Commonly Requested Compounded Animal formulations
This list is just to give examples of what is commonly requested by veterinarians and is in no way intended to be used to diagnose, treat, mitigate or replace proper veterinary care.
Our pets come in different shapes and sizes and one size does not fit all in the world of veterinary medicine. A medication that works for a Labrador Retriever will be too much for a Wheaton Terrier. At Contigo Compounding and Infusion Pharmacy, we compound a variety of dosage forms that are just the right size and the right dose for any animal. We also have the ability to combine two or more active ingredients into one dosage form for ease of administration.
An ideal dosage form for a pet would be one that they love to consume. Compounding easy-to-give flavored dosage forms is just one of the services offered at Contigo Compounding and Infusion Pharmacy. We know that cats do not like taking pills. Our pharmacists are trained in veterinary compounding so they can formulate an oral liquid with the appropriate vehicle, preservative (if necessary), mask bitter tasting medications and flavor it to your pet’s needs.
Our compounding pharmacists offer novel solutions for each pet’s unique problem. Have you thought of compounding a medication for an animal that has rash in its tail? In cases when a veterinarian prescribes a topical medication for the infection but the animal licks the medication off making it ineffective, our innovative, forward thinking pharmacists in this situation may recommend a bitter flavored topical cream to be applied to the affected area for improved efficacy.
For a complete list of flavors and more problem-solving ideas, please call Contigo Compounding and Infusion Pharmacy at (505) 510-1375 and speak with one of our pharmacists.
CANINE
Acral Lick Granuloma
Capsaicin 0.08%/Sucrose Octaacetate 1% Topical Bitter Gel
Sucrose Octaacetate 10% Topical Gel
Diphenhydramine HCl 2%/Tranilast 1% Topical Gel Diphenhydramine HCl 2% Topical Gel
Diphenhydramine HCl 1%/Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate 0.05% Topical Gel
Diphenhydramine HCl 2% Polyox Bandage
Phenytoin 2%/Misoprostol 0.0024%/Lidocaine 2%/Bupivacaine HCl 0.2%/Diphenhydramine HCl 1%/Aloe Vera 0.2% Polyox Bandage
Appetite, Increasing
Cyproheptadine HCl 2 mg/0.1 mL Topical
Cyproheptadine HCl 100 mg/mL Oral Suspension
Atopic Dermatitis
Diphenhydramine HCl 2%/Tranilast 1% Topical Gel
Diphenhydramine HCL 2% Topical Gel
Hydrocortisone 1% Topical Gel
Pramoxine HCl 1% Topical Gel
Pramoxine HCL 1%/Hydrocortisone 1% Topical Gel
Tranilast 1% Topical Gel
Behavioral Issues such as response to loud noises, anxiety and other
Amitriptyline HCl 10 mg/0.1 mL Topical
Acepromazine Maleate 5 mg/0.3 mL Topical
Clomipramine HCl 5 mg/mL Oil Oral Suspension
Clomipramine HCl 5 mg/0.1 mL Topical
Fluoxetine 10 mg/mL Oral Suspension
Bladder Carcinoma (Transitional)
Piroxicam 2 mg/mL Oral Suspension
Piroxicam 2 mg/mL Oral Suspension
Cardiovascular
Atenolol 2mg/mL Oral Suspension
