Apoquel Tablets for Dogs

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.

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.

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.

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

Prescribing Info/Brochures

• https://www.zoetisus.com/products/dogs/apoquel/assets/downloadable-resources/1413113_m03r_apl_infosheet_fda_labelupdate-_1__new2019.pdf
• https://www.zoetisus.com/products/dogs/apoquel/assets/downloadable-resources/apoquel-dosing-guide-one-pager.pdf
• https://www.zoetisus.com/products/dogs/apoquel/assets/downloadable-resources/apoquel-pet-owner-brochure_new2019.pdf