Product Description
Description
If your dog is scratching, licking, or chewing like crazy, you want to provide fast, effective relief. Apoquel starts relieving allergic dog itch and inflammation due to skin allergies within 4 hours — and controls it within 24 hours. Apoquel can be used for long-term maintenance or short-term therapy in dogs 12 months of age and older.
Benefits
- Stops allergic itch right at the source
- Fast relief that begins to relieve itch within 4 hours
- Effective for flea allergy, food allergy, contact allergy, and atopic dermatitis
- Apoquel is not a steroid and has minimal impact on the immune system
Consult with your veterinarian for proper dosage and course of treatment.
Safety Information
Warnings
APOQUEL is not for use in dogs less than 12 months of age.
APOQUEL is not for use in dogs with serious infections.
APOQUEL may increase susceptibility to infection, including demodicosis, and exacerbate neoplastic conditions
Precautions
APOQUEL is not for use in breeding dogs, or those who are pregnant or lactating.
Dogs receiving APOQUEL should be monitored for the development of infections, including demodicosis, and neoplasia.
Food and Drug Interactions
APOQUEL has been used safely with many common medications including parasiticides, antibiotics and vaccines.
The use of APOQUEL has not been evaluated in combination with glucocorticoids, cyclosporine, or other systemic immunosuppressive agents.
Human Warnings
This product is not for human use. Keep this and all drugs out of reach of children. For use in dogs only. Wash hands immediately after handling the tablets. In case of accidental eye contact, flush immediately with water or saline for at least 15 minutes and then seek medical attention. In case of accidental ingestion, seek medical attention immediately.
Side Effects
Possible Side Effects
Side effects are rare in dogs treated with Apoquel. In a 5-year safety review, the most common individual side effects reported were vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, anorexia, and bloodwork changes. The most commonly reported side-effects occurred at a rate of less than 1 in 10,000 dogs treated.
Contact your veterinarian if you believe your pet is experiencing side effects.
Additional Information
Product Administration
Oral
Product Form
Tablet
Ingredients
Oclacitinib maleate
Storage
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).
Manufacturer
Zoetis
