Apoquel Dosing and Administration
How to dose Apoquel Chewable and Apoquel Tablet
How to dose Apoquel Chewable and Apoquel Tablet
0.4-0.6 mg/kg
(0.18-0.27 mg/lb)
Twice daily (BID) for up to 14 days
Continue therapy once daily (SID) thereafter for maintenance
May be given with or without food
of Chewable Tablets were accepted voluntarily within 5 minutes
Apoquel Chewable and Apoquel Tablet Dosing Guide
Apoquel Chewable and Apoquel Tablet Dosing Guide
Apoquel Tablet
Apoquel Chewable
Quartering tablets is extra-label use. Apoquel Tablets and Apoquel Chewable Tablets are scored to be halved to ensure that the ingredients are equally distributed. We cannot be sure of accurate dosing when tablets are quartered, and thus this practice is not recommended.
Apoquel Dosing Guide
Apoquel Dosing Guide
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Apoquel and Apoquel Chewable Indications
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Apoquel and Apoquel Chewable Important Safety Information
Do not use Apoquel or Apoquel Chewable in dogs less than 12 months of age or those with serious infections. Apoquel and Apoquel Chewable may increase the chances of developing serious infections, and may cause existing parasitic skin infestations or pre-existing cancers to get worse. Consider the risks and benefits of treatment in dogs with a history of recurrence of these conditions. New neoplastic conditions (benign and malignant) were observed in clinical studies and post-approval. Apoquel and Apoquel Chewable have not been tested in dogs receiving some medications including some commonly used to treat skin conditions such as corticosteroids and cyclosporines. Do not use in breeding, pregnant, or lactating dogs. Most common side effects are vomiting and diarrhea. Apoquel and Apoquel Chewable have been used safely with many common medications including parasiticides, antibiotics and vaccines.
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