Virbac are pleased to announce the launch of Tramvetol®, licensed tramadol tablets for the treatment of acute and chronic pain in dogs.

Tramvetol® is presented in two convenient pack sizes of 30 and 100 tablets to assist practices with dispensing and storage as a Schedule 3 controlled drug. The adaptable, meat flavoured 50mg tablets can also be easily divided into two equal parts to ensure accurate dosing.

Suitable for both short courses and long-term treatment, 2-4mg per kg of Tramvetol® can be administered every 8 hours or from 6 hours, if required, based on the intensity of the pain. In addition, Tramvetol® has a wide therapeutic window and a maximum daily dose of 16mg per kg.

Commonly used in combination with other forms of analgesia, including NSAIDs¹, Tramvetol® is quickly absorbed and boats a rapid onset of action². Peak plasma concentrations are achieved within 45 minutes³.

‘Tramadol is already an important part of the analgesia toolkit for many veterinary practices’ said Dan Johnson, Product Manager at Virbac. ‘We hope that Tramvetol® will prove to be a much more convenient option for practices, whilst helping to provide dogs with a better quality, pain free life’.

For more information on Tramvetol®, or any of the other products in the Virbac analgesia range, please speak to your Virbac Territory Manager.