Apoquel For Dogs
Apoquel for Dogs
Apoquel is a highly effective formula for the treatment of atopic dermatitis, food allergy and allergic dermatitis in dogs. Being a potent and fast acting formula the dog administered these tablets provide relief within 4 hours from severe itching. Also, the product eliminates 100% signs of allergy and the associated long term or short term itch within 24 hours. Additionally, the product can be used concomitantly with NSAIDS, parasiticides, anti-fungals and anti-infectives as well. Dogs above 12 months of age and 6.6 lbs of weight can be successfully treated for allergies.
Apoquel contains Oclacitinib, a potent Janus Kinase Inhibitor (JAK) which inhibits the cytokines’ functions that are associated with allergic and inflammatory reactions.
Features
Directions
- Apoquel tablets must be administered orally as per the weight of the dog.
- The standard recommended dose of Apoquel (Oclacitinib) is 0.18 to 0.27 mg/lb (0.4 to 0.6 mg/kg).
- Apoquel should be administered twice a day for up to 14 days with or without food and once a day afterwards as a maintenance dose.
Apoquel Dosing Chart:
|
Weight |
Amount |
|
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 tablet twice daily until 14 days |
|
20-29.9 lbs |
5.4 mg tablet twice daily until 14 days |
|
30-44.9 lbs |
½ tablet 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 tablet of 16mg twice daily until 14 days |
|
90-129.9 lbs |
1 ½ tablet of 16mg twice daily until 14 days |
|
130-175.9 lbs |
2 tablets of 16mg twice daily until 14 days |