Is Bisolvan Linctus safe for my coughing Pomeranian who is panting?

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my min. pomeranian is coughing ... very dry cough and I gave her some Bisolvan Linctus cough syrup is that safe? and she is panting all the time. Pet's info: Dog | Pomeranian | Female | unspayed | 11 months and 18 days old | 4 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there. It would be best for you to take Coco to your vet for an exam if she is coughing. Coughing could be due to parasites, viruses, bacteria, fungus, asthma, etc. When you treat with cough syrup you are only placating the symptoms, not treating the underlying disease process. That being said, you can give Bisolvan but I would not use Linctus. You should use Bisolvan Chesty. The active ingredient is bromhexine - the Linctus has another ingredient (orciprenaline) which is a bronchodilator and that could cause the excessive panting you are seeing. Those bronchodilators really increase heart rate and respiratory rate and can be unsafe unless used properly. At 4 pounds it is likely she was overdosed. So, if you are going to use Bisolvan, use the Chesty variety. The dose is 2mg/kg twice a day - she could have about 4 mg. That equals about 5ml of Chesty syrup or 1 TEASPOON which she can take twice a day. Again, it is best to take her to your vet to figure out why she is coughing. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

Is Bisolvan Linctus safe for my coughing Pomeranian who is panting?

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