Re: Another Pepcid AC question
Del, We have used Pepcid for mant kiitties at the shelter. One thing the vet did stress was only to use the tablet (original) form, due to diff. in ingredients in other forms. She also said administer 15 min, before meals, and she realizes w/ meals we were not on a 12 hour schedule between feedings. So I don't think the times you are talking about would make a diff. I just wouls NOT use the gelcapsespecially after discussing Pepcid w/ our vet. Like I said, she STRESSED use only the original form. Patti
Re: Another Pepcid AC question
Thank you, I will dispose of the gelcaps. Is there a generic available fm the pharmacy, I wonder. Del - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, April 01, 2005 7:13 AM Subject: Re: Another Pepcid AC question Del, We have used Pepcid for mant kiitties at the shelter. One thing the vet did stress was only to use the tablet (original) form, due to diff. in ingredients in other forms. She also said administer 15 min, before meals, and she realizes w/ meals we were not on a 12 hour schedule between feedings. So I don't think the times you are talking about would make a diff. I just wouls NOT use the gelcapsespecially after discussing Pepcid w/ our vet. Like I said, she STRESSED use only the original form. Patti
Another Pepcid AC question
I bought the Gelcaps Pepcid AC and the ingredients do not compare with the regular Pepcid AC square tablets ... the gelcaps are solid and can be quarteredbutlist several other ingredients and I am reluctant to use them unless some of you already have used them without any problems with the kitty. Of course, the sales receipt is already in the trash :( but I prefer to throw them out then have a bad reaction for kitty. Also ... in the morning Noah has 1/4 Pepcid about 7am,15 minutes before his breakfast ... should he have the next one 15 minutes before his supper which would be about 5pm or is that too close together to give the meds? Or should I wait until later in the evening even though he has already eaten? I feel quite stupid about the best way to give them tohis best advantage. I'd really appreciate the input,his mouth is a mess of sores and he has spewed some projectile vomiting ... clear bright yellow liquid. The vet saw him last week, there were eosinophils along with mucho bacteria. He had a Depo injection and on Clavamox, with very slow improvement. Our vet is on vacation this weekand while I could call him I prefer not to unless it is a direemergency. Del^.^Spay/Neuter Your Pet PLEASEAdopt a Shelter PetPAWS of Union County, ILRescue Angels On WheelsA Hamburger Stops a Beating Heart
Re: Another Pepcid AC question
Hi Del, I've never used the gelcaps; I only ever used the tablets. I'd guess that the other ingredients are probably just some kind of binders or fillers, but like you, I be reluctant to use it without knowing for sure that it was OK. In terms of the dosage, my understanding for medications like Pepcid is that the interval that's important is giving it before meals, not how far apart the meals are. I'm not saying this very well (having a severely "blonde" day), but unlike antibiotics which would be given at timed intervals, the tummy medicines are given prior to eating, whatever time that might be. Julie Del Daniels [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I bought the Gelcaps Pepcid AC and the ingredients do not compare with the regular Pepcid AC square tablets ... the gelcaps are solid and can be quarteredbutlist several other ingredients and I am reluctant to use them unless some of you already have used them without any problems with the kitty. Of course, the sales receipt is already in the trash :( but I prefer to throw them out then have a bad reaction for kitty. Also ... in the morning Noah has 1/4 Pepcid about 7am,15 minutes before his breakfast ... should he have the next one 15 minutes before his supper which would be about 5pm or is that too close together to give the meds? Or should I wait until later in the evening even though he has already eaten? I feel quite stupid about the best way to give them tohis best advantage. I'd really appreciate the input,his mouth is a mess of sores and he has spewed some projectile vomiting ... clear bright yellow liquid. The vet saw him last week, there were eosinophils along with mucho bacteria. He had a Depo injection and on Clavamox, with very slow improvement. Our vet is on vacation this weekand while I could call him I prefer not to unless it is a direemergency. Del^.^Spay/Neuter Your Pet PLEASEAdopt a Shelter PetPAWS of Union County, ILRescue Angels On WheelsA Hamburger Stops a Beating Heart"I hold that, the more helpless a creature, the more entitled it is to protection by man from the cruelty of man. " "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." Mohandas Gandhi (1869-1948)Paws Come WITH Claws!!!If you're thinking about de-clawing your cat, you need to re-think your decision to acquire a pet. Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site!
Re: Another Pepcid AC question
Thanks Julie. - Original Message - From: Julie Johnson To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2005 1:10 PM Subject: Re: Another Pepcid AC question Hi Del, I've never used the gelcaps; I only ever used the tablets. I'd guess that the other ingredients are probably just some kind of binders or fillers, but like you, I be reluctant to use it without knowing for sure that it was OK. In terms of the dosage, my understanding for medications like Pepcid is that the interval that's important is giving it before meals, not how far apart the meals are. I'm not saying this very well (having a severely "blonde" day), but unlike antibiotics which would be given at timed intervals, the tummy medicines are given prior to eating, whatever time that might be. Julie Del Daniels [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I bought the Gelcaps Pepcid AC and the ingredients do not compare with the regular Pepcid AC square tablets ... the gelcaps are solid and can be quarteredbutlist several other ingredients and I am reluctant to use them unless some of you already have used them without any problems with the kitty. Of course, the sales receipt is already in the trash :( but I prefer to throw them out then have a bad reaction for kitty. Also ... in the morning Noah has 1/4 Pepcid about 7am,15 minutes before his breakfast ... should he have the next one 15 minutes before his supper which would be about 5pm or is that too close together to give the meds? Or should I wait until later in the evening even though he has already eaten? I feel quite stupid about the best way to give them tohis best advantage. I'd really appreciate the input,his mouth is a mess of sores and he has spewed some projectile vomiting ... clear bright yellow liquid. The vet saw him last week, there were eosinophils along with mucho bacteria. He had a Depo injection and on Clavamox, with very slow improvement. Our vet is on vacation this weekand while I could call him I prefer not to unless it is a direemergency. Del^.^Spay/Neuter Your Pet PLEASEAdopt a Shelter PetPAWS of Union County, ILRescue Angels On WheelsA Hamburger Stops a Beating Heart"I hold that, the more helpless a creature, the more entitled it isto protection by man from the cruelty of man. " "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated."Mohandas Gandhi (1869-1948)Paws Come WITH Claws!!!If you're thinking about de-clawing your cat, you need to re-think your decision to acquire a pet. Do you Yahoo!?Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site!
