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Product Description
Atopica for Cats is a breakthrough therapy for chronic atopic dermatitis (eczema). It helps to manage the illness, which is the most prevalent allergic skin disease in cats.
Who is Atopica for Cats 100mg/ml for?
Cats and kittens must be 6 months old or more and weigh a minimum of 3lbs
Why use Atopica for Cats 100mg/ml?
Skin allergies in cats can be controlled with Atopica for Cats. Most cats find the flavor enticing, and the easy-to-administer drug decreases skin lesions and itching.
How does Atopica for Cats 100mg/ml work?
Atopica possesses anti-inflammatory and antipruritic properties. It works to treat allergic dermatitis by targeting the immune cells implicated in the allergic reaction (including mast cells, eosinophils, Langerhans cells, and T-lymphocytes). It stops inflammatory chemicals like histamines and cytokines from being released, halting the cycle of scratching and itching.
Manufacturer:
Elanco
Active Ingredients(s):
Cyclosporine oral solution
How is Atopica for Cats 100mg/ml sold?
5 ml or 17 ml vials in 100 mg/ml strength
What are the side effects of Atopica for Cats 100mg/ml?
Rarely, the following adverse reactions have occurred: Anorexia Diarrhea Weight Loss Vomiting Symptoms of an allergic response include: Hair Loss Skin Lesions Licking Chewing Itching Face or Neck Lesions
What special precautions are there?
This medication is a systemic immunosuppressant, meaning it can increase infection susceptibility and the chance of developing neoplasia. One of the 205 cats in the study died from profuse feline infectious peritonitis.
What to do if overdose?
If overdose occurs, please contact your local pet hospital or emergency pet clinic immediately.
How can I store Atopica for Cats 100mg/ml?
Keep at room temperature, once product is opened. 5ml is to be discarded after 2 months. 17ml container to be discarded after 11 weeks.
Helpful Tips:
Frequently-reported symptoms of allergic skin conditions include: Hair loss Skin lesions Licking Chewing Itching Face and neck lesions
Overview
This formula should be dosed using a syringe with weight bands to provide easy and accurate administration. After then, as needed, give every other day or twice a week to maintain a therapeutic impact. Orally, take 3.2 milligrams per pound of body weight once a day for 4 to 6 weeks, or until the symptoms disappear.
Main Ingredients
Cyclosporine oral solution 100mg/ml