You can save money on your pet's medications with just a little bit of research and knowing what comparable products or generic equivalents are available. Generic prescription pet meds go through a rigorous approval process wtih the FDA that confirms they meet the same quality standards as the name brand and that they have the same effectiveness as the name brand. VetDepot carries a wide variety of generic products like pain relievers, ulcer treatments, and pancreatic enzymes to make sure you save more while giving your pet the best.
Check out the chart below to see common pet medications and some of the generic equivalents or comparable alternatives. Remember to consult your veterinarian before giving your pet any new medication or supplement, and be sure to follow their instructions and the manufacturer's guidelines.
Comparable Brand Name & Generic Pet Medications
| Brand Name |
Generic Name |
Category |
Species |
Ingredients |
| Actigall |
Ursodiol |
Liver & Gallbladder Medication |
Dogs, Cats |
Ursodiol |
| Biomox |
Anoxicillin |
Antibiotic |
Dogs, Cats, Horses, Small Pets, Livestock |
Amoxicillin |
| Atarax |
Hydroxyzine HCl |
Antihistamine |
Dogs, Cats |
Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride |
| Azulfidine |
Sulfasalazine |
Antibacterial & Anti-inflammatory |
Dogs, Cats |
Sulfasalzine |
| Bactrim, Septra |
SMZ-TMP |
Antibiotic |
Dogs, Cats |
Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim |
| Carafate |
Sucralfate |
Ulcer Treatment |
Dogs, Cats, Horses |
Sucralfate |
| Cefa-Drops, Rilexine |
Cephalexin |
Antibiotic |
Dogs, Cats |
Cephalosporin |
| CitraVet |
Urocit-K, K-CIT-V, Potassium Citrate, Pala-Tech Potassium Citrate |
Antibiotic |
Dogs, Cats |
Potassium Citrate |
| Clinsol |
Antirobe, Clindamycin |
Antibiotic |
Dogs, Cats |
Clindamycin Hydrochloride |
| Clomicalm |
Clomipramine HCl |
Anxiety Relief |
Dogs |
Clomipramine Hydrochloride |
| Cyanoject, Rubesol, Crysti, Crystamine |
Vitamin B12 |
Vitamin |
Dogs |
Cyanocobalamin (B12) |
| Decadron |
Prednisolone Acetate Ophthalmic Suspension |
Corticosteroid |
Dogs, Cats |
Prednisolone Acetate 1% |
| Diamox, Dazamide |
Acetazolamide |
Diuretic |
Dogs, Cats, Horses |
Acetazolamide |
| Diflucan |
Fluconazole |
Antifungal |
Dogs, Cats, Horses |
Fluconazole |
| Disal, Lasix, Salix |
Furosemide |
Diuretic |
Dogs, Cats, Horses |
Furosemide |
| Droncit |
Tape Worm Tabs |
Dewormer |
Dogs, Cats |
Praziquantel |
| Drontal (cats only) |
Virbantel (dogs only), D-Worm Combo (dogs only), Sentry HC WormX Plus (dogs only) |
Dewormer |
Dogs, Cats |
Praziquantel and Pyrantel Pamoate |
| Elavil |
Amitriptyline |
Anxiety Relief |
Dogs, Cats |
Amitriptyline |
| Enacard |
Enalapril |
ACE Inhibitor |
Dogs, Cats |
Enalapril Maleate |
| Enulose, Cephulac |
Lactulose |
Laxative |
Dogs, Cats |
Lactulose Solution |
| Etogesic |
Etodolac |
Pain Reliever |
Dogs |
Etodolac |
| Flagyl |
Metronidazole |
Antibiotic |
Dogs, Cats |
Metrondiazole |
| Florinef |
Fludrocortisone |
Corticosteroid and Addison's Disease Treatment |
Dogs, Cats |
Fludrocortisone Acetate |
| GastroGard, UlcerGard |
GastroMax3 |
Ulcer Treatment |
Horses |
Omeprazole |
| Glucotrol |
Glipizide |
Blood Sugar Medication |
Cats |
Glipizide |
| Heartgard Plus |
Tri-Heart Plus |
Heartworm Preventative |
Dogs |
