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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If my cat prescribed the methimazole 2.5 mg/twice a day, how much I should order for the bottle can last at least a month??
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You can order this product a few different ways to get 2.5 mg twice daily, but the most cost effective way would be to purchase one 30 mL bottle of methimazole 5 mg/mL. To give 2.5 mg twice a day, you would give ½ mL twice a day. This medication requires a prescription, please consult your veterinarian with any further questions or concerns regarding this medication.
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Is the methimazole flavored? May I have a list of the ingredients? Sincerely, Toni?
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Methimazole Suspension (Compounded) is available in beef, chicken or fish flavor. It is also available unflavored. It is compounded using a corn oil base liquid. Other ingredients include silica gel, span 80 and stevia.
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My cat has been prescribed Methimazole. How many doses does the (Fish) 5mg/mL, 15mL – $42.12 provide? She is supposed to get this twice a day.?
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The medication you are referring to contains 15ml of total liquid in the bottle. Each ml contains 5mg of Methimazole. To calculate the approximate number of doses and how long this bottle will last, we would need to know the prescribed dosage for your cat, particularly how many mg or ml is given twice daily.
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Is methimazole Solution the same as methimazole suspension- or will the dosage used for a solution change if ordering a suspension instead??
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Currently the only formulations of methimazole that VetRxDirect offers are the suspension and the transdermal gel. Solutions are mixtures of very small particles that are dispersed evenly throughout the liquid. Suspensions have larger particle sizes so the liquid may look cloudy and the particles may settle at the bottom of the liquid. This is why it is important to shake the bottle well prior to using a suspension. As long as you are ordering the same dose the veterinarian ordered, the dosage will be the same whether using a solution or suspension. Please refer to your veterinarian for the recommended dosage.
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Can this drug lose strength (stability) if exposed to extreme heat during shipping due to tropical climate??
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Methimazole Suspension (Compounded) available thru VetRxDirect, is formulated using corn oil as the base. The suspension needs to be shaken well prior to use and does not require refrigeration. Methimazole suspension (compounded) should be stored at a controlled room temperature during the course of administration. During periods of excessive heat or cold, please consider changing your shipping address or upgrading shipping to have orders delivered to controlled environments where a person can take possession of the package immediately after delivery. Please discuss your concerns with your veterinarian. Purchasing locally may be an option during times of extreme heat in a tropical climate.
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Ingredients. I need to know what the base is in the liquid. Is it propylene glycol? Sorbitol??
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Methimazole Suspension (Compounded) is formulated using corn oil as the base. The suspension needs to be shaken well prior to use and does not require refrigeration. Methimazole suspension (compounded) should be stored at a controlled room temperature during the course of administration. Please consult with your veterinarian to determine if compounded methimazole suspension would be appropriate for your pet.
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my vet told me about the cream/gel vs the tablets today but nothing about there being a compounded version.. which would be better for me as my cat won't let me get a pill down her throat and she is so small (but is 9 yrs old) if I put in in a piece of meat or cat food she sniffs it out and doesn't eat that piece of food. Does the suspension require a prescription from the vet??
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Methimazole is a bitter drug that is not accepted well by some cats. Compounded methimazole suspension may offer an easier administration route for owners unable to administer commercially available tablets. Compounded methimazole transdermal gel can be a beneficial option for pet owners having trouble administering commercially available tablets or compounded methimazole suspension. Transdermal administration should be reserved for pet owners unable to administer medication orally. The decision to use a compounded medication should be made by the clinical judgement of the veterinarian. A prescription is required for all forms of methimazole. Please speak with your veterinarian to determine the best option for your cat.
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What is the shelf life of Methimazole Suspension (Compounded)? Does if vary or will each prescription I order be the same? I'm trying to decide on how many months I can get at one time??
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t is recommended that Methimazole suspension be used within 3 months. Due to the shelf life of this product, please limit orders to an 80 day supply. Each compounded Methimazole suspension will have the same 3 month beyond use date from the date it is compounded.
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It says on the website that the shelf life is 80 days
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Best flavor to camouflage taste of methimazole liquid to put in food?
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Methimazole can be compounded with the following flavors: chicken, fish, beef or unflavored. The best flavor would depend on the type of food you are mixing it in and your cat’s preference. Please contact your veterinarian to determine of methimazole is appropriate for your cat.
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Why do you make your suspensions oil-based instead of water-based??
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Our methimazole suspensions are stable over a longer period of time when made into an oil-based suspension as opposed to a water-based one.
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