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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Can this compound be added to food or is it only to be rubbed on the cat's ears? My cat needs less than 1 tablet (2.5 mg) and more than 1/2 tablet twice a day. I can't seem to cut the tablets evenly.?
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The Methimazole suspension is a liquid and is given orally where as the Methimazole transdermal gel is rubbed on the cat's ears. If you wanted to give it orally with food, you would need to get the suspension. Thank you, VetRxDirect
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Do you make a compounded tuna flavored chewable tablet of Methimazole 2,5 or 5mg??
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Yvonne, We do not compound chewable tablets, but we do have a compounded suspension that is available in a fish flavor, if that would work. Thank you, VetRxDirect
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Is this compounded form the kind you can rub behind a cats ear??
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This is a compound that you rub to the hairless portion of the inner ear of the cats ear. Thank you, VetRxDirect
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just curious how much is an avg dose per day, just so I can see if is within range to switch. I see 30 ml is 7.99 but how many doses is that for, 1 month? I understand you cant say for sure, just an avg?
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It depends on the dosage given by your veterinarian. It differs with every patient so it is difficult to say what an average dose would be. If you give 1 milliliter a day, then it would be a 30 day supply but if you are giving 5 milliliters a day, it would only be a 6 day supply. You should check with your veterinarian to see what dosage you would be giving a day so you can more accurately tell how long a 30 ml bottle would last for you. Thank you, VetRxDirect
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I inadvertantly put the bottle in the cupboard rather than the refrigerator for 12 hours. Can I stil use as the instructions say that the med should be refrigerated.?
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Jeanie, 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. Thank you, VetRxDirect
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