At Pet Chemist, we always try to keep your pet’s essential medications in stock but sometimes things happen that are out of our control. Pet medications sometimes are discontinued by the manufacturer, or are unavailable long term. This can be due to:
- Manufacturing – Sometimes the manufacturing company can’t source the ingredients, or the production process gets delayed.
- Regulation changes – If a medication no longer meets updated safety standards, it may be pulled from the market.
- Low demand – If only a handful of pets need it, companies may decide it’s not worth continuing.
- Better options available – Older meds are often replaced with newer versions.
List of Discontinued Pet Medications
Below is a list of the most common medications that were previously available on the Pet Chemist website but have either been discontinued or are currently unavailable long term. Where possible we have listed a suggested potential alternative, but please always check whether the alternative medication is appropriate for your pet. Sometimes we will need a new prescription to provide an alternative medication.
| Brand Name | Active Ingredient | Status | Possible Alternative |
| Canaural Ear Drops | Diethanolamine Fusidate | Discontinued | Contact your vet |
| Mometamax Ear Ointment | Gentamicin sulfate | Long term unavailable | Contact your vet |
| Thyroxine 0.4mg Tablets | Levothyroxine sodium | Discontinued | Forthyron 0.2mg Forthyron 0.4mg |
| Urilin Syrup 50mg/ml | Phenylpropanolamine hydrochloride | Discontinued | Propalin 100ml |
| Enrotril 25mg/ml Oral Solution | Enrofloxacin | Discontinued | Contact your vet |
| Depo Medrol 40mg/ml | Methylprednisolone Acetate | Discontinued | Contact your vet |
| Oxymav 100 Soluble Powder | Oxytetracycline hydrochloride | Discontinued | Contact your vet |
| Prozac 20mg | Fluoxetine hydrochloride | Discontinued | Other generics |
| Lovan 20mg (28 capsules) | Fluoxetine hydrochloride | Discontinued | Other generics |
| Prilium Oral 150mg 4-20kg (30ml bottle) | Imidapril hydrochloride | Discontinued | Contact your vet |
| Flamazine 50gFlamazine 500g | Silver sulfadiazine 1% w/w | Discontinued | Contact your vet |
| Lasix 30ml Liquid | Furosemide | Discontinued | Contact your vet |
| Trocoxil Chewable 20mg Trocoxil Chewable 30mg | Mavacoxib | Discontinued | Trocoxil Chewable 95mg Trocoxil Chewable 75mg |
Help! My Medication Has Been Discontinued
If you find out your pet’s medicine has been discontinued then please don’t panic. Even if we have not identified a potential alternative, there could be similar medications that are not direct alternatives so we highly recommend talking to your veterinarian. Your vet could also arrange for a medication to be especially compounded for your pet.
Here’s what you can do if your medication has been discontinued:
- Check your supplies: check how long your current supply of medication will last.
- Look for alternatives: Sometimes it’s only the brand name that’s gone, not the actual medicine. Check the above list for potential alternative medications.
- Talk to your vet: discuss the options with your vet, they will know the safest alternatives and can guide you through the change.
- Compounded version: compounding pharmacies can often whip up a safe alternative tailored to your pet.
Final Thoughts
It can be a bit of a worry when a medication your pet relies on suddenly isn’t around anymore, but you’ve got options. With your vet’s guidance, you can usually find an alternative or have something compounded so your pet stays happy and healthy.
🐾 Tip for pet parents: Never stop or swap your pet’s meds on your own — always check in with your vet first. They’ll help you sort out the best and safest plan for your four-legged mate.