Apoquel 3,6/5,4/16 mg
| Species | Dogs. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Composition | Each chewable tablet contains 3.6 mg, 5.4 mg or 16 mg oclacitinib (as oclacitinib maleate). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Indications | Treatment of pruritus associated with allergic dermatitis in dogs. Treatment of clinical manifestations of atopic dermatitis in dogs. |
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| Dosage and method of administration |
For oral administration. Dosage and treatment regimen: For maintenance treatment (after the initial 14 days of treatment), the same dose (0.4 mg to 0.6 mg oclacitinib/kg body weight) should be administered only once daily thereafter. The need for long-term maintenance therapy should be based on an individual benefit/risk assessment by the responsible veterinarian. Apoquel tablets are chewable, tasty and ready to eat for most dogs. These tablets can be taken with or without food. See the dosage chart below for the number of tablets needed to reach the recommended dosage. The tablets can be split along the scored line.
Dogs should be carefully observed after administration to ensure that each tablet is swallowed. |
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| Contraindications | Do not use in cases of hypersensitivity to oclacitinib or to any of the excipients. Do not use in dogs less than 12 months of age or with a body weight of less than 3 kg. Do not use in dogs with signs of immune suppression, such as hyperadrenocorticism or with signs of progressive malignant neoplasia, as the active substance has not been evaluated in these cases. |
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| Waiting period |
Zero days. |
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| Release form | Apoquel chewable tablets are supplied in blister packs of 20 or 100 tablets per pack. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Storage conditions | Store in a dark place, separate from food and feed, at T°C 5°C + 25°C, in places inaccessible to children. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shelf life |
18 months from the date of production. Do not use after the expiry date indicated on the packaging. |
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