Atopica for Dogs

ATOPICA capsules are indicated for the control of atopic dermatitis in dogs weighing at least 4 lbs body weight.

Veterinarians now have a safe and effective non-steroidal option for long-term control of canine atopic (allergic) dermatitis. After six weeks of daily treatment with Atopica at 5mg/kg, itching was reduced on average by 45 percent and skin lesions by 67 percent. Atopica is available in soft gelatins capsules in 10, 25, 50 or 100mg CsA.

Dosage and Administration:
The initial daily dose of ATOPICA for dogs is 5 mg/kg/day (3.3-6.7 mg/kg/day) as a single daily dose for 30 days. Following this initial daily treatment period, the dose of ATOPICA may be tapered by decreasing the frequency of dosing to every other day or two times a week, until a minimum frequency is reached which will maintain the desired therapeutic effect. ATOPICA should be given at least one hour before or two hours after a meal. If a dose is missed, the next dose should be administered (without doubling) as soon as possible, but dosing should be no more frequent than once daily.

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