Description:
- Apoquel Chewable is a pork liver flavored chewable tablet used for the control of itching associated with allergic dermatitis and control of atopic dermatitis in dogs.This product is a flavored chewable tablet. For the coated tablet formulation, please see Apoquel Tablets for Dogs.
- Please note: The packaging for this product has been updated to blister packs to help prevent tablet breakage.
- Apoquel Chewable (oclacitinib chewable tablet) is a revolutionary oral medicine for dogs with allergic itch. Apoquel can be used short-term or for long-term maintenance therapy2,3in dogs 12 months of age and older. Apoquel Chewable is expected to provide comparable efficacy to Apoquel Tablet after the first dose, and comparable safety to Apoquel Tablet4,5.
- Apoquel is not a steroid, antihistamine, or cyclosporine (a type of drug that reduces immune system activity). Apoquel is in a different category of medications. Unlike other medicines, Apoquel blocks allergic itch at the source. So, it works at the underlying cause of itch to provide relief fast.
- If your dog is scratching, licking, or chewing like crazy, you want to provide fast, effective relief. Apoquel Chewable controls it within 24 hours2.
- Can be used with many other medications2including: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), vaccines (such as rabies), and allergen-specific immunotherapy (allergy shots or drops). The use of Apoquel has not been evaluated in combination with other systemic immunosuppressants, such as corticosteroids and cyclosporine.
- Apoquel Chewable comes in 3.6 mg, 5.4 mg, and 16 mg based on your dog's body weight. Follow your veterinarian's instructions for dosing as prescribed. You can administer to your dog orally once a day. Apoquel Chewable is a tasty pork-liver flavor. Apoquel is also available in a tablet formulation.
- Apoquel Chewable controls itching (pruritus) associated with allergic dermatitis and control atopic dermatitis in dogs at least 12 months of age. Apoquel is the #1 prescribed oral medicine for allergic itch and Apoquel Tablet is #1 in pet owner and vet satisfaction for oral medications for allergic itch in dogs*1,7,8. Apoquel goes right to the source to help stop itching and relieve associated inflammation in affected canines controlling itch within 24 hours.2Apoquel is given twice daily for up to 14 days, and then given once daily for maintenance therapy. You can use for both short-term or long-term therapy in your dog and discontinue use without tapering. Since Apoquel is neither a steroid nor an antihistamine, your dog will avoid many of the unpleasant side effects that are often associated with them. In a 5-year safety review, the most common individual side effects reported with Apoquel were vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, anorexia, and bloodwork changes9. The most common reported side-effects occurred at a rate of less than one dog reacting out of 10,000 dogs treated10. Apoquel Chewable is a pork-liver flavor designed to taste good and make administration easier if your dog is difficult to pill. It's scored and comes in three strengths. Both Apoquel Tablet and Apoquel Chewable are available by prescription only. Talk to your veterinarian about which is best for your dog.
- References:
- *Vets, n=250, Pet Owners, n=491
- 1. Data on file, PetTrak Total Unique Patient Count, December 2022, Zoetis Inc. (TI-09437)
- 2. Data on file: Study Report A161C-US-21-C02, Zoetis Inc., 2022 (TI-09898)
- 3. Cosgrove SB, Cleaver DM, King VL, et al. Long-term compassionate use of oclacitinib in dogs with atopic and allergic skin disease: safety, efficacy and quality of life. Vet Dermatol. 2015;26(3):171-179, e35. doi:10.1111⁄vde.12194 (AR-01949)
- 4. Data on file: Study Report A461N-US-21-B66, Zoetis Inc. 2022
- 5. FOI ApoquelChewable FOI Summary: 2023⁄06⁄09 Original NADA 141-555 (v2.0).
- 6. Gonzales AJ, Bowman JW, Fici GJ, et al. Oclacitinib (APOQUEL) is a novel Janus kinase inhibitor with activity against cytokines involved in allergy. J Vet Pharmacol Therapy. 2014;37(4)317-24. doi:10.1111⁄jvp.12101 (AR-00542)
- 7. Data on file, Apoquel Cytopoint Vet Tracker Wave 11 (December 20 2018) (TI-04447)
- 8. Data on file, APOQUEL⁄CYTOPOINT Pet Owner Tracker Wave 11, 2022, Zoetis Inc. (TI- 08418)
- 9. Data on file. A Five-Year Post-Approval Safety Review for Apoquel® in the US (May 2013 to August 2018), Zoetis Inc (TI-04506)
- 10. Volume 6C Summary of the Product Characteristics: SPC European Commission, Brussels. 1 Vol. 6C. July 10, 2006, 1-11. (AR-08728)
- *Please note: The images provided are for illustrative and referential purposes. Your product may be delivered in a Vetsource Pharmacy vial or other pharmacy packaging; product appearance may vary and is subject to manufacturer availability.
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For: Dogs (12 months of age and older)
Brand Name: Apoquel Chewable
Drug Class: Janus Kinase (JAK) inhibitor, Immunomodulator
Product Strength & Size: ApoquelChewablemay be available in multiple strengths and⁄or sizes. Please ensure the selected product and package size are appropriate for your pet, as recommended by your veterinarian. For current availability, please refer to the product selection above.
Manufacturer: Zoetis
