Budesonide (compounded) Rx
Budesonide (compounded) Rx
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What are Budesonide Capsules for Cats and Dogs?
- Budesonide is a prescription corticosteroid that is often used in the treatment of inflammatory intestinal diseases.
Why do cats and dogs use Budesonide?
- If your pet has been diagnosed with an intestinal disease, such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), your veterinarian may prescribe budesonide as a treatment method to help relieve inflammation.
- Budesonide may be prescribed to dogs and cats that cannot tolerate the side effects of other oral steroids, like prednisolone.
What else should I know about Budesonide?
- Budesonide is a compounded medication available in different strengths for flexible dosing.
What problems could my dog or cat have with Budesonide?
- Do not open capsules unless your veterinarian has instructed you to do so.
- Do not stop giving Budesonide without discussing it with your veterinarian. There can be serious withdrawal effects if Budesonide is suddenly stopped.
- Possible side effects from steroid use include increased appetite, thirst, or urination. Your dog or cat may lack energy or show weakness. Your dog may excessively pant. Your pet may also experience changes in skin and hair, weight gain, or pot belly.
How do you use Budesonide?
- Budesonide may be given with or without food. Follow your veterinarian's directions.
What is in Budesonide?
- Budesonide is a glucocorticoid. This steroid reduces inflammation in the intestines, but not very much gets into the blood, so steroid side effects are reduced.
Will I get what I see in the picture?
- Budesonide is a compounded medication. The ingredients will be mixed specially for your dog or cat in our pharmacy.
Is it important for my dog or cat to finish all of the Budesonide?
- Dogs and cats may use Budesonide for different lengths of time. Please consult your veterinarian if you have any questions.
Who makes the Budesonide Capsules?
- These Budesonide Capsules are hand-made in our pharmacy.
- There is a minimum charge of $59.99.
- Shelf-life limits orders to a 170-day supply.
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Can VetRX compound Budesonide into liquid form? I am currently obtaining it from my Vet for my cat. It comes in a one month supply, tuna flavored liquid.?
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Unfortunately, VetRxDirect does not compound budesonide into a liquid formulation.
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My vet just prescribed budesonide 5 mg 1x per day but see you only go up to 3 mg. Can you prepare 5 mg capsules? What would the cost be for a 30 day supply??
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my dog requires 1,5mg.. do you compound this into 1.5 mg capsules and if so what is the cost per pill??
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We would be happy to compound this strength of medication for you. Our pricing for this new drug strength will be updated soon. Please discuss any further questions or concerns regarding the use of this medication with your veterinarian.
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You list Budesonide for Dogs ... I need 1mg tabs (Tiny tabs preferably) for Cat. Do you provide this medication for cats??
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Budesonide is listed under dog medication on the website because it's more commonly prescribed for dogs, but it may be used in cats as well. Budesonide is available in 1 mg capsules, unfortunately we do not have tiny tabs.
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Can you compound this into a tablet instead of a capsule? I need to fit this into a feline pill pocket.?
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No, unfortunately we can only compound medication into capsules. There are pill pockets that are for capsules though. Thank you, VetRxDirect
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What sort of "capsules" is the budesonide put into? What are they made out of??
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Budesonide is a glucocorticoid, most commonly used to treat inflammatory intestinal diseases, including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in small animals. VetRxDirect can compound several different strengths of budesonide capsules using budesonide USP powder. The capsules used by VetRxDirect are gelatin based medication capsules that are commercially available from our supplier. Thank you, VetRxDirect
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Our IBD dog is extremely sensitive to sugars; even small amounts cause flares. I see that Entocort contains "sugar spheres." Is it possible to have it budesonide compounded with no sugars? We are assuming that cellulose is okay.?
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VetRxDirect is able to compound several different strengths of budesonide capsules. Entocort is a commercially available human use capsule that contains the medication budesonide, which is surrounded by a sugar based outer coating to slow the release of the budesonide medication. VetRxDirect does not use Entocort to compound prescriptions for budesonide capsules. A commercially available micronized budesonide powder, which does not have the outer sugar coating, is used when compounding. Microcrystalline cellulose is utilized in the compounding process to act as an inert filler in capsule creation. Compounded budesonide capsules are available by prescription only. Contact your veterinarian to see if the budesonide compounded capsules available thru VetRxDirect, would be an option for the treatment of your dog’s IBD. Thank you, VetRxDirect
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what would the Budesonide dosage amount be for a 35 lb. dog??
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Budesonide is a prescription glucocorticosteroid often used for the treatment of inflammatory intestinal disease in dogs. Dosages range from 1 mg daily for small dogs to 2 mg daily for large dogs. Dosing will also vary depending on your pet’s disease and medical history. Please contact your dog's veterinarian to determine the optimal dose for your dog. Thank you, VetRxDirect
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My dog's is currently being treated for IBD with budesonide and I am noticing his coat is thinning. He is a Boston Terrier so it is particularly noticable; is there something I can give him to help with this??
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Azuree, The thinning of the dog’s coat is a possible adverse effect of budesonide treatment so it is recommended to have the dog seen by the veterinarian. There are supplements marketed for coat health but the choice of product would be best recommended by a veterinarian. Thank you, VetRxDirect
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