Methimazole Suspension (Compounded) Rx
Methimazole Suspension (Compounded) Rx
I'm sorry but our pharmacy is no longer making specially compounded medications. We do sell comercially prepared Felimazole tablets and Methimazole Generic Tablets. If you are looking for a new compounding pharmacy, you may be able to find one by consulting with your veterinarian or searching for an accredited PCAB Compouning Pharmacy on the Accreditation Commission for Health Care's website.
What is the Methimazole Suspension for Cats?
- Methimazole is a prescription medication used to treat overactive thyroid glands in cats. While Methimazole can’t stop the condition, it will help your cat feel better and improve her quality of life.
- The active ingredient in each small, coated Felimazile table is methimazole, which reduces the amount of the thyroid hormone your cat’s thyroid gland produces.
Why do cats use Methimazole?
- Cats may be prescribed Methimazole to treat overactive thyroid.
- Hyperthyroidism, or overactive thyroid, in cats causes weight loss, increased appetite, excessive thirst, hair loss, and more.
- While there is no permanent treatment for cats with hyperthyroidism, your veterinarian can help your cat feel better by regulating the thyroid with prescription Methimazole.
What else should I know about Methimazole?
- Fish flavored methimazole suspensions are temporarily unavailable.
- Manages symptoms of hyperthyroidism in cats.
- Flavored liquid may be easier to dose than tablets.
- The suspension is oil-based and does not need to be refrigerated.
- Methimazole has a bitter taste that may be masked by flavors or coated tablets.
- Looking for Felimazole tablets, Methimazole Generic Tablets, or Methimazole Transdermal Gel?
What problems could my or cat have with Methimazole?
- Common side effects include vomiting, decreased appetite, and lethargy.
- Most side effects occur in the first 3 months of giving Methimazole and may be lessened by gradually increasing the dose. Always follow your veterinarian's directions.
How do you use Methimazole?
- Wear gloves when handling Methimazole.
- Pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, nursing mothers, and people with low thyroid levels should not handle Methimazole.
What is in Methimazole?
- Methimazole is an antithyroid agent that reduces the level of thyroid hormones in the body.
Will I get what I see in the picture?
- The Methimazole Suspension is a compounded medication. The ingredients will be mixed specially for your dog or cat in our pharmacy.
Is it important for my cat to finish all of the Methimazole?
- Cats may use Methimazole for different lengths of time. Please consult your veterinarian if you have any questions.
Who makes the Methimazole Suspension?
- The Methimazole Suspension is hand-made in our pharmacy.
- There is a minimum charge of $59.99.
- Shelf-life limits orders to an 80-day supply.
Review Summary
34 total reviews
Rated 4.62 out of 5 stars
100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend
Ratings Distribution
25 5 star reviews
6 4 star reviews
2 3 star reviews
1 2 star reviews
0 1 star reviews
Most Liked Positive Review
Mostly good with two comments.
We were very happy with the speedy processing of our order and the good customer service with follow up emails regarding order status. Two things I think could be improved is the taste of the chicken flavor of the liquid medicine. Our cat seriously does not like it making administration a struggle. She did like a previous chicken flavored medicine we were using. We will try a different flavor next time. The other item is the syringe provided to squirt it in her mouth. It is colored instead of clear making it hard to see the medication inside and it seems much harder to push the plunger than previous syringes we have used.
Most Liked Negative Review
cats don't like smell or taste
I bought this suspension (chicken flavor) because one of our cats is horrible at taking pills. I was hoping we could mix it with with something she would eat, but she won't touch anything with this in it, even her favorite, whole cream. We have ended up just injecting her 1/4ml dose into her mouth twice a day. She hates it, but it's still better than giving her a pill.
Reviews
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The Only Method That Would Potentially Save My Grandkitty
From UndisclosedComments about Methimazole Suspension (Compounded) (Chicken) 5mg/ml, 60mlI picked Vet RX Direct because they could compound my grandkitty's hyperthyroidism medication into a flavored liquid. My girl is virtually impossible to sneak something by-- she can smell hidden medicine from 3 ft. away! So, I hide the liquid medicine in sardine water with just a bite of sardines and she's taking it! Thank you, Vet RX -- I wouldn't have been able to treat her at all without your help!!! :-)-
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Sandi 9 years old
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Methimazole for my old man
From UndisclosedComments about Methimazole Suspension (Compounded) (Chicken) 20mg/mL, 30mLDue to the economy it's hard to find affordable meds for my kitty, my vet charges over $200 for two months supply. I'm so happy I was able to find his meds through this site for nearly half the price!-
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Rocky ready to fell those trees
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Great product, works well!
From Knoxville TNComments about Methimazole Suspension (Compounded)Cleo easily takes this medicine with no trouble at all. I have tried both flavored and unflavored, and the unflavored works best when mixed with some wet food or baby food. This product works as Cleo's thyroid has stabilized. -
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I hope so
From UndisclosedComments about Methimazole Suspension (Compounded) (Chicken) 5mg/ml, 60mlSo far so good only been giving it to him for 5 days.-
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Hi my name is Wiggles
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Cat's still alive!
From UndisclosedComments about Methimazole Suspension (Compounded) (Chicken) 5mg/ml, 60mlKeeps my cat alive! -
Easy & Painless Way To Get Pet Meds
From UndisclosedComments about Methimazole Suspension (Compounded) (Fish) 10mg/ml, 60mlIt's a great way to purchase pet meds. Easy to contact. Their contact to my vet was smooth and trouble free. I will use this service again! -
Ralph likes his food better now
From UndisclosedComments about Methimazole Suspension (Compounded) (Chicken) 5mg/ml, 60mlRalph need the medication . It has been impossible to get him to take it before I discovered this liquid.-
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Ralph
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Great price, easy to administer
From UndisclosedComments about Methimazole Suspension (Compounded) (Fish) 10mg/mL, 15mLThis medicine works perfectly for my cat. The flavoring in it is very helpful. The price is much lower than buying this direct from a vet.-
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Has my meds, read the newspaper, now it's nap time!
