100 x 3.6mg Apoquel Tablets - Box of 100

Description

Apoquel 3.6mg tablets help relieve the itching associated with allergic dermatitis and treat the signs of atopic dermatitis in dogs. Persistent scratching, licking and rubbing can leave skin sore and make it difficult for a dog to settle. By reducing allergic itch and inflammation, Apoquel can help your dog feel more comfortable while your vet investigates and manages the underlying skin condition. Each film-coated tablet contains 3.6mg oclacitinib, supplied as oclacitinib maleate. This box contains 100 tablets of the 3.6mg strength, for use according to your dog’s individual treatment plan.

Oclacitinib belongs to a group of medicines called Janus kinase, or JAK, inhibitors. It interrupts signalling involved in allergic itch and inflammation, helping reduce the urge to scratch. Apoquel 3.6mg is not a steroid or an antihistamine. It can begin relieving itch within four hours, although the response varies between dogs and irritated skin may take longer to recover. Improvement in scratching does not mean an allergy has disappeared. Your vet may also investigate fleas, food reactions, environmental allergens or infections, because controlling these factors is an important part of managing recurring skin problems.

The dose of Apoquel 3.6mg depends on your dog’s weight and your vet’s instructions. The authorised starting schedule is twice daily for up to 14 days, followed by once-daily maintenance when ongoing treatment is needed. Follow the dispensing label carefully, including the date when the frequency changes, and do not extend twice-daily treatment yourself. These tablets can be given with or without food and divided into equal halves along the score line. Watch your dog after giving a dose to check that it has been swallowed. If you use food, offer a small amount first so the tablet is not left behind in an unfinished meal.

Apoquel 3.6mg may be used within a broader skin-care plan. Depending on the cause of the problem, your vet may recommend parasite control, a dietary investigation, an appropriate shampoo or treatment for a secondary infection. Introduce products according to that plan, particularly if your dog is following an exclusion diet or has very sensitive skin. Keep a note of changes in scratching, paw licking, skin redness and sleep, together with any missed doses or new products. This gives your vet useful information at review appointments and can help identify whether treatment needs adjusting.

Suitability and follow-up are important because oclacitinib affects the immune system. Apoquel 3.6mg must not be used in dogs younger than 12 months or weighing less than 3kg, or in dogs with evidence of immune suppression or progressive malignant disease. It is not recommended during pregnancy, lactation or in dogs intended for breeding. Dogs receiving treatment should be monitored for infections and new or changing lumps, and periodic blood counts and biochemistry are recommended during long-term use. Tell your vet about other medicines, supplements and planned vaccinations, as well as any change in your dog’s general health.

Store Apoquel 3.6mg below 25°C and keep it out of children’s sight and reach. If you divide a tablet, return the unused half to its original blister and carton, or the original bottle, and discard it if not used within three days. Wash your hands after giving the medicine. A valid veterinary prescription is required for supply; check that it specifies the correct strength, formulation and quantity. How long a box of 100 lasts depends on the number of tablets per dose and the dosing frequency. Check your remaining supply in good time, allowing for any review your vet requires before further treatment.

What is Apoquel 3.6mg used for?

Apoquel 3.6mg treats itching associated with allergic dermatitis and the clinical signs of atopic dermatitis in dogs. Your vet will assess the cause of the skin problem and decide whether this medicine is appropriate.

How quickly does Apoquel start working?

It can begin easing allergic itch within four hours. Individual responses vary, and improvement in damaged or inflamed skin may take longer. Contact your vet if the itching remains troublesome or becomes worse.

Is Apoquel 3.6mg a steroid?

No. Oclacitinib is a JAK inhibitor. It works on signalling involved in itch and inflammation. It still affects immune function, so veterinary checks and monitoring remain important.

Should I give Apoquel with food?

Apoquel 3.6mg can be given with or without food. Check that your dog swallows the full dose, especially if you hide a tablet in a small portion of food.