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Atopica for Dogs

Treatment of allergic dermatitis

Species: Dog
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Atopica for Dogs

Treatment of allergic dermatitis

Species: Dog
Prescription required
Strength:
Count:
FREE shipping over $99
Ships Free!
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Autoship available
during checkout
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Product description

Atopica for dogs is a soft, blue-grey oblong capsule for the treatment of allergic dermatitis in dogs.

Active ingredients

Each Atopica for dogs contains:

Name Cyclosporine (mg)
Atopica Capsules 10mg 10
Atopica Capsules 25mg 25
Atopica Capsules 50mg 50
Atopica Capsules 100mg 100

Indications for use

  • Atopica for dogs is indicated for the control of atopic dermatitis in dogs weighing at least 4 lbs. (1.8 kg) body weight.

Administration and dosage

  • The initial 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 for dogs may be tapered by decreasing the frequency of dosing to every other day or twice weekly, until a minimum frequency is reached which will maintain the desired therapeutic effect.
  • Atopica for dogs 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.
Weight of dog Dose 5 mg/kg
4 - 6.5 lbs 10 mg capsule
6.6 - 9 lbs 2 x 10 mg capsules
9.1- 16 lbs 25 mg capsule
16.1 - 33 lbs 50 mg capsule
33.1 - 64 lbs 100 mg capsule
64.1 - 79 lbs 100 mg capsule+50 mg capsule
79.1 - 121 lbs 2 x 100 mg capsules