Prednisolone Transdermal Gel compounded for dogs and cats

Prednisolone Transdermal Gel Compounded for Dogs and Cats

Prednisolone Transdermal Gel for Individualized Veterinary Prescriptions

SVPMEDS compounds prednisolone transdermal gel for dogs and cats based on a prescription from a licensed veterinarian. This compounded preparation is available in syringe packaging and can be prepared in patient-specific concentrations according to the veterinarian’s directions.

SVPMEDS prepares each prescription according to the veterinarian’s directions, including the prescribed concentration and quantity.

Pronunciation: pred-NISS-oh-lone

Transdermal Gel in Syringe Packaging

Prednisolone Transdermal Gel provides veterinarians with a compounded transdermal dosage-form option for dogs and cats. This preparation is dispensed in syringe packaging and compounded according to a patient-specific veterinary prescription.

The prescribing veterinarian determines the appropriate concentration, dose, quantity, and administration directions for each patient.

Popularly Prescribed Concentrations

Based on SVPMEDS prescription data, commonly prescribed Prednisolone Transdermal Gel concentrations in syringe packaging include:

  • 20 mg/mL (2 mg per 0.1 mL)
  • 25 mg/mL (2.5 mg per 0.1 mL)
  • 30 mg/mL (3 mg per 0.1 mL)
  • 50 mg/mL (5 mg per 0.1 mL)
  • 100 mg/mL (10 mg per 0.1 mL)

Other patient-specific concentrations may also be available. The prescribing veterinarian determines the appropriate concentration, dose, quantity, and administration directions for each patient.

Also Available in Topi-CLICK Micro® for Cats

SVPMEDS also compounds Prednisolone Transdermal Gel for cats in the Topi-CLICK Micro® dispensing system. This preparation is available in veterinarian-prescribed, patient-specific strengths.

Learn more about Prednisolone Transdermal Gel in Topi-CLICK Micro®.

Additional Prednisolone Options

Depending on the veterinarian’s prescription and the individual patient’s needs, SVPMEDS compounds Prednisolone in several additional dosage forms.

Prednisolone Acetate Injection

SVPMEDS also compounds Prednisolone Acetate Injection for patient-specific veterinary prescriptions. This is a separate injectable prednisolone acetate preparation.

Learn more about Prednisolone Acetate Injection.

Prescription Information

Prescription Required: A valid prescription from a licensed veterinarian is required before SVPMEDS can prepare and dispense a patient-specific compounded medication.

Compounded Medication: Compounded medications are prepared at the direction of the prescribing veterinarian and are not approved by the FDA.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Prednisolone Transdermal Gel concentrations are commonly prescribed?

Commonly prescribed concentrations in syringe packaging at SVPMEDS include 20 mg/mL (2 mg per 0.1 mL), 25 mg/mL (2.5 mg per 0.1 mL), 30 mg/mL (3 mg per 0.1 mL), 50 mg/mL (5 mg per 0.1 mL), and 100 mg/mL (10 mg per 0.1 mL). Other patient-specific concentrations may also be available when prescribed by a veterinarian.

Why are the concentrations also shown as the amount per 0.1 mL?

The amount per 0.1 mL provides another way to express the concentration of the compounded preparation. For example, a concentration of 50 mg/mL contains 5 mg of prednisolone in 0.1 mL. The prescribing veterinarian determines the patient’s dose and administration directions.

Is Prednisolone Transdermal Gel compounded?

Yes. SVPMEDS compounds Prednisolone Transdermal Gel for individual veterinary patients according to a valid prescription from a licensed veterinarian. Compounded medications are not approved by the FDA.

Can the concentration be customized for an individual patient?

SVPMEDS can prepare patient-specific concentrations when prescribed by a veterinarian and appropriate for the compounded dosage form. The veterinarian determines the concentration, dose, quantity, and administration directions for the individual patient.

Is Prednisolone Transdermal Gel available in Topi-CLICK Micro®?

Yes. SVPMEDS also compounds Prednisolone Transdermal Gel for cats in the Topi-CLICK Micro® dispensing system. The Topi-CLICK Micro® preparation has its own patient-specific strength and dispensing configuration.

Does SVPMEDS compound other Prednisolone dosage forms?

Yes. SVPMEDS also compounds Prednisolone 2.5 mg Mini-Tablets, flavored chewables, capsules, flavored oral liquid, and transdermal gel in the Topi-CLICK Micro® system for cats. Prednisolone Acetate Injection is available as a separate compounded preparation for patient-specific veterinary prescriptions.

Is a veterinary prescription required?

Yes. A valid prescription from a licensed veterinarian is required before SVPMEDS can prepare and dispense a compounded Prednisolone prescription.

Ready to Submit a Prescription?

Veterinarians and existing SVPMEDS customers can use the SVPMEDS Portal to submit prescriptions and access ordering services.