Methimazole Transdermal Gel (Compounded) Rx
Methimazole Transdermal Gel (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 Transdermal Gel 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 tablet is methimazole, which reduces the amount of the thyroid hormone your cat’s thyroid gland produces.
- The medication used in the transdermal gel is the same as the tablets manufactured commercially but the difference is the delivery of the medication. Transdermal means across the skin.
- The transdermal gel is a thick gel containing methimazole which is applied to the hariless portion of the inner ear of your cat and is absorbed through the skin to the bloodstream.
- The gel will arrive in syringes marked for easy dosing and administration.
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?
- Manages symptoms of hyperthyroidism in cats.
- Flavored liquid may be easier to dose than tablets.
- Methimazole has a bitter taste. The transdermal gel allows easy dosing for cats that will not oral Methimazole.
- Looking for Felimazole tablets, Methimazole Generic Tablets, or Methimazole Liquid Suspensions?
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?
- Protective finger cots or examination gloves should be worn when applying this medication.
- Apply the transdermal gel to the hairless portion of the inner ear. Alternate ears receiving the medication.
- 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 Transdermal Gel 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 Transdermal Gel?
- The Methimazole Transdermal Gel 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
193 total reviews
Rated 4.87 out of 5 stars
100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend
Ratings Distribution
175 5 star reviews
13 4 star reviews
4 3 star reviews
0 2 star reviews
1 1 star reviews
Most Liked Positive Review
Girl Friday keeps thanking me! >^~^<
My Orange Patch Tabby Girl has been on Methimazole for 14 months now. I tried the pill dosing at first, but it upset her tummy too often. My vet suggested the ear gel and I am happy we tried it. We have good weeks, and some not so good days...but all in all, before we tried this ear gel, I thought our time was running out. Only advice I can offer is to weigh your kitty once a week, and make note of the clinical signs., changes in weight, eating, litter box, water consumption, etc. I give dry kibble and canned wet food, but mostly meat products, that are lower in iodine. I see better results by feeding small amounts often, and free feeding at night. Hyperthyroid cats cannot tolerate an empty belly for prolonged periods.Be sure to brush or comb your cat daily, to prevent hairball problems, so as not to confuse these with the medicine. I alternate nightly, applying gel to opposite ears. I gently wipe out both ears every few days to prevent residue from accumulating in ears. My girl is doing pretty well for a senior cat of 16+, (she was an abandoned kitty) so I feel the Methimazole has spared her a few more lives... :-) Be mindful of dosing same time every 24 hours, and to order your meds in advance of a week, as this is a compounded 'made to order' Rx.
You have to consider time for your vets approval, shipping times as well.
I have had bloodwork done twice in the last year to check TSH levels, for dosing changes, if necessary.
Most Liked Negative Review
Easily tolerated
Our cat, Basha, developed a thyroid condition at 14. She did not tolerate liquid medicine, so this was a lifesaver, literally. However, she still doesn't like it put on her ears and about every 10 days I have to clean her ears from the film that develops. At least she doesn't have the side effects she did with the liquid.
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Girl Friday keeps thanking me! >^~^<
From Florida, USAComments about Methimazole Transdermal Gel (Compounded)My Orange Patch Tabby Girl has been on Methimazole for 14 months now. I tried the pill dosing at first, but it upset her tummy too often. My vet suggested the ear gel and I am happy we tried it. We have good weeks, and some not so good days...but all in all, before we tried this ear gel, I thought our time was running out. Only advice I can offer is to weigh your kitty once a week, and make note of the clinical signs., changes in weight, eating, litter box, water consumption, etc. I give dry kibble and canned wet food, but mostly meat products, that are lower in iodine. I see better results by feeding small amounts often, and free feeding at night. Hyperthyroid cats cannot tolerate an empty belly for prolonged periods.Be sure to brush or comb your cat daily, to prevent hairball problems, so as not to confuse these with the medicine. I alternate nightly, applying gel to opposite ears. I gently wipe out both ears every few days to prevent residue from accumulating in ears. My girl is doing pretty well for a senior cat of 16+, (she was an abandoned kitty) so I feel the Methimazole has spared her a few more lives... :-) Be mindful of dosing same time every 24 hours, and to order your meds in advance of a week, as this is a compounded 'made to order' Rx. You have to consider time for your vets approval, shipping times as well. I have had bloodwork done twice in the last year to check TSH levels, for dosing changes, if necessary.-
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Great Price & Service
From High Falls, NY, USAComments about Methimazole Transdermal Gel (Compounded)My 13 year old cat Dusty was loosing so much weight yet always eating. My vet diagnosed hyperthyroidism by blood test. Giving a pill was next to impossible so I got the transdermal med. the price was so high so I searched on line & found vetrxdirect. Thank you SO much, your price was 1/3 the cost and your quick. & caring service is wonderful. I will recommend to all my friends.-
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Control of Hyperthyroidism
