Apoquel Tablet Rx

Apoquel from Zoetis provides rapid relief of pruritus (itch) in dogs associated with allergic dermatitis and provides control of atopic dermatitis in dogs at least 12 months of age. Unlike common therapies such as steroids, cyclosporines or antihistamines, APOQUEL is the only treatment specifically designed to go straight to the source of the itch.

Apoquel is for dogs older than 12 months of age

- Apoquel reduces inflammation in the skin similar to glucocorticoids
- Apoquel reliefs itch caused by flea allergy, food allergy, contact allergy and atopic dermatitis in dogs.
- APOQUEL targets the cause of the itch, it has minimal effect on other parts of the dog’s body

- APOQUEL starts to relieve the itch within 4 hours, comparable to steroids.
- APOQUEL effectively controls the itch within 24 hours
- APOQUEL relieves itch in the long term.

Zoetis

APOQUEL tablets contain 3.6 mg, 5.4 mg, or 16 mg of oclacitinib as oclacitinib maleate per tablet. Each strength tablets are packaged in 20 and 100 count bottles. Each tablet is scored and marked with AQ and either an S, M, or L that correspond to the different tablet strengths on both sides.

* Sold per Tablet in strengths of : 3.6 mg, 5.4 mg or 16 mg

In most cases, diarrhea, vomiting, anorexia, and lethargy spontaneously resolved with continued dosing.

APOQUEL is not for use in dogs with serious infections.
APOQUEL may increase susceptibility to infection, including demodicosis, and exacerbate neoplastic
conditions (see Adverse Reactions and Animal Safety).
APOQUEL is not for use in breeding dogs, or pregnant or lactating bitches.
The use of APOQUEL has not been evaluated in combination with glucocorticoids, cyclosporine, or other
systemic immunosuppressive agents.
Dogs receiving APOQUEL should be monitored for the development of infections, including demodicosis,
and neoplasia.

Contact your nearest emergency animal hospital.

APOQUEL should be stored at controlled room temperature between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) with excursions
between 15° to 40°C (59° to 104°F).

APOQUEL can be used for dogs over 1 year of age to help lessen itch and inflammation due to allergic skin disease.
Unlike common therapies such as steroids, cyclosporines or antihistamines, APOQUEL is the only treatment specifically designed to go straight to the source of the itch. Since
APOQUEL targets the cause of the itch, it has minimal effect on other parts of the dog’s body, unlike some other drugs.


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