Methimazole (Generic) Rx
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Methimazole (Generic) Rx
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$0.17
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Usually ships the same weekday before 3pm CT with veterinary approval.
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Requires veterinary authorization.
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Your pet's veterinarian will provide directions for use.
What are Methimazole Tablets 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?
- Manages symptoms of hyperthyroidism in cats.
- Small tablets for easy dosing. Tablets are not coated.
- Methimazole has a bitter taste.
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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?
- Methimazole is sold as an FDA approved generic drug. Brand may vary from order to order and variation to variation. We are unable to guarantee which brand will be available at the time of order shipment.
Is it important for my cat to finish all of the Methimazole?
- Dogs and cats may use Methimazole for different lengths of time. Please consult your veterinarian if you have any questions.
Who makes Methimazole?
- Methimazole tablets are made by a variety of different manufacturers. We are unable to guarantee which brand will be available at the time of order shipment.
Review Summary
29 total reviews
Rated 4.83 out of 5 stars
100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend
Ratings Distribution
26 5 star reviews
2 4 star reviews
0 3 star reviews
1 2 star reviews
0 1 star reviews
Most Liked Positive Review
Cats take this easily - dissolves better than the coated tab
I got a written prescription and ordered online from VetRXDirect for a cheaper price..... the pills I received had no coating. I tried dissolving them in a little tuna juice and the cats drank it and the pills dissolved completely! YEA. It has been over a year now and both cats are healthy again, went from skeletons to healthy. ONE VERY HELPFUL tip I found online on the pill makers site is that there is a much higher success rate with this thyroid medication if you give it TWICE a day. And it is definitely TRUE if you can possibly manage it. My cats improved fast once I started this pill cutting the dose in half so I could give it twice a day. Otherwise they hyper kicks in again and your cat is not getting the full benefit. My vet said it did not matter but it certainly does.
I alternate chicken juice (canned chicken) and tuna juice. And it doesn't take but a tablespoon per dose. I am so thankful my cats still take their medication like a treat! because I originally got the small coated pills from the vet and my cats would not take them and they did not dissolve.
I have several adult rescued cats. 2 of my older ones got skinny very fast and I was sure they had cancer because they were old and it happened fast. I took them in and both had hyperthyroid.
I got the coated pills from the vet and they were expensive and i could not get the cats to take them. I tried hiding the pills in food but within a few days both cats refused. And the coated pills will NOT dissolve fully.
I had to resort to forcing the pills into them. ---
Most Liked Negative Review
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The service I get from Vetrxdirect has always been good. However, this time the generic drug, which I have used for my cat for many years, must have come from a different manufacturer and while the pills are scored, they are so thick and the score line is so shallow that I have to use a pill cutter to cut them in half. I used to always be able to break them, which is much more convenient. I'm sure this is an easy fix by the manufacturer if someone would just point it out to them, so I hope Vetrxdirect will do that.
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Generic version works beautifully for our needs
From UndisclosedComments about Methimazole (Generic) 5mg TabletThis generic version works great since we have been dissolving his meds in water and mixing in with a Churu stick for him to digest. Due to age he was beginning to refuse pills and I hated the fight… dissolving works beautifully and this product is a life saver as it regulates his hyperthyroidism beautifully. -
He has to have his meds and thanks for getting them to him.
From UndisclosedComments about Methimazole (Generic) 5mg TabletMy Vet put my pet on new medication and dealing with Pet RX has made getting his meds He is doing well and I appreciate the timely shipping of his meds. -
Really helps our cat with her kidney disease
From UndisclosedComments about Methimazole (Generic) 5mg TabletWe started our cat on this medication over a year ago for her kidney disease and it really has improved her quality of life. She is more active and has not lost any additional weight or muscle. I mix it with her canned food and she has never noticed. I highly recommend. -
Quality Medication at Discounted Prices
From UndisclosedComments about Methimazole (Generic) 5mg TabletSame medication at a discounted price. Convenient and fast home delivery. -
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From Southampton, New YorkComments about Methimazole (Generic) 5mg TabletI highly recommend them. -
Great price on this med
From UndisclosedComments about Methimazole (Generic) 5mg TabletSnowflake takes this medication for her thyroid -
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From UndisclosedComments about Methimazole (Generic)Exact item that's half the price of my vet. I crush the pill in a little water & canned food & my cat gobbles it up! -
Easy to mix/disolve these pills to get the cat to take it.
