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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What happens if I left Methimazole on the counter for 2 hours and it got warm. Can I still use it and does it effect the potency? It says keep refrigerated.?
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VetRxDirect uses an oil base to compound the methimazole suspension that does not require refrigeration. Please contact the pharmacy or the veterinarian from which you acquired this suspension for further details. Thank you, VetRxDirect
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My cat currently takes a 5mg chewable tablet of methimazole 2x day. Would it be best for me to order the 5 mg compounded suspension or the 10 mg suspension? Also, sometimes, my vet advises me to vary the dosage I give my cat per day (sometimes up, sometimes down) based upon her blood tests. Would I have flexibility to do that with a compounded suspension? Thanks.?
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Compounded methimazole suspension comes in a concentration of 5 mg per mL. This would require you to give a 1 mL dose. The 10 mg per mL concentration you will give ½ mL which may make it easier for your cat to consume the entire dose. A liquid dosage form allows for dosing adjustments. Due to the beyond-use date of this medication orders are limited to an 80 day supply. We always recommend consulting with your veterinarian to determine the appropriate strength and dose for your pet. Thank you, VetRxDirect
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what would be the quantity on this prescription. The bottle we have states 10 mg....What would be the price for 10 mg. what would be the price for 20 mg . The vet just doubled the dosge?
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It looks like the 10mg strength, depending on the quantity, varies between $26.99 and $66.99. The 20mg strength is between $26.99 and $36.99. Thank you, VetRxDirect
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I forgot to refrigerate this med for the first night .is it OK or should I get some more ??
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This medication actually does not need to be refrigerated so it is still good. Thank you, VetRxDirect
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Is your solution clear or white and cloudy??
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Suspensions by definition are cloudy when shaken prior to dosing the medication. This oil-based suspension helps mask the flavor as well as gives the medication an extended beyond use date compared to a water-based solution making it more convenient for our pet owners. Thank you, VetRxDirect
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My cat needs 10 mg transdermal gel in the morning and 7.5 mg in the evening. How much liquid would I need per day, and what is the cost of 2 weeks worth??
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The suspension are priced at specific quantities. You would need the 10mg/ml in the 30ml bottle, to give you a 17 day supply. The price on that is $36.99. Please contact customer service if you have any other questions. Thank you, VetRxDirect
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I have been told that Methimazole has a very bitter taste, which is one of the reasons the pill form is so hard to give. I don't want to go to the flavors because cats are fickle. I need to know if the unflavored is also bitter or does it actually have no taste as indicated?
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Methimazole does have a bitter taste. Cats can experience nausea, vomiting or anorexia due to the bitter taste of this medication. Unflavored means there is no flavoring added. It does not mean that the flavor or bitterness of the medication is removed. Methimazole suspensions for animals can be unflavored (with no flavor added) or flavored with chicken, fish/tuna, or beef flavoring. Please consult your veterinarian if these options are of interest to you for the treatment of your cat's hyperthyroidism. Thank you, VetRxDirect
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My cat has been on Methamazole for about a year now. It has always been cloudy in appearance. My latest refill of this liquid is clear in appearance, is this just another compound of this medicine or what??
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Methimazole is a prescription medication compounded in our VetRxDirect pharmacy. If you have questions or concerns about a compounded medication received by us, feel free to contact our pharmacy at 1-866-761-6578. We ask that you have your prescription bottle available, as our pharmacist will use the lot number listed on the prescription label to locate the proper records. Thank you, vetRxDirect
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I have a prescription for "Methimazole compounded to deliver 2.5 MG transdermally twice daily". I can't seem to find that product here. Do you carry it, and how much is a 30 day supply??
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Jeanette, We do have that. You would either want to get the 2.5mg/0.1mL syringe or the 5mg/.01mL syringe. Each syringe is $7.99 and you would need 6 syringes of the 2.5mg strength or 3 syringes of the 5mg strength for a 30 day supply. Thank you, VetRxDirect
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My cat has been taking 5mg twice a day in pill form. Can I put the liquid dose in food - or must it be orally??
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Giving your cat the 5mg dose in pill form is the best way to ensure that the cat receives the full dose and therapeutic benefit of methimazole. The liquid suspension may offer a more convenient means of dosing for owners unable to give a solid dosage form. If the liquid dose is not administered directly by mouth, there is the risk that the pet will not receive all of the medication. If the pet does not eat all of the food or if some of the liquid is not consumed, there will be inconsistent dosing resulting in the potential of underdosing your pet. If possible, we recommend administering medication by mouth. Thank you, VetRxDirect
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