Apoquel for Dogs & Cats
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Apoquel Allergic Itch Relief Treatment for Dogs
Apoquel is a vet-recommended allergic itch relief treatment for dogs. It comes in an easy-to-dose, highly-palatable, treat-like oral formulation, making it both convenient and hassle-free. It can help alleviate allergy symptoms such as frequent licking, chewing, biting, scratching, rubbing, scooting, head shaking, skin redness, rashes, scabs, and more within just 24 hours. Additionally, Apoquel may also help to eliminate stress and is suitable for dogs above 12 months of age.
Fast & Effective Itch Relief
Apoquel begins to control allergic itch within 4 hours. It provides a significant reduction in pruritus and skin inflammation and controls atopic dermatitis in 24 hours.
Highly Palatable Formulation
Apoquel is an easy-to-dose, tasty, treat-like formulation that is accepted voluntarily by dogs and may also help
Manages Allergic Itching
It can be used for the short-term and long-term management of allergic itch caused by flea allergies, food allergies, contact allergies, and atopic dermatitis.
How Apoquel Works?
Apoquel tablets contain oclacitinib maleate as its key ingredient. Oclacitinib is a synthetic Janus Kinase (JAK) inhibitor that works against a variety of pruritogenic cytokines and pro-inflammatory cytokines, as well as cytokines involved in allergic reactions. After administration, oclacitinib is rapidly absorbed and metabolized in the pet’s body and prevents the production of cytokines to help control allergies and related symptoms.
- Administer your dog twice every day for up to 14 days according to the weight chart below.
- The dose of Apoquel (oclacitinib maleate) tablets is 0.18 to 0.27 mg oclacitinib/lb (0.4 to 0.6 mg oclacitinib/kg) body weight.
- For long-term allergy management, give once daily for a maintenance dose.
- Apoquel can be dosed with or without food.
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Weight of the Dog |
Dosage of Tablets or Chewable Tablets |
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6.6 -9.9 lbs |
½ tablet of 3.6 mg twice daily until 14 days |
|
10-14.9 lbs |
½ tablet of 5.4 mg twice daily until 14 days |
|
15-19.9 lbs |
3.6 mg tablets twice daily until 14 days |
|
20-29.9 lbs |
5.4 mg tablets twice daily until 14 days |
|
30-44.9 lbs |
½ tablets of 16mg twice daily until 14 days |
|
45-59.9 lbs |
2 tablets of 5.4mg twice daily until 14 days |
|
60-89.9 lbs |
1 tablets of 16mg twice daily until 14 days |
|
90-129.9 lbs |
1 ½ tablets of 16mg twice daily until 14 days |
|
130-175.9 lbs |
2 tablets of 16mg twice daily until 14 days |
- Keep out of reach of children and pets.
- Prohibit use of Apoquel in dogs that are less than 12 months old or weigh less than 6.6 pounds.
- Wash hands after using the product.
- Store it in a cool and dry place.
Contraindications:
- Do not administer the product to dogs that are hypersensitive to Oclacitinib
- The product must not be used in breeding, pregnant or lactating dogs.
Apoquel: Key Takeaways
- Removes allergic dermatitis
- Eliminates atopic dermatitis and food allergies
- Can be administered with or without food.
- Apoquel can also be used with other treatments
- Doesn’t hamper immunity
- Starts working within 4 hours
What is Apoquel indicated for?
Apoquel is indicated for managing allergic itch relief caused due to various allergies and atopic dermatitis in dogs.
How does Apoquel for Dogs work?
Apoquel disrupts the immune response that causes allergic reactions and hence works by reducing inflammation and itching.
Is it safe to use Apoquel for the long-term?
Apoquel is completely safe for long-term allergy management in dogs.
What is the correct dosage of Apoquel?
The dose of Apoquel (oclacitinib maleate) tablets is 0.18 to 0.27 mg oclacitinib/lb (0.4 to 0.6 mg oclacitinib/kg) body weight.
From what age can I start using Apoquel for my dog?
Apoquel is safe for dogs over 1 year of age.
How long does it take for Apoquel to work?
Apoquel begins to control itching within 4 hours of administration.
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