Potassium Bromide Compounded
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Up to $20 off, exclusions applyWhat is Potassium Bromide Compounded?
Potassium Bromide helps manage epileptic seizures in dogs. Compounding is beneficial in instances where a specific dosage is unavailable or in different forms to make it easier to dose your pet. Potassium Bromide 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
Benefits:
- Helps manage seizures in dogs
How it Works:
Potassium Bromide treats epileptic seizures in dogs by replacing chloride throughout the body.
Cautions:
The most common side effects are increased hunger, thirst, and urination.
Potassium Bromide Compounded Directions:
- Helps control seizures in dogs.
Potassium Bromide Compounded Dosage:
Weight | Dosage |
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All weights | Ask your veterinarian the appropriate dosage for your pet. |
Cats | Do not use! |
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Horses | Do not use! |
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Storage:
Store in a tightly sealed container at room temperature (59-86° F).
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.