Zoetis Apoquel Tablets For Dogs 5.4mg, 10 tabs
Apoquel tablets for dogs in India from Zoetis Petcare is an anti-itch or allergy medicine usually prescribed by veterinarians in cases of extreme skin itching and pruritus like atopic dermatitis, atopy, skin allergies, food allergies, flea allergies, etc. It is a novel and better approach to preventing itching unlike regular itch remedies like antihistamines, prednisolone, and steroids(hydrocortisone) which usually show many side effects. Side effects are 1 in 10,000(much less) for Apoquel and works better as well.
Zoetis Apoquel Tablets
Made in USA. FDA approved. Imported and marketed in India by Zoetis Inc. It is the first medicine specifically designed to target canine allergic itch and inflammation. Apoquel is the first, and still the only, Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor approved for use in dogs. The oclacitinib in apoquel works by inhibiting enzymes involved in allergic itch and inflammation in dogs. It inhibits the functioning of a variety of pruritogenic and proinflammatory cytokines, including JAK1- and JAK3-dependent cytokines while having only minimal effect on JAK2-dependent cytokines.
Zoetis Apoquel Tablets FCT delivers fast relief that begins to control itch within 4 hours, comparable to oral steroids, in dogs with allergic dermatitis with the least side effects. Nonsteroidal Apoquel targets specific cytokines that cause itch and inflammation, relieving symptoms of allergic skin disease with minimal impact on the immune system. Starts working within 4 hours of administration. Relieves itching within 4 hours and effectively controls itching within 24 hours of administration.
Zoetis Apoquel Tablets Suitable for short-term as well as long-term use. It can also be used in cases of flare-ups. In case of long-term use, it can be discontinued without tapering.
Available in 2 variants in the Indian market:-
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Zoetis Apoquel Tablets 5.4mg tablets for dogs & puppies of body weight up to 10kg.
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Zoetis Apoquel Tablets 16mg tablets for large dogs of weight 20kg and above.
Dosage of Zoetis Apoquel Tablets:
the usual dosage is 0.4 to 0.6 mg/kg body weight in dogs(appro
