in a wide range of animal species including cats, dogs, horses, small mammals, birds and reptiles. Gaseous anaesthetic for the induction and maintenance of anaesthesia for all types of veterinary surgery in a wide range of animal species including cats, dogs, horses, small mammals, birds and reptiles. | ||
| Metacam® Anti-inflammatory Oral Suspension for Dogs |
10mL 32mL 100mL 180mL |
Meloxicam 1.5mg/mL | Dogs: Alleviation of inflammation and pain in both acute and chronic musculoskeletal disorders such as disco-spondylosis, arthropathy and soft tissue injuries. | Safety Data Sheet | |
| Metacam®Chewable Tablets for Dogs | Metacam 1mg and 2.5mg Chewable Tablets for Dogs | Meloxicam 1mg, 2.5mg | Dogs: Beef flavoured chewable tablets for the alleviation of inflammation and pain in both acute and chronic musculoskeletal disorders. | ||
| METACAM® Chewable Tablets for Dogs |
84 tablet blister pack |
Meloxicam 1mg, 2.5mg |
Dogs: Beef flavoured chewable tablets for the alleviation of inflammation and pain in both acute and chronic musculoskeletal disorders. |
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Safety Data Sheet |
| Metacam®Anti-inflammatory Injectable for Dogs and Cats |
10mL 20mL |
Meloxicam 5mg/mL | Dogs: Injectable administration for alleviation of inflammation and pain in both acute and chronic musculoskeletal disorders. Reduction of post-operative pain and inflammation following orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery. | Safety Data Sheet | |
| NexGard Spectra® | Very Small, Small, Medium, Large, XL (singles/3 pack) | Afoxolaner, milbemycin oxime | Dogs: Kills adult fleas and is indicated for the treatment and prevention of flea (Ctenocephalides spp.) infestations and for the control of New Zealand cattle tick (Haemaphysalis longicornis) for at least one month. Treatment of infestations with adult gastrointestinal nematodes of the following species: roundworms (Toxocara canis, Toxascaris leonina), hookworms (Ancylostoma caninum), and whipworms (Trichuris vulpis). A soft highly palatable beef-flavoured chew, which can be given with or without food. NexGard Spectra® is safe for all breeds and puppies from 8 weeks of age weighing at least 2kg. |
Treat at monthly intervals: V.Small : 2-3.5kg Small : 3.6-7.5kg Medium: 7.6-15kg Large: 15.1-30kg V. Large: 30.1-60kg |
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| NexGard® Chewables | Very Small, Small, Medium & Large (singles/3 packs) | Afoxolaner | Dogs: Kills adult fleas and is indicated for the treatment and prevention of flea (Ctenocephalides spp.) infestations and for the control of New Zealand cattle tick (Haemaphysalis longicornis) for at least one month. A soft highly palatable beef-flavoured chew, which can be given with or without food. NexGard® Chewables is safe for all breeds and puppies from 8 weeks of age weighing at least 2kg. |
Treat at monthly intervals V.Small : 2-4kg Small : 4.1-10kg Medium: 10.1-25kg Large: 25.1-50kg |
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| Oravet® Dental Hygiene Chews |
Packs of 7 chews: Small, medium an large dogs |
Dogs: Dental hygiene chews with delmopinol technology designed for use in dogs from 6 months of age. Each chew releases delmopinol, an ingredient that coats the teeth, tongue and gingiva to create a protective barrier against the bacteria that cause bad breath and are the basis for plaque formation. Oravet chews also break down existing plaque and calculus through a mechanical scrubbing action. |
Give one entire chew per day to the dog. V.Small: up to 4.5kg Small: 4.5-11kg Medium: 11-23kg Large: dogs over 23kg |
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| Pexion®Tablets for Dogs | 100mg and 400mg |
Imepitoin 100mg, 400mg |
Dogs: Imepitoin is an antiepileptic agent for use as an aid in the treatment of idiopathic epilepsy in dogs. | Safety Data Sheet | |
| Previcox® | 57mg (60 tab), 227mg (60 tab) | Firocoxib | Dogs: A highly selective COX-2 inhibitor for the relief of pain and for the control of inflammation associated with osteoarthritis and other musculoskeletal disorders of dogs. Previcox® is also indicated for the control of post-operative pain associated with surgery; including soft tissue, orthopaedic and dental procedures. Safe use in breeding, pregnant or lactating dogs, or in puppies less than 10 weeks of age, has not been established. | 5mg/kg body weight once daily | |
| Stomorgyl® 2/10/20 | 50 tablets | Spiramycin, metronidazole | Dogs and Cats: Treatment of infections caused by susceptible aerobic and anaerobic bacteria in dogs and cats. Due to its spectrum of activity and propensity for concentration in oral tissues, the product is particularly active against infections causing oral or dental disease in dogs and cats. These include stomatitis, gingivitis, halitosis, periodontitis, tooth root abscesses and chelitis. It is also recommended for supportive therapy after tooth extractions and removal of dental tartar. |
Stomorgyl 2: 1 tablet per 2kg Stomorgyl 10: 1 tablet per 10kg Stomorgyl 20: 1 tablet per 20kg Treat daily for 5-10 days.Daily dose can be divided into 2-3 treatments. |
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| Vetmedin®Chewable Tablets/Capsules | 50 chewable tablets, 100 capsules | Pimobendan 1.25mg, 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg |
Dogs: For the treatment of canine congestive heart failure (CHF) originating from dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) or valvular insufficiency (mitral and/or tricuspid regurgitation) and treatment of preclinical DCM in large breed dogs. The treatment of dogs with evidence of increased heart size secondary to the asymptomatic (preclinical) myxomatous mitral valve disease to delay the onset of clinical symptoms of heart failure. To reduce heart size and increase survival times. | Safety Data Sheet |
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