Atopica Capsules 50 mg (15 capsules)
For treatment of chronic manifestations of atopic dermatitis in dogs. Read more
For treatment of chronic manifestations of atopic dermatitis in dogs.
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Product Description
About Atopica Capsules 50 mg (15 capsules)
For treatment of chronic manifestations of atopic dermatitis in dogs.
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Directions For Use
Directions for Use
The mean recommended dose of ciclosporin is 5 mg/kg body weight according to the following scheme.
? For a dog weighing 7.5 to < 15 kg one capsule of the veterinary medicinal product
? For a dog weighing 15 to < 29 kg two capsules of the veterinary medicinal product
? For a dog weighing 29 to < 36 kg three capsules of the veterinary medicinal product
the veterinary medicinal productwill initially be given daily until a satisfactory clinical improvement is seen. This will generally be the case within 4 weeks. If no response is obtained within the first 8 weeks, the treatment should be stopped.
Once the clinical signs of atopic dermatitis are satisfactorily controlled