What is Tacrolimus Compounded?
Tacrolimus is a medications used to treat dry eye in dogs and cats or KCS. Compounding is beneficial in instances where a specific dosage is unavailable or in different forms to make it easier to dose your pet. Tacrolimus Compounded requires a prescription from your veterinarian. To ensure proper temperature, it requires overnight shipping at an additional cost.
Please Note: custom compounds take 2-3 business days to prepare and cannot be shipped to NC or MS.
For:
Dogs & Cats
Benefits:
- Treats dry eye
How does Tacrolimus work?
Tacrolimus treats dry eye in dogs and cats by stimulating tear production in the eye.
Cautions:
Be sure to review with your veterinarian any medications or supplements your pet may be receiving.
Tacrolimus Compounded Directions:
- Wash your hands after administering to your pet.
- Tacrolimus must be kept in the refrigerator when not being used.
Should you miss a dose, give to your pet as soon as you remember. Do not give your pet a double dose.
Tacrolimus Compounded Dosage:
Weight | Dosage |
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All weights | Give exactly as prescribed by your veterinarian. |
Weight | Dosage |
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All weights | Give exactly as prescribed by your veterinarian. |
Horses | Do not use! |
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Storage:
Store this product in the refrigerator.
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.