From UndisclosedComments about Methimazole (Generic)My cat doesn't take pills... no way! I like to composition of these because they are very easy to crush to a powder and then I can mix it in with gravy foods. -
More expensive, but alternative unavailable
From undisclosedComments about Methimazole (Generic)Treats a hyper-thyroid condition, coating on pills much easier to crush for mixing into food -
Great company to deal with, Price wise and no delays.
From undisclosedComments about Methimazole (Generic)Per Vet's Prescription: .05 mil pill 2 xs @ day. Product was ordered 5/23/18 so too recent for 100% final results. If product is the same as the one any local vet clinic or hospital dispenses then no problem. So far, my cat hasn't had any bad reactions. I'm closely observing. Completely satisfied with the order turnaround timing. . Purchase order, communication, price, everything else was great Great company to deal with. I would definitely order other products. I had ordered with another online supplier and resulted in a fiasco. Thank Goodness the total was refunded.
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Some responses to crushing cat thyroid tablets say "Do not crush." While other responses to administering crushed thyroid meds don't make any comment at all. Therefore it is confusing to me. If I could crush pill and mix with tuna juice I think Snooky would lap up the med, but now I'm concerned because of conflicting info. Help, please.?
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Generic methimazole tablets can be crushed and mixed with food and immediately administered if directed by a veterinarian. It is important to make sure your cat eats everything in the bowl with the drug mixed in. Otherwise, the cat might not get the full dose. It is recommended to handle generic methimazole wearing gloves to reduce human exposure.There is also a brand name methimazole medication called Felimazole. The manufacturer does not recommend crushing the Felimazole tablets, because they are sugar coated to cover up the bitter taste and reduce human contact with the active ingredient methimazole.
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My cat now takes 1/4 tablet of 5mg. Tapazole. Are your pills easy to cut into quarters??
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Generic methimazole tablets are available from several different manufacturers. Not all manufacturers will provide a scored tablet, however, the tablet does have the ability to be split if needed.
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What are the inactive ingredients in this tablet? Thank you for your help.?
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This medication contains methimazole as the active ingredient. Our current manufacturer lists the inactive ingredients as: lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, corn starch, and talc.
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What is the difference between Methimazole and Felimazole besides cost??
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Felimazole is also a sugar coated tablet, whereas the human preparation of methimazole does not have a sugar coating. From the package insert, it appears that Felimazole is sugar-coated both to improve taste for the cat as well as to increase the safety of the drug (the coating helps prevent human exposure to methimazole). Felimazole package insert available at: http://www.dechra-us.com/products/cat/felimazole
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How fresh are these pills, i.e., how long until they expire on average? Thanks!?
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Expiration dates vary based on the manufacturer and the order date. A VetRxDirect pharmacist ensures that prescriptions are only filled with medications that have a proper expiration date, and that the medication can be used well within the expiration date. The expiration date will also be printed on the label on the outside of your pet's medication bottle.
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Are these pills coated or uncoated; flat or oval; in other words, easy to crush up??
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The size and shape of the tablet may vary depending on the manufacturer. The tablet does have the ability to be split or crushed if needed.
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Are tablets scored so they can be cut in half??
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Generic methimazole tablets are available from several different manufacturers. Not all manufacturers will provide a scored tablet. Methimazole tablets can be cut in half.
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is this tablet scored for cutting in half??
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Yes, these tablets are scored. Thank you, VetRxDirect
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Do I have to get a prescription to order this medicine??
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Yes, this medication does require a prescription from a veterinarian. Thank you, VetRxDirect
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What is methimazole used for? How dose it compare to trapazole methimazole??
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Methimazole is used to treat hyperthyroidism. Tapazole is a brand name version of methimazole, which is the active ingredient. The medication also comes under the brand name Felimazole. Thank you, VetRxDirect
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