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Jana pisze:Czy mogę prosić o info na temat rubenalu? Kiedy i po co się go podaje.
Jana pisze:Czy mogę prosić o info na temat rubenalu? Kiedy i po co się go podaje.
In April 2008 I heard from a lady who was participating in trials of a new CRF treatment called Rubenal at Kansas State University. Although no study results have been published (not expected until the end of 2009), Rubenal was launched in Europe in 2008, in the UK in January 2009, and in the USA in July 2009.
Rubenal is made from Rheum officinale (Chinese rhubarb extract) and produced by Vetoquinol, who also make Ipakitine/Epakitin and Azodyl. In TCM (traditional Chinese medicine), Chinese rhubarb extract has been used to treat kidney problems in humans for many years. Rhubarb leaves are toxic for cats but the root is safe.
In TCM rheum is commonly used in combination with other herbs. Vetoquinol appear to have produced a product that only contains Rheum.
Rubenal is available in two sizes, 300mg and 75mg. The recommended dose is 25mg per kg (2.2lbs) of body weight twice a day, so a 3kg (6.6lb) cat would need two 75mg tablets a day. In the UK they cost around £9-10 for 60 tablets. Vet UK is a UK online supplier which sells 60 75mg Rubenal tablets for 9.36.
I have heard from a number of people in German-speaking countries who have used Rubenal. The majority of them seem to think it has helped their cats, although one person said the capsules are too big for a cat to swallow easily, a problem which commonly arises with another Vetoquinol product, Azodyl.
Rhubarb extract may affect electrolytes. In particular, it may lower potassium levels, so I would recommend monitoring your cat's potassium levels and other electrolytes if you use Rubenal.
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