Apoquel tablets contain oclatinib 5.4mg, a medication in the janus kinase inhibitor class and is used to treat the itch found in canine allergic dermatitis.
The chronic, inflammatory condition, atopic dermatitis, which is common in dogs is stimulated by allergens such as fleas, house mites, pollen, grasses, and chemicals such as shampoo. The condition is distressing to dogs and causes them to itch and scratch almost constantly which can make the condition worse by leading to skin infections.
Apoquel, a non-corticosteroid treatment works by inhibiting the inflammatory process and provides relief from itching in dogs.
The treatment recommended by a veterinarian depends on the size and weight of the dog with doses usually given twice daily for up to two weeks before dropping back to a once daily maintenance program.