Atenolol 6.25mg/0.1mL Topical
Enalapril Maleate 7.5 mg/mL Oral Suspension
Enalapril Maleate 0.5 mg/mL Oral Suspension
Enalapril Maleate 0.5 mg/mL Oral Suspension
Furosemide 10mg/mL Oral Suspension
Degenerative Myelopathy
Aminocaproic Acid 167 mg/mL Oral Syrup
Acetylcysteine 5% Oral Solution
Dry Eyes
Cyclosporine 2%/Tacrolimus 0.03% Ophthalmic Emulsion
Cyclosporine 2% Oil Solution
Tacrolimus 0.03% Ophthalmic Ointment
Tacrolimus 0.02% Aqueous Ophthalmic Suspension
Tacrolimus 0.125% Oil Ophthalmic Solution
Diarrhea
Kaolin 195 mg/Neomycin Sulfate 25 mg Compound Capsules
Kanamycin 20 mg/mL/Pectin 5 mg/mL/Bismuth Subcarbonate 50 mg/mL/Attapulgite 100 mg/mL Oral Suspension
Loperamide HCl 10% Topical
Flea Bites
Diphenhydramine HCl 1%/Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate 0.05% Topical Gel
Hyperadrenocorticism
Mitotane 50 mg/mL Oil Oral Suspension
Motion Sickness/Nausea
Acepromazine Maleate 5 mg/0.3 mL Topical
Acepromazine Maleate 25 mg/mL Oral Suspension
Ginger Animal Treats
Otitis, Topical Antimycotics
Ketoconazole 2%/Ciprofloxacin 2%/Triamcinolone 0.1% Poloxamer Otic Gel
Enrofloxacin 2%/Ketoconazole 2%/Triamcinolone 0.5% Poloxamer Otic Gel
TRIS 0.6%/EDTA 0.12% Buffered Otic Solution
RIS 0.6%/EDTA 0.02% Buffered Otic Solution
Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0.5% Otic Cleanser
Poisoning
Apomorphine HCl 3 mg Ophthalmic Nonsterile Capsules
Apomorphine 6 mg Ophthalmic Powder for Reconstitution
Methylpyrazole (4-) 50 mg/mL Injection Solution
Phytonadione 1 mg/mL Oral Suspension
Vitamin K1 (phytonadione)
Phosphate Binders
Aluminum Hydroxide Dried Gel 267 mg/mL Oral Suspension
Aluminum Hydroxide Dried Gel 64 mg/mL Oral Suspension
Sedation/Restraint/Pre-Anesthesia
Acepromazine Maleate 5 mg/0.3 mL Topical
Acepromazine Maleate 25 mg/mL Oral Suspension
Butorphanol Tartrate 20 mg/mL Topical
Seizures
Diazepam 10 mg/Gm Rectal Gel
Levetiracetam 100 mg/mL Oil Oral Suspension
Potassium Bromide 250 mg/mL Oral Suspensio
Potassium Bromide 500 mg/mL Oral Solution
Phenobarbital 200 mg/mL Oral Suspension
Phenobarbital 200 mg Animal Trea
Zonisamide 100 mg/mL Oil Oral Suspension
Skin infections Fungal/Bacterial
Betamethasone 0.05%/Clotrimazole 1% Topical Cream
Chlorhexidine Gluconate 1% Shampoo
Ciprofloxacin 2%/Ketoconazole 2% Topical Gel
Gentamicin 1% Topical Gel
Itraconazole 1% Topical Gel
Miconazole Nitrate 1% Topical Gel
Nitrofurazone 0.2% Topical Gel
Nystatin 100,000 U/Gm/Neomycin 2.5mg/Gm/Bacitracin 400 U/Gm/Triamcinolone 1mg/Gm Topical Ointment
Spinal Cord Injury
Polyethylene Glycol 30% (W/W) Injection Solution (PF)
Suspensions, Commonly requested
Aminophylline 58.35 mg/mL Oil Oral Suspension
Cisapride 10 mg/mL Oral Suspension
Chloramphenicol 250 mg/mL Oral Suspension
Ciprofloxacin 50 mg/mL Oral Suspension
Ciprofloxacin 50 mg/mL Oil Oral Suspension
Doxycycline 10 mg/mL to 100 mg/mL Oil Oral Suspension
Famotidine 5 mg/mL Oil Oral Suspension
Gabapentin 100 mg/mL Oil Oral Suspension (BUD Study) Human commercial product contains xylitol which is toxic to dogs.
