VetRxDirect now offers prescription compounded medications from Epicur Pharma. Epicur Pharma is a 503B compounding facility that manufactures high-quality, reliable, potent medications. Following FDA-enforced regulations, Epicur medications are verified through stability and sterility testing. Epicur is committed to drug consistency and quality and patient safety.
As an FDA-registered 503B facility, Epicur manufactures drugs with reliable quality, potency, and sterility with every batch. The regulations for 503B compounded medications reflect current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), the same regulations in place for human pharmaceuticals. Learn more.
Why are Compounded Medications Used for Dogs and Cats?
Some medications required for treating medical conditions in dogs and cats are not commercially manufactured and, therefore, must be compounded. Medication dosages for dogs and cats can vary widely depending on the condition they are prescribed for. With current commercially available medications and products, tablets or capsules may need to be split to achieve veterinary dosing, which creates non-uniform dosing. The use of compounded tablets helps to eliminate the need to split doses. Animals may not tolerate the commercially available medication due to the method of administration (oral, topical, etc), flavor, or inactive ingredients. The use of compounded medications helps provide medications that can be administered by the owner.
- The medication needed for the treatment of a certain medical condition is not commercially available and must be compounded.
- The medication strength needed to treat a medical condition is not available and must be compounded.
- The animal requires a different route of administration (oral tablet, oral suspension, transdermal, flavored, unflavored, etc).
- The animal has allergies to certain ingredients or flavorings.
VetRxDirect offers a range of prescription compounded medications from Epicur Pharma, including ophthalmic eye medications.
Budesonide Compounded Mini-Med for Dogs and Cats
Corticosteroid tablets used to treat inflammatory intestinal
diseases. Mini-Med tablets are scored and unflavored for easy dosing.
Cidofovir Compounded Ophthalmic
Antiviral eye drops used to treat viral eye infections caused by
feline herpes virus.
Cisapride Compounded Mini-Med for Cats
Tablets used to treat constipation and gastrointestinal disorders. Mini-Med tablets are scored and unflavored for easy dosing.
Cyclosporin Compounded Coconut Oil Ophthalmic
Eye drop used to treat dry eye and immune-mediated
eye conditions. The coconut oil base is non-irritating.
Prescription eye drop used to treat corneal calcium
deposits.
Tacrolimus Compounded Ophthalmic for Dogs
Immunosuppressive eye drop used to treat immune-related
eye conditions.
Theophylline X Compounded for Dogs and Cats
Extended-release tablets for asthma and certain types of
heart conditions.
About the Author
This article was co-authored by VetRxDirect pharmacy intern McKayla.
I have 3 cats, Milo (white and grey), Tripp, and Nyx (all grey). Nyx is known to stick his tongue out when relaxed, he was formerly named Salamander at the rescue shelter because of this, and all 3 of them love to watch the birds that come to visit our bird feeder. -McKayla, B.A., PharmD Candidate 2025, University of Iowa College of Pharmacy.
This information is not intended to diagnose or treat any disease and is purely educational. Please seek advice from your pet’s veterinarian with any questions regarding your pet’s health.