Mirtazapine Transdermal Pen (6mL)
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Select Strength: 1.8mg/0.1ml
Select count: 1 ea
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Login to our prescriber platform, eMix, to prescribe with Mixlab.Mirtazapine is an oral medication (tetracyclic antidepressant) used off-label in dogs and cats primarily as an appetite stimulant and anti-nausea aid. It helps encourage pets to eat when they have appetite loss due to conditions like chronic kidney disease, gastrointestinal disease, or cancer, and is often given as a small tablet or compounded into a transdermal gel.
A transdermal pen is a simple way to give your pet medicine through their skin—usually used for cats by applying gel to the inside of their ear.
Step-by-Step:
- Get the pen ready – Twist the pen to dispense a small amount of gel. If it’s your first time, you will need to “prime” it first (the gel should be flush with the edge of the tip)
- Wear gloves – Always use a disposable glove or finger cot so the medication doesn’t absorb into your skin.
- Twist to dose – Follow the pen’s directions (like two full twists) to get the right amount of gel out. Always click in a clockwise direction, clicking counter-clockwise will stop you
- Pick the spot – Apply to a hairless area, usually the inside of your cat’s ear. Make sure the area is clean and dry.
- Apply the gel – Dab the gel directly with the pen or use your gloved finger to rub it in gently. Avoid the ear canal.
- Let it dry – It usually dries in a minute or two. Try to keep your pet from rubbing it off.
- Recap the pen – This keeps the medication fresh.
- Wash your hands – Even if you wore gloves, wash thoroughly after.
- Reward your pet – A treat helps make it a stress-free routine!
- Store properly – Keep at room temp, away from sunlight. Track doses so you know when it’s time to refill.
Important: Only apply where your vet has directed—usually hairless areas. Never apply over fur or broken skin. Keep other pets from licking the area until it’s dry.
Mixlab is a licensed veterinary pharmacy dispensing both compounded and commercial medications, operating under the oversight of licensed pharmacists and in compliance with applicable state and federal pharmacy regulations. Compounded medications are prepared in compliance with USP standards and under PCAB-accredited practices. All medications dispensed by Mixlab require a valid prescription from a licensed veterinarian.
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