| Entocort Preparation |
| How to Prepare Entocort (budesonide) Beads |
The equipment starting on the left: scrap piece of wood with holes drilled in it to hold the #3 caps (hint: drill into each side a row that is
a multiple of 3, I didn't think of that until too late, so there are a couple strays), on the ends are larger holes to hold the Entocort cap if it
needs to be put down while filling. I took a drill bit that I knew was a little too small for the #3 caps, and just used each size larger until I
got the perfect fit, not too tight, not too loose, and then drilled the rest of the holes with that one, then used a bigger bit for the Entocort
holes, of course. You could also use a piece of Plexiglas for this, would be easy to clean. This is placed into a baking pan to catch any
beads that I may accidentally drop. EVERYTHING is done over the pan, even if it's not shown that way in these pictures for
photography sake, can't take a chance on losing precious beads. Continuing on the right from bottom to top, the smidgen spoon with the
dash and pinch it comes with, #3 capsules in front of the foil bag they came in, the larger funnel from the two piece set, a few Entocort
capsules in front of their bottle, and a bottle of Flagyl (or whatever other medications you're giving your cat), which I also add to the
capsules.
a multiple of 3, I didn't think of that until too late, so there are a couple strays), on the ends are larger holes to hold the Entocort cap if it
needs to be put down while filling. I took a drill bit that I knew was a little too small for the #3 caps, and just used each size larger until I
got the perfect fit, not too tight, not too loose, and then drilled the rest of the holes with that one, then used a bigger bit for the Entocort
holes, of course. You could also use a piece of Plexiglas for this, would be easy to clean. This is placed into a baking pan to catch any
beads that I may accidentally drop. EVERYTHING is done over the pan, even if it's not shown that way in these pictures for
photography sake, can't take a chance on losing precious beads. Continuing on the right from bottom to top, the smidgen spoon with the
dash and pinch it comes with, #3 capsules in front of the foil bag they came in, the larger funnel from the two piece set, a few Entocort
capsules in front of their bottle, and a bottle of Flagyl (or whatever other medications you're giving your cat), which I also add to the
capsules.
Set up with #3 capsules and ready to go.
budesonide cap on the end for demo.
budesonide cap on the end for demo.
Pouring the measure into a capsule. Always striving to keep things simple, I just pour the last 1/3rd directly in, no need to measure at
this point.
this point.
Pick up the 3 caps and do a visual to see if they are
approximately equal. I made these unequal on
purpose for this.
approximately equal. I made these unequal on
purpose for this.
Adjust quantities by pouring from fuller caps into less
full. Often I transfer just a few beads to get it right.
full. Often I transfer just a few beads to get it right.
Pick up and check again to see that they are
approximately equal.
approximately equal.
I then stuff 1/4 of a Flagyl tab into the cap before closing
it. Keep in mind that there is room for one or two other
medications in there (you may need to cut them small or
even crush them), if you put it all in together, it is very
convenient to cut down on the number of pills you need to
get down the kitty. Check with your vet to make sure the
medications can be given together.
it. Keep in mind that there is room for one or two other
medications in there (you may need to cut them small or
even crush them), if you put it all in together, it is very
convenient to cut down on the number of pills you need to
get down the kitty. Check with your vet to make sure the
medications can be given together.
| Photos & instructions by Barbara Aggarwal |
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