Rx Felimazole 5mg x 1 Tablet

Recommended dosages only. Always follow the directions for dosing and administration from your veterinarian.

The starting dose of FELIMAZOLE^® Coated Tablets is 2.5 mg administered every 12 hours. Following 3 weeks of treatment, the dose should be titrated to effect based on individual serum total T4 (TT4) levels and clinical response. Dose adjustments should be made in 2.5 mg increments. The maximum total dosage is 20 mg per day divided, not to exceed 10 mg as a single administration.
Hematology, biochemistry, and TT4 should be evaluated prior to initiating treatment and monitored after 3 weeks and 6 weeks of treatment. Thereafter, bloodwork should be monitored every 3 months and the dose adjusted as necessary. Cats receiving doses greater than 10 mg per day should be monitored more frequently.

Storage Conditions: Store at controlled room temperature 25^°C (77^°F) with excursions between 15^°-30^°C (59^°-86^°F) permitted. Keep the container tightly closed in order to protect from moisture.

Methimazole

Caution:
Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

Do not use in cats with hypersensitivity to methimazole, carbimazole or the excipient, polyethylene glycol.

Do not use in cats with primary liver disease or renal failure.

Do not use in cats with autoimmune disease.

Do not use in cats with hematological disorders (such as anemia, neutropenia, lymphopenia, or thrombocytopenia) or coagulopathies.

Do not use in pregnant or lactating queens. Laboratory studies in rats and mice have shown evidence of teratogenic and embryotoxic effects of methimazole.

Methimazole has anti-vitamin K activity and may induce bleeding diathesis without evidence of thrombocytopenia.

Human Warning:
Not for use in humans. Keep out of reach of children. For use in cats only. Wash hands with soap and water after administration to avoid exposure to drug. Do not break or crush tablets. Wear protective gloves to prevent direct contact with litter, feces, urine, or vomit of treated cats, and broken or moistened tablets. Wash hands after contact with the litter of treated cats.
Methimazole is a human teratogen and crosses the placenta concentrating in the fetal thyroid gland. There is also a high rate of transfer into breast milk. Pregnant women or women who may become pregnant, and nursing mothers should wear gloves when handling tablets, litter or bodily fluids of treated cats.
Methimazole may cause vomiting, gastric distress, headache, fever, arthralgia, pruritus, and pancytopenia. In the event of accidental ingestion/overdose, seek medical advice immediately and show the product label to the physician.

All prescription items are Non-Refundable and Non-Returnable.

Prescription

This item requires a valid prescription from a licensed veterinarian.