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Metronidazole Compounded
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Custom compounds add 2-3 business days to prepare and cannot be shipped to AK, AL, DC, DE, GU, HI, ID, KS, MS, MN, MT, NC, ND, OK, PR, SD, VI, VT, WV, or WY. Compounded chewable and liquid medications will automatically be made with chicken flavor. Please call customer service at 1-800-738-6337 if your pet requires an alternate flavor.
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What is Metronidazole Compounded?
Metronidazole Compounded is an antibiotic and antiprotozoal medication used to treat various conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, nonspecific diarrheal disorders, infections caused by Giardia (a cause of diarrhea), and periodontal disease. Compounding is beneficial in instances where a specific dosage is unavailable or in different forms to make it easier to dose your pet. Metronidazole Compounded requires a prescription from your veterinarian.
Please Note:
Custom compounds add 2-3 business days to prepare and cannot be shipped to AK, AL, DC, DE, GU, HI, ID, KS, MS, MN, MT, NC, ND, OK, PR, SD, VI, VT, WV, or WY.
For:
Dogs & Cats
Benefits:
- Treats a wide array of ailments
- An antibiotic that effectively treats inflammatory bowel disease
- Remedies certain diarrheal disorders
- Treats infections caused by Giardia (intestinal parasite)
- Also treats periodontal disease
How does Metronidazole Compounded work?
Metronidazole Compounded is especially effective against anaerobic infections - bacteria that can live without oxygen. Its able to penetrate bone, making it especially useful in oral/dental infections. In addition, it has anti-inflammatory properties in the large intestine and is an effective anti-diarrhea medication for certain diseases.
Cautions:
Antibiotic medications can cause diarrhea, which may be the sign of a new infection. If your pet has diarrhea that is watery or has blood in it, contact your veterinarian. Do not use any medication to stop the diarrhea unless instructed by your veterinarian.
Metronidazole Compounded Directions:
- Metronidazole Compounded is a prescription antibiotic used in dogs and cats to treat various conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, nonspecific diarrhea disorders, infections caused by Giardia, and periodontal disease.
- Metronidazole is not FDA approved for use in veterinary medicine; however, it is a commonly accepted practice for veterinarians to prescribe this medication for dogs and cats.
- The actual dose and duration of treatment with metronidazole depends on the specific condition being treated.
Tip:
Metronidazole should be given to your pet for the entire length of time prescribed by the veterinarian. Do not give in larger amounts or use it for longer than recommended by your veterinarian.
Metronidazole Compounded Dosage:
| Weight | Dosage |
|---|---|
| All weights | The usual dose is 5-20 mg/kg of your pet's body weight, by mouth, in divided doses depending on the condition of the individual pet being treated. Please follow your veterinarian's instructions. |
| Weight | Dosage |
|---|---|
| All weights | The usual dose is 5-20 mg/kg of your pet's body weight, by mouth, in divided doses depending on the condition of the individual pet being treated. Please follow your veterinarian's instructions. |
| Horses | Do not use! |
|---|
Storage:
Store metronidazole at room temperature, away from moisture and heat.
What is a Compounded Medication?
A compounded medication is the creation of a particular medication to fit the unique needs of a patient, including changing the form of the medication (e.g., from a solid pill to a liquid) for a variety reasons (e.g., to make it easier to take, to avoid a non-essential ingredient, to obtain the exact dose needed, adding favorite flavors).
If you are having difficulty giving your pet prescribed medication or need to find a discontinued medication, 1-800-PetMeds offers compounding services on select medications. We can prepare the following: (1) custom strength quantities of a medication (as capsules, liquid, chewable tablets, or transdermal (absorbed through the skin); (2) dosage forms to mask bitter or unpleasant taste (such as capsules or chewable tablets that can also be flavored); (3) dosage forms to make it easier to dose your pet such as a transdermal or liquid (that can also be flavored); and (4) discontinued products such as cisapride or DES.
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