From Detroit, MI, USAComments about Methimazole Transdermal Gel (Compounded)My cat has been on this for over a month. He suffers from hyperthyroidism. He lost weight and was very restless going in and out of a room, up and down the stairs over and over again. After being on the medication he has settled down and is more relaxed. He even regained some of his lost weight. There hasn't been any side effects so far. Transdermal medication is great .. you don't have to torture the animal to get medicine in him that is important for his health. We are watching him carefully...so far, so good -
Much easier than giving a pill
From Annapolis, MD, USAComments about Methimazole Transdermal Gel (Compounded)I am very pleased at the ease of administering this medication. My cat is not too keen on it unless I hold him, but still better than giving him a pill. I found that a full disposable glove was better for me as he wiggles sometimes and I end up with the medication on other fingers. -
Med works and is easy to administer
From State College, PA, USAComments about Methimazole Transdermal Gel (Compounded)I bought this medication as a transdermal gel as my cat was not enjoying the pill version. (The pill was making her sick). So after much research on thyroid medication, I found the transdermal gel. My cat had blood work done after being on this compounded medication for a month, and her T4 levels came down to normal. This product is easy to apply and vetrxdirect was cheaper than even local pharmacies. (I also like that vetrxdirect is both a VIPPS pharmacy as well as an accredited compounding pharmacy). The only thing I'm not so comfortable with is having medication shipped out in freezing temperatures. My last order of meds sat in the mailbox for at least 10 hours in weather in the teens due to the shipment arriving a day before it was originally scheduled to arrive. I hope this didn't affect the potency of the medication. -
Easy to use
From Vancouver, WA, USAComments about Methimazole Transdermal Gel (Compounded)I have used this product on my elderly cat for some time now. I don't notice any side effects and like the fact that it is so easy to use. No struggeling. Just apply the gel to the inner ear flap. The cost by VetRX is very much lower than my regular vet. -
Methimazole Transdermal Gel
From Clarkston, MI, USAComments about Methimazole Transdermal Gel (Compounded)Our 16 yr old cat has never taken medications well. Therefore, we were not happy to learn his hypothyroid diagnosis required twice daily meds. Luckily our vet told us about transdermal gels! Now our cat just thinks he's getting extra attention which he loves. -
easy to apply in the ear
From Boston, MA, USAComments about Methimazole Transdermal Gel (Compounded)Huge savings compared to purchasing from vet office. BUT, the gel is very tacky, and hard to remove from cat's ears. -
works great!
From Santa Ana, CA, USAComments about Methimazole Transdermal Gel (Compounded)We've been using this compounded Rx for our cat for almost 3 weeks now. Pilling is a terrible fight every administration time! I can't believe how easy this process is and how well Cosmo accepts the treatment. He doesn't mind having his ear massaged and he leaves the medication in p!ace. No Elizabethan collar required. This is much easier than I imagined it could be. Thank you VetRxDirect!-
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Saved my cats life!
From St Helena Island, SC, USAComments about Methimazole Transdermal Gel (Compounded)Anna Lucia was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism in November, 2014. Her T4 number was 17.9, the highest the vet had ever seen. She rapidly lost half of her weight. Put her on the liquid and chewables, neither of which she tolerated well. Was very sick and lethargic. Threw up most of her food and stopped eating, but her thyroid level returned to normal. Decided to give the transdermal gel a try as we couldn't keep her on any of the other types. (She was also hiding from us because she hated the pills and liquid delivery twice a day. And, we couldn't watch her starve to death. What pet owner wants that?). After some research and a new vet, we found VetRX online and ordered this medication. What a difference! She's been on the medicine a couple of weeks and is thriving! She is back to eating, playing and enjoying life. I did lower the vet's dose a bit - giving her 2/3rds of the prescription as she threw up when I put her on the full dose a few days in. Hopefully her T4 will be in the normal range on this lower dose. This gel is expensive, but we had no other option. Could have given her a lower dose of the other medicine, but just don't want our cat afraid of us and hiding from us.
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What is the cost for 40 doses of 5mg liquid Methimazole for a cat??
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The cost for the methimazole oral suspension and the transdermal gel will vary depending on the concentration you need and the quantity you order. Methimazole requires a prescription so it’s recommended that you consult your veterinarian to determine the dose, dosage form, directions for use and the quantity that is appropriate for your cat. Please consult your veterinarian regarding any further questions or concerns regarding this medication in your dog.
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My cat takes Methimazole 100mg/ml 1ml Transdermal but I am not seeing this on your list of available products. Do you sell this dosage??
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This strength is available to order but it is listed as 10 mg/0.1 mL, which is equivalent to 100 mg/1 mL. Please contact the pharmacy if you have further questions.
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My 15 y/o cat is currently prescribed 0.75 ML ( METHIMAZOLE 10MG/ML) 2 times a day; the vet approved use of transdermal crème…. I don't have a written Rx; she will continue with same level of medication. How does one order the transdermal crème. The pharmacy will contact vet for script BUT I am asked for strength and size so it can be ordered. HELP??
