Libromide 325mg Tablets for Dogs

Libromide comes in tablets containing 325mg of potassium bromide (KBr). It is used to treat epilepsy in dogs and is usually combined with phenobarbitone (phenobarbital or "Epiphen"). Treated dogs are much less likely to have fits (seizures), but if any do occur, they are likely to be milder and last for a shorter time. Dogs have to take Libromide every day for a few weeks before the full effects are achieved. The amount of salt in the dog's diet affects how much potassium bromide is in the blood stream, so blood tests are often needed to establish the correct dose for a particular dog.

Side effects are seen in some dogs which are particularly sensitive to potassium bromide, or in cases of overdose. The main side effects are sleepiness and weak or incoordinate hind legs, increased thirst and nausea. These soon pass if treatment is temporarily withdrawn, or continued at a lower dose. Sometimes it is more appropriate to reduce the dose of the phenobarbitone instead, which has similar side effects.