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Most prescriptions are delivered within 3-5 days.Weight loss in cats may be an indicator of something more serious. Changes in your cat's appetite, and accompanying weight loss, can be early indicators or underlying diseases such as thyroid, kidney and inflammatory bowel disease. Mirataz (mirtazapine transdermal ointment) is the first and only FDA-approved transdermal medication for the management of weight loss in cats, and can help your cat gain weight. Miratz is a transdermal ointment applied to the inside of your cat's ear. See your veterinarian if you notice symptoms of weight or appetite loss.
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Item Number | 179602 |
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Generic Name | Miratazapine |
Common Brand Name(s) | Mirataz, Remeron |
For Use With | Cats |
Administration Form | Otic |
Product Form | Ointment |
Health Condition | Unhealthy Weight, Inappetence |
Drug Type | Antiemetic, Hormone |
Mirataz (mirtazapine transdermal ointment) is the first and only FDA-approved transdermal medication for the management of weight loss in cats.
The most common adverse reactions included application site reactions, behavioral abnormalities (vocalization and hyperactivity), and vomiting.
Mirataz is contraindicated in cats with a known hypersensitivity to mirtazapine of to any of the excipients. Mirataz should not be given in combination or within 14 days before of after treatment with a monoamineoxidase inhibitor (MAOI) [e.g. selegiline hydrochloride(L-deprenyl), amitraz], as there may be an increased risk of serotonin syndrome
Do not administer orally or to the eye. Use with caution in cats with hepatic disease. Miratazapine may cause elevated liver enzymes. Use with caution in cats with kidney disease. Kidney diseasemay cause reduced clearance of mirtazapine which may result in higher drug exposure. Upon discontinuation of Mirataz, it is important to montior the cat's food intake. Food intake may lessen after discontinuation of mirtazapine transdermal ointment. If food intake diminishes dramatically (>75%) for several days or if the cat stops eating for more than 48 hours, reevaluate the cat. Mirataz has not been evaluated in cats <2kg or less than 6 months of age. The safe use of MIrataz has not been evaluated in cats that are intended for breeding, pregnant, or lactating cats.
Active Ingredient: Miratazapine 2% (w/w)
1.5 inch ribbon (~2mg/cat) for 14 days
Store below 77 F.
Mirataz is classified pharmocologically as a weight gain drug. Mirataz is the first and only FDA-approved transdermal medication for the management of weight loss in cats. Mirataz is a practical way to help cats gain weight without administration of oral medications and does not rely on your cat to eat to be medicated.
One tube will provide enough Mirataz for the labeled 14 days of dosing. There is overage in each tube to maintain the integrity of the product as packaged. The overage allows for unanticipated loss. Gloves should be worn when handling Mirataz.
Per the label, you should wear disposable gloves when handling or applying Mirataz to prevent accidental topical exposure to mirtazapine, the active ingredient in Mirataz. Transdermal medications are designed to deliver medication through the skin and into the bloodstream. After applying Mirataz you should dispose of any used gloves and wash your hands with soap and water. Care should also be taken that people or other animals in the household do not come in contact with the treated cat for 2 hours because mirtazapine can be absorbed transdermally (through the skin) and orally.
Mirataz may be applied any time of the day. If you have questions about the use of Mirataz in your pet, please contact your veterinarian.
Mirataz is labeled for use once daily for 14 days. Please speak to your veterinarian about any questions for your individual cat.
Mirataz should not be given in combination or within 14 days before or after treatment with a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). There are no other medications contraindicated for use with Mirataz. If your veterinarian has prescribed Mirataz for your cat and you have questions, your veterinarian is your best source of information since they are most familiar with your pet's health. Always tell your veterinarian of all medications your cat is receiving.
My cat has been prescribed Mirataz to help stimulate her appetite. It really has made a significant difference! She eats, drinks water and goes potty like clockwork when receiving this medication. When she is not on it - her daily routine nearly comes to a halt. We have used the medicine long enough to know that it does not have to be daily administered but that she needs to be on it going forward and can receive it (under her vets' care - of course) on an as needed basis. I am thankful Chewy.com carries this product!
Have been using this since vet prescribed some time ago, and use it periodically as needed. Helps with vomiting. Chewy has the best price, and ordering was easy and delivery prompt. However, this is the first time ordering thru Chewy, and product was watery, though expiration date was OK. Whenever obtained thru vet, product had a stable, gel-type consistency. I don't know if effectiveness was compromised on this order, didn't seem to work as well.
I've used this before when a kitty is under the weather and won't eat for a couple of days. Works like a charm and Chewy's price is half of what my vet wants. Thank you so much for helping us get what our furballs need at a reasonable cost! Love Chewy!!
This works really well, but it gave my cat diarrhea. I've seen a few vets and they didn't believe me because they said it isn't a common side effect. I saw a new vet and they thought it might be the food and that he might not need a kidney diet as long as I was giving him fluids, so I started him on senior food with low protein and stopped the Mirataz. His bowel movements became solid again. He wasn't eating very much so I thought I'd try the Mirataz again. As soon as I did, it caused diarrhea the next day. I'll be looking for another way to stimulate his appetite.
My Veterinarian prescribed Mirataz for my 15 y/o cat Niko. He suffers from stage 3 renal disease and stomach issues. He stopped eating regularly due to the disease. I've been using Mirataz for several months. I apply the cream to Niko's ear with a glove. (I alternate his ears.) I only give him the medicine when I see his appetite decreasing - so the med is used as an as needed basis. Usually once every 7 days I apply the medicine to his inner ear. It works like a charm. Usually by the next day Niko's appetite returns and he winds up consuming a lot of food. I am so grateful for this medication - as I feel it's keeping my Niko alive. Not sure how the meds work but it does significantly improves his desire to eat. He has been able to keep his weight on (13.8 pounds because of it.) It really is life-saving. Celebrating his 15 birthday was so meaningful to us ! Not sure what would have happened without it. Praying for more years for our guy.
My 12-year-old cat stopped eating after becoming diabetic with some complications. Then he stopped allowing himself to be force fed. A newer appetite stimulant my vet recommended made him froth at the mouth, and he hated the taste and fought being dosed by mouth. Friends assured me mirataz had worked wonders in their cats, so I tried it instead. So much easier to administer and best of all, much to my relief, my boy started eating again & having energy. He was mere steps away from euthanasia at one point to keep him from slowly starving to death, but this literally saved his life.
This works so amazingly well at increasing my senior cat’s appetite so she no longer is loosing weight
I've been using this product on my for less than a week. It's too soon to rate its effectiveness. I will update my review after using 30 days.
This product, along with Elura, really worked to get my cat to eat again. It took a few weeks though, but we persisted and gave both meds to her every day. She finally started eating again and is slowly gaining her weight back.
I have a 14 year old kitty that was partly saved by this product. I was moving, and my cat was very stressed due to the changing environment and having to temporarily share the living space with another young male cat who was a bit of a bully. She lost a ton of weight and dropped to only 6.8 lbs. It was very frightening and I couldn't get her to eat, so while relocating to a new living arrangement I applied the ointment. It's easy to use and worked on her appetite immediately. She ate like she had the munchies and gained several pounds during the final phase of the move. Granted, getting away from her bully and into a new space also helped her stress, but this stimulant also very much contributed. If your cat is healthy enough and you have tried other foods and exhausted your options, I would highly reccomend trying this. She is ow over 9 lbs and approaching 10, so I am hoping to continue her progress now that she has stopped taking the medication.