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Administering 0.75ml of a methimazole 10mg/ml liquid medication would provide a dose of 7.5mg twice daily. There would be two reasonable ways to achieve a 7.5mg dose when changing to the methimazole transdermal gel. Methimazole Transdermal Gel (Compounded) 7.5mg/0.1ml, when applying 0.1ml per dose or 15mg/0.1ml, when applying 0.05ml per dose. The 7.5mg/0.1ml concentration would contain 10 doses per 1ml syringe when applying 0.1ml and the 15mg/0.1ml dose would contain 20 doses per 1ml syringe when applying 0.05ml per dose. If administering twice daily, 6 syringes per month would be needed for the 7.5mg/0.1ml concentration and 3 syringes per month would be needed for the 15mg/0.1ml concentration. Please contact the pharmacy with further questions regarding strength and dosing of the methimazole transdermal gel. Please reach out to your veterinarian to discuss which option would be recommended for your cat.
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My cat currently is on Felimazole 5 mg twice a day. I'm thinking of switching to the Methimazole transdermal gel. I'm trying to determine how many doses I would get out of the 9 ml size??
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Methimazole Transdermal Gel only comes compounded in syringe sizes of 1 mL. If your cat is currently prescribed Felimazole 5 mg and you’re giving 1 tablet twice daily, you would need to order the methimazole 5 mg/0.1 mL transdermal gel and apply 0.1 mL twice daily. A 1 mL syringe would last 5 days so 9 mLs would last 45 days, or 90 doses. This medication requires a prescription from your veterinarian and it’s recommended that you consult your veterinarian regarding any further questions or concerns on this medication.
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My vet ordered 5mg/0.1ml daily for my cat. What do I need to order for a months supply? thank you sue?
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Methimazole Transdermal Gel (Compounded) is a prescription medication used to treat hyperthyroidism. Each 1mL syringe contains 10 doses if instructed to apply 0.1ml per dose. If instructed to apply 0.1ml (5mg) once daily, each syringe would last 10 days. At this dosage, three, 1ml syringes would need to be ordered for a 1 month supply.
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MethimAzole in lipoderm 5 mg/0.05 ml twist dose transdermal gel . I need to apply 2 rotations=5 mg . What do I need to order and cost?
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Please contact our pharmacy technicians via email [email protected] we can better assist you with this medication. Other contact information is available on our site at: https://www.vetrxdirect.com/contact
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My Vet ordered a 0.05 dosage 1x a day of the Methimazole transdermal. Which amt. (mg) syringe should I order? ( I know they are 1 ML each)?
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In order to direct you to the correct product we will need to know the strength of Methimazole prescribed by your veterinarian. This is typically expressed in milligrams or mg. Please confirm the prescription with your veterinarian. If you need assistance ordering, please contact our pharmacy directly.
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My 14 year old female cat just started taking 2.5mg Methimazole tablets 2X per day. If I move to the transdermal gel/cream, what would the dosage be? Would the dispenser hold a 30 day supply? What would the cost be for a 30 day supply. Thank you. Ken Smith?
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If your cat is currently prescribed one 2.5mg tablet of Methimazole twice daily, then a 1 ml syringe of Methimazole transdermal gel would last 10 days. At this dosage, you would apply 0.1ml of gel twice daily. For a 30 day supply, you would need to purchase 3 syringes. The current price per syringe is listed on our website. Please speak to your veterinarian about the switch to transdermal methimazole from the oral form. The transdermal product is effective, however, it may take longer for your cat to achieve normal thyroid levels on the transdermal medication when compared to the oral form.
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My cat is 15 yrs and has been on this med. As for the cost, why is there such a high compounding fee. I'm trying to save by ordering 4 syringes. Live on very limited income.
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My 15 year old cat takes Methimazole 5mg/0.05 ml twist a dose. Two twists twice a day AM and PM. So which one of your products should I order and how long will a vial last? To order do I scan a vet prescription to you? Does a SingleCare discount apply to you products??
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Methimazole transdermal gel is dispensed in 1ml amber syringes with a tip cap, not in the twist-dose pen that you describe. There are ten, 0.1ml doses per syringe if the prescribed instructions are to apply 0.1ml per dose. To dispense this medication you will need to put on a finger cot or rubber glove, pull off the tip cap and press the recommended amount onto the protected finger. The gel will need to be rubbed into the hairless portion of the inner ear of the cat. Unfortunately, we do not accept SingleCare at this time. You may order this medication directly through our website. During checkout, you will be asked to enter information on your pet and veterinarian. We will send a request to your veterinarian for prescription approval.
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How long does it take for the methimazole gel take to be absolved into the cat's body ,after you put it into the cat's ear??
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The prescribed amount of Methimazole Transdermal Gel should be rubbed in thoroughly using a protective covering such as a finger cot or rubber glove until no visible gel is left remaining on the hairless portion of the inner ear to which it was applied. Your veterinarian will recommend periodic follow up appointments to monitor the thyroid level to assess the efficacy and adjust the dose of Methimazole Transdermal Gel if necessary.
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