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Stanozolol (brand names: Winstrol®, Menabol®, Neurabol®, Stanol®, Stromba®, Stombaject®) is an anabolic steroid that no longer commercially marketed in the US. It is currently used off label as a compounded medication to treat weight loss, anemia, poor appetite, and other issues in pet animals (not farmed animals). It may be effective in treating tracheal collapse in dogs.
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Sterile eye wash is a sterile solution that can be used to cleanse the eyes and skin around the eyes in animals. It is safe for use in all species and is useful for many purposes, including the removal of debris, contaminants, and irritants from the eyes, as well as assisting with the management of underlying eye conditions.
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Sucralfate (brand names Carafate® and Sulcrate®) is used in the treatment of ulcers and erosions that occur in the mouth, esophagus, stomach, and small intestine, including those caused by certain medications. Sucralfate creates a coating or barrier over the ulcer, protecting it from stomach acids and allowing it to heal.
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Sulfacetamide ophthalmic is an antibiotic medication used to treat bacterial eye infections. It is useful in infections that are not susceptible to other antibiotics. There are no veterinary formulations available, so human brands may be prescribed off-label in all species of animals. Its use is restricted in food animals.
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Sulfasalazine (brand names: Azulfidine®, Sulfazine®, Salazopyrin®) is a sulfonamide antibacterial and immunosuppressive medication used off label (extra label) to treat inflammatory large bowel disease and vasculitis in cats, dogs, ferrets, and horses.
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Topical omega-3 fatty acids are found in various skin support products for pets to promote a healthy skin and coat in dogs, cats, small mammals, and horses. These products, such as Dermoscent® Atop 7®, are often used in combination with omega-6 fatty acids to enhance overall health and reduce inflammation. They can also help decrease itching associated with certain skin diseases.
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Triple antibiotic ophthalmic ointment, also known as neomycin and polymyxin B with bacitracin or gramicidin (brand names Neosporin Ophthalmic Ointment, Neo-Polycin Ophthalmic Ointment, Trioptic-P, Vetropolycin), is a combination antimicrobial medication used to treat certain types of bacteria (gram-positive and gram-negative). It is used to treat eye infections, eyelid infections, and infections of the tissue surrounding the eye (conjunctiva). Caution when using this medication in cats as allergic reactions have been reported.
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Vitamin A is an essential nutrient used to supplement animals with vitamin A deficiency. It is used in all species to prevent or treat low vitamin A levels. It may be used off label in dogs to treat certain skin conditions, such as sebaceous adenitis, vitamin A-responsive dermatosis, and primary seborrhea.
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Vitamin B complex injectable is a solution containing multiple forms of Vitamin B, which are used together to prevent or treat Vitamin B deficiencies. These vitamins promote good overall health for your pet and regulate certain processes in the body. Vitamin B complex injectable comes as a solution for injection either under the skin or into the muscle.
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Compounded medications are not approved by federal authorities. They are medications that have been altered to provide more accurate dosing or easier administration. They have not been tested for safety, stability, potency, or efficacy.