Ipakitine or Epakitin is a chitosan, calcium carbonate, lactose and hydrolyzed soy protein based Intestinal Phosphate Binder for dogs and cats. Chitosan is a natural polysaccharide ingredient extracted from the crab and shrimp shells. It naturally binds dietary phosphorus and limits the intestinal absorption of phosphorus. Chitosan also binds uremic toxins. Lactose and hydrolyzed soy provide protein and carbohydrates. It also reduces gut pH and accelerates phosphorus binding. Calcium carbonate binds with extra phosphorus and excretes through feces. Managing phosphate levels has evidenced to enhance renal function.
Ipakitine is a nutritional feed supplement and shall be given in dogs and cats suffering from Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) & Renal failure.
Epakitin should be started from stage II of IRIS (International Renal Interest Society) guidelines Or When serum creatinine level goes beyond 1.4 mg/dl in dogs & 1.6 mg/dl in cats
- Composition:
Calcium Carbonate, Chitosan, Lactose & Soy Hydrolysate
- Class: Kidney Supplement / Phosphate Binder
Indications/Uses
Ipakitine shall be given as supportive in
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) & Renal failure
- Corrects Ca & P ratio
- Manages skeletal and joint healthCorrects concurrent hyperparathyroidism
- Reduces nitrogen toxic effect in gut
- Hyperphosphatemia management
Features
- Highly palatable – Great taste.
- Easy and convenient to administer – Sprinkle over dry food or mix with canned food.
- Better efficacy than other phosphate binders.
- Ipakitine shall be given for CKD & Kidney-failure. It should be started from stage II of IRIS guidelines or when serum creatinine level goes beyond 1.4 mg in dogs & 1.6 mg in cats. Nutritional feed supplement.
Directions for use:
- As recommended by the veterinarian.
| DOG/CAT weight | Number of scoops/day |
|---|---|
| 3-5 kg | 2 |
| 10 kg | 4 |
| 15 kg | 6 |
| 20 kg | 8 |
Suitable for Dogs and Cats
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