A human accidentally swallowed dog's 5mg Vetmedin. What now?

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By mistake, I swollowed a 5mg Vetmedin caps which I give to my dog for heart problems. Am I in danger Am a 68 yr old man. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 14 years and 5 months old | 68 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

The active ingredient of Vetmedin is Pimobendan. This is a medication that is also used in humans, therefore I suggest you call a human poison control or your doctor or a hospital to find out what to expect and whether the dosage is harmless or not. From articles I found the normal human dose is 2.5 mg, so 5mg is double and I strongly suggest your consult with a doctor. We are veterinary doctors and not qualified to assess this. Please call your nearest hospital.

A human accidentally swallowed dog's 5mg Vetmedin. What now?

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