Ivermectin and Pyrantel Pamoate |
| Ivomec |
Ivermectin |
Dewormer |
Livestock |
Ivermectin 1% |
| Lotensin |
Benazepril |
ACE Inhibitor |
Dogs, Cats |
Benazepril Hydrochloride |
| Maxitrol |
Neo-Poly-Dex |
Antibiotic |
Dogs, Cats |
Neomycin, Polymyxin B, and Dexamethasone |
| Medrol, PrednisTab |
Prednisolone |
Corticosteroid |
Dogs, Cats |
Methylprednisolone |
| Mericorten, Deltasone, Sterapred |
Prednisone |
Corticosteroid |
Dogs, Cats |
Prednisone |
| Neobacimyx, TriOptic-P |
Neo-Poly-Bac |
Antibiotic |
Dogs, Cats |
Neomycin, Polymyxin B, and Bacitracin |
| Nizoral |
Ketoconazole |
Antifungal |
Dogs, Cats |
Ketoconazole |
| Norvasc |
Amlodipine Besylate |
Blood Pressure Medication |
Dogs, Cats |
Amlodipine Besylate |
| Otomax |
Vetromax, Otibiotic |
Antibiotic |
Dogs |
Gentamicin, Betamethasone, and Clotrimazole |
| Pancrezyme, Viokase-V |
Bio Case V, Epizyme |
Pancreatic Enzymes |
Dogs, Cats |
Lipase, Protease, and Amylase |
| Panmycin |
Tetracycline |
Antibiotic |
Dogs, Cats, Horses |
Tetracycline |
| Panolog |
Animax, EnteDerm |
Antibacterial Ointment |
Dogs, Cats |
Nystatin-Neomycin Sulfate-Thiostrepton-Triamcinolone Acetonide |
| Periactin |
Cyproheptadine |
Antihistamine |
Dogs, Cats |
Cyproheptadine |
| Phenylzone |
Phenylbutazone |
Pain Reliever |
Horses |
Phenylbutazone |
| Potassiject |
Potassium Chloride |
Potassium Deficiency Medication |
Dogs, Cats, Horses |
Potassium Chloride |
| PromAce |
Acepromazine |
Tranquilizer |
Dogs, Cats |
Acepromazine |
| Reglan, Maxolon |
Metoclopramide |
Anti-Nausea Medication |
Dogs, Cats |
Metoclopramide |
| Rimadyl |
Carprofen, Novox, Vetprofen |
Pain Reliever |
Dogs |
Carprofen |
| Robaxin V |
Methocarbamol |
Muscle Relaxer |
Dogs, Cats, Horses |
Methocarbamol |
| Simplicef |
Cefpodoxime |
Antibiotic |
Dogs |
Cefpodoxime Proxetil |
| Soloxine |
Thyro-Tabs, Pala-Tech Thyroid Tablets, ThyroVet (horses only), Thyro-L (horses only) |
Thyroid Medication |
Dogs, Horses |
Levothyroxine Sodium |
| Tagamet |
Cimetidine |
Ulcer Treatment |
Dogs, Cats, Horses |
Cimetidine |
| Tapazole, Felimazole |
Methimazole |
Thyroid Medication |
Cats |
Methimazole |
| Tavist |
Clemastine |
Antihistamine |
Dogs, Cats |
Clemastine Fumarate |
| Theo-Dur |
Theophylline |
Bronchodilator |
Dogs, Cats |
Theophylline |
| Trusopt |
Dorzolamide |
Glaucoma Medication |
Dogs, Cats |
Dorzolamide 2% |
| Tumil-K |
Potassa-Chew, Renal K+, RenaKare |
Potassium Supplement |
Dogs, Cats |
Potassium Gluconate |
| Ultram |
Tramadol |
Pain Reliever |
Dogs |
Tramadol Hydrochloride |
| Vistaril |
Hydroxyzine Pamoate |
Antihistamine |
Dogs, Cats |
Hydroxyzine Pamoate |
| VetOne Vitamin K1 |
Pala-Tech Vitamin K1, V.E.T. Pharmaceuticals Vitamin K1 |
Vitamin |
Dogs, Cats |
Vitamin K1 |
| Zyloprim |
Allopurinol |
Kidney Stone Medication |
Dogs, Cats |
Allopurinol |
The above is provided for information purposes only and should not be used for the diagnosis or treatment of any condition. This information does not cover all possible variables, conditions, reactions, or risks relating to any topic, medication, or product and should not be considered complete. Certain products or medications may have risks and you should always consult your local veterinarian concerning the treatment of your pet. Any trademarks are the property of their respective owners.