Felimazole (Methimazole) 5mg Coated Tablets (100 Tablets)
Active Ingredients: Each tablet contains 5mg Methimazole
Manufacturer: Dechra Animal Health
Prescription medicine: This is a prescription medicine. Please ensure that you have read the "Ordering Prescription Medicine" page before ordering this item. We require you to upload your veterinary prescription and post us the original. You will need to send your prescription to
PetPA Pharmacy
Reply Paid 91355
Tweed Heads NSW 2485
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Commonly asked questions about Felimazole Tablets:
What are Felimazole Tablets?
Felimazole is a prescription medication used to treat overactive thyroid glands in cats. While Felimazole 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 Felimazole table is methimazole, which reduces the amount of the thyroid hormone your cat’s thyroid gland produces.
Why do cats use Felimazole?
Cats may be prescribed Felimazole 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 Felimazole.
What else should I know about Felimazole?
Manages symptoms of hyperthyroidism in cats. Small, coated tablets for easy dosing. Methimazole has a bitter taste and can be hazardous to humans. Coated tablets cover the taste and reduce contact with Felimazole.
What problems could my or cat have with Felimazole?
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 Felimazole?
Wear gloves when handling Felimazole. Pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, nursing mothers, and people with low thyroid levels should not handle Felimazole.
What is in Felimazole?
The drug in Felimazole is Methimazole. Methimazole is an anti-thyroid agent that reduces the level of thyroid hormones in the body.
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