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Great price & fast service
From UndisclosedComments about Methimazole Suspension (Compounded) (Chicken) 10mg/ml, 60mlMy cat needs this med for her hyperthyroidism and won't take the pills. But she doesn't even notice the liquid on her food at all!-
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Lily being cute
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Medicine is easy to give to my cat!
From UndisclosedComments about Methimazole Suspension (Compounded) (Fish) 10mg/ml, 60mlThis medicine has made a huge difference in my cat's quality of life since her diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism a few years ago. I just add the liquid on top of her wet food 2x/day and she doesn't even notice it. The best part is I don't have to struggle with giving her pills or putting a cream in her ears.-
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Happy Lily!
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Q & A
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My cat started treatment with Methimazole liquid two weeks ago. As an option the vet discussed the use of a gel applied in the inner side of the ear. She said I would need to use gloves for my protection so I did not absorb the medication. When giving my cat the medication she struggles and I find that I get sprayed with the liquid. I just realized that this week, so I have started to wash my handa afterward. My question is: should I be using gloves when giving my cat the liquid, also??
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Oral and topical formulations are absorbed differently by the body. Gloves should always be worn as a safety precaution. Please contact your local physician or your cat's veterinarian for more information about thyroid function and absorption in the body.
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How many ml of liquid methimazole equals a 5 mg pill??
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The answer is dependent on the strength of the suspension ordered. Please contact us directly by phone or at [email protected] for further assistance.
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What is the base solution your methimazole is suspended in? (PS....I'm a Pharmacist)?
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Please call us directly for information about this.
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For a cat that requires a 5 mg pill twice per day, how much of the suspension product would be administered with each dose??
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The volume of suspension required for each dose will depend on the concentration of suspension that you have. The 2.5mg/mL suspension will require 2 mL twice daily, the 3mg/mL suspension will require 1.6 mL twice daily, the 5mg/mL suspension will require 1mL twice daily, the 10mg/mL suspension would require 0.5mL twice daily, the 15mg/mL suspension would require .33 mL daily, and the 20mg/mL suspension would require 0.25mL twice daily.
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What is the concentration of the liquid. Please specify in #mg per ml.?
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Methimazole suspension is available in a variety of concentrations, which can be located on the product page on the drop down menu. It is currently available in 2.5mg, 5mg. 7.5mg, 10mg, 15mg, and 20mg,
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My cat takes 2.5 mg/day twice a day. (5 mg tablet cut in half). Which dosage of oral solution is that? I am confused about the ml listing. Thank you.?
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The Methimazole Suspension is available in a variety of dosages. The dosage or concentration is described in milligrams/milliliter "mg/mL", which is the strength of the medication per 1 mL. The total amount of liquid in the bottle is described only in mL. So, methimazole suspension that is 2.5mg/mL, 15mL means that there is 2.5mg in 1mL and there is a total of 15mL of liquid in the bottle. If your cat currently takes 2.5mg tablets twice a day, you can order the 2.5mg/mL solution and you would administer 1mL of liquid twice a day. A 15mL bottle would last 7.5 days, or a 30mL bottle would last 15 days. If you would like a longer supply, you could also order the 5mg/mL solution and administer 0.5mL twice a day. A 15mL bottle would last 15 days, and a 30mL bottle would last 30 days. The Methimazole solution is also available in a variety of flavors in each strength.
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I accidentally left my cat's bottle of Methimazole on the kitchen counter with the lid off and left for work and forgot to put in the refrigerator. I was gone for about 10 hours. I put back in the fridge when I got home. Is it still OK to give to my cat or is it spoiled??
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None of our compounded suspensions require refrigeration. This can vary from pharmacy to pharmacy. You should follow the instructions on any medication bottle, and for concerns directly related to the storage and use of specific medications, contact the pharmacy where the medication was compounded.
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my cat is currently getting 1.0 mil of methimazole suspension 2x daily. would like to switch to pill form. what mg would I give my cat 2x daily??
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We're happy to help you with this medication's conversion. Please talk with your pet's veterinarian or shoot us an email at [email protected].
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i have been giving my cat 5 ml per day. (pill form - that she will no longer take) How much should i order for a month supply of the liquid suspension. What is the most popular flavor??
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If your cat is no longer willing to take the pill form of this medication it would be important to speak with your pet's veterinarian about switching to the liquid suspension. Once you have spoken with your pet's veterinarian please follow up with us at [email protected] with any additional questions.
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i would like to know what flavors are the most popular. I will put in the food as my cat would not let me give this directly in the mouth. I have tried the pills and the product for the ear with no success - very fussy cat.?
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The Methimazole suspension can be compounded with fish, chicken, or beef flavor. VetRxDirect uses a non-aqueous oil base when compounding methimazole suspension. The suspension does not require refrigeration. The amount for a one month supply will depend on the dose of the suspension. A quantity of 30 ml of a 5 mg/ml suspension will calculate to a 30 day supply if giving 1 ml daily. Please be aware that if your cat does not eat all of the food that the suspension is applied to, your cat will not receive the full dose of the medication. Confirm with your veterinarian the correct dose for your pet.
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