Griseofulvin 25 mg/mL Oil Oral Suspension
Hydrocodone Bitartrate 1 mg/mL/Homatropine Methylbromide 0.3 mg/mL Oil Oral Suspension
Itraconazole 150 mg/mL Oil Oral Suspension
Metronidazole 25 mg/mL Oil Oral Suspension
Metronidazole 31.25 mg/mL Oral Suspension
Potassium Citrate 500mg/mL Oil Oral Suspension
Sildenafil Citrate 10 mg/mL Oil Oral Suspension
Theophylline 50 mg/mL Oil Oral Suspension
Tramadol HCl 50 mg/mL Oil Oral Suspension
Tetracycline HCl 100 mg/mL Oral Suspension
Ursodiol 100 mg/mL Oil Oral Suspension
Urinary Incontinence
Diethylstilbestrol 20 mg/mL Oil Oral Suspension Concentrate
Diethylstilbestrol 1 mg Capsules
Phenylpropanolamine 12.5 mg/0.1 mL Oral Solution
Phenylpropanolamine HCl 25 mg Capsules
EQUINE
Cushing-Like Disease
Pergolide 1 mg/mL Oral Suspension
Pergolide 1 mg/10 Gm Oral Powder Packets
Cyproheptadine HCl 100 mg/mL Oral Suspension
Diuretic
Furosemide 50 mg/mL Injection Solution
Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM)
Phenylbutazone Flavored Powder (Vet)
Sulfadiazine 333 mg/mL/Pyrimethamine 16.7 mg/mL/ Trimethoprim 83 mg/mL Oral Suspension
Sulfadiazine 333 mg/mL/Pyrimethamine 16.7 mg/mL Oral Suspension
Feed
Oral Flavored Powder, many medications can be mixed with this powdered base that has a sweet taste
Acetazolamide Feed Additive
Phenylbutazone Flavored Powder
Pergolide 1 mg/10 Gm Oral Powder Packets
Fly Spray
Citronella Fly Spray
Fungal Eye Infections
Apple Flavored Oral Paste
Azithromycin 200 mg/mL Anhydrous Oral Paste
Chloramphenicol 500 mg/Gm Oral Paste
Flavored Cherry Oral Paste
Molasses Vet Paste
Oral Pastes
Trimethoprim 33 mg/Gm/Sulfamethoxazole 167 mg/Gm Oral Paste
Gastrointestinal Issues
Ranitidine 1gm/10 mL Oral Paste
Cisapride 3 mg/mL Injection Solution
Hoof Rot
Phenol 26.6%/Iodine 2.3%/Formaldehyde 9% Topical Solution
Hoof Care
Neomycin Sulfate 0.5%/Zinc Oxide 5% Topical
Vitamin E Acetate 0.5% Topical Oil
Triclosan 2% Topical Solution
Rifampin 0.96%/Ketoconazole 1.5% Topical Solution
Itching or Inflammation from Dermatological Issues
Pramoxine HCl 1% Topical Spray
Pain or Soreness
Benzocaine 2%/Camphor 0.5%/Menthol 0.5% Topical Gel
Sedation while standing
Guaifenesin 50 mg/mL Injection Solution
Shampoo
Jojoba Oil 2%/Aloe Vera Oil 2%/Avocado Oil 2% Topical Shampoo
Wheat Germ Oil 2% Topical Mane Shampoo
Treats
Oat Base Treats
Wounds
Gentamicin 1% Topical Gel
Gentamicin 0.04%/Betamethasone 0.02% Topical Spray
Nystatin 100,000 u/Gm/Neomycin 2.5mg/Gm/Bacitracin 400 U/Gm/Triamcinolone 1 mg/Gm Topical Ointment
Worms
Ivermectin 10 mg/mL Oral Solution
FELINE
Anorexia
Cyproheptadine HCl 2 mg/0.1 mL
Cyproheptadine HCl 100 mg/mL Oral Suspension
Behavioral Issues
Amitriptyline 20 mg/mL Oil Oral Suspension
Amitriptyline HCl 5 mg/0.1 mL
Amitriptyline HCl 10 mg/0.1 mL
Buspirone HCl 1.25 mg/0.2 mL
Naltrexone HCl 50 mg/mL Oil Oral Suspension
Cardiovascular
Amlodipine Besylate 0.625 mg/0.2 mL – Transdermal
Atenolol 6.25 mg/0.1 mL
Benazepril HCl 5 mg/mL Oral Suspension
Captopril 5 mg/mL Oral Solution
Enalapril Maleate 7.5 mg/mL Oral Suspension
Chronic Renal
Calcitriol 10 NG/0.2 mL Oil Oral Solution
Calcitriol 20 NG/0.2 mL Oil Oral Solution
Calcitriol 4 NG/0.25 mL Fixed Oil Oral Solution
Diarrhea
Loperamide HCl 10%
Gastrointestinal
Cisapride 2.5 mg/0.1 mL
Cisapride 10 mg/mL Oral Suspension
Famotidine 2.5 mg/0.1 mL
Hairball Remedy
Metoclopramide 2 mg/0.1 mL
Hyperthyroidism
Methimazole 10 mg/mL Aqueous Oral Suspension
Methimazole 5 mg/mL Oil Oral Suspension
Methimazole 2.5 mg/0.1 Gm to 10 mg/0.1 Gm
Oral Suspension
Aminophylline 58.35 mg/mL Oil Oral Suspension
Chloramphenicol 250 mg/mL Oral Suspension
Ciprofloxacin 50 mg/mL Oral Suspension
Ciprofloxacin 50 mg/mL Oil Oral Suspension
Cisapride 10 mg/mL Oral Suspension
Doxycycline 10 mg/mL to 100 mg/mL Oil Oral Suspension
Enrofloxacin 200 mg/mL Oral Suspension
Famotidine 5 mg/mL Oil Oral Suspension
Glipizide 5 mg/mL Oil Oral Suspension
Griseofulvin 25 mg/mL Oil Oral Suspension
Itraconazole 150 mg/mL Oil Oral Suspension
Levetiracetam 100 mg/mL Oil Oral Suspension
Metronidazole 31.25 mg/mL Oral Suspension
Metronidazole 25 mg/mL Oil Oral Suspension
Metronidazole 100 mg/mL Oil Oral Suspension
Mitotane 50 mg/mL Oil Oral Suspension
Tetracycline HCl 100 mg/mL Oral Suspension
Theophylline 50 mg/mL Oil Oral Suspension
Ursodiol 100 mg/mL Oil Oral Suspension
Zonisamide 100 mg/mL Oil Oral Suspension
Pain
Buprenorphine 0.3 mg/mL Sublingual Solution
Tramadol HCl 100 mg/Gm
Trazodone HCl 100 mg/Gm
Tramadol HCl 50 mg/mL Oil Oral Suspension
Phosphate Binders
Aluminum Hydroxide Dried Gel 267 mg/mL Oral Suspension
Aluminum Hydroxide Dried Gel 64 mg/mL Oral Suspension
Sedation/Restraint/Pre-Anesthesia
Acepromazine Maleate 5 mg/0.3 mL
Acepromazine Maleate 25 mg/mL Oral Suspension
Butorphanol Tartrate 20 mg/mL Topical
Transdermal Formulas
Acepromazine Maleate 5 mg/0.3 mL
Amitriptyline HCl 10 mg/0.1 mL
Amlodipine 0.625 mg/0.2 mL
Atenolol 6.25 mg/0.1 mL
Buspirone HCl 1.25 mg/0.2 mL
Budesonide 1 mg/0.1 ml
Cisapride 2.5 mg/0.1 mL
Clomipramine HCl 5 mg/0.1 mL
Cyproheptadine HCl 2 mg/0.1 mL
Famotidine 2.5 mg/0.1 mL
Glipizide 2.5 mg/0.1 mL
Ivermectin 0.1 mg/0.1 mL
Methimazole 2.5 mg/0.1 Gm to 10 mg/0.1 Gm
Phenobarbital 10 mg/0.1 mL
Zonisamide 25 mg/0.1 mL
Urine Spraying
Amitriptyline 20 mg/mL Oil Oral Suspension
Amitriptyline HCl 5 mg/0.1 mL
Amitriptyline HCl 10 mg/0.1 mL
Buspirone 1.25 mg/0.2 mL
Fluoxetine 10mg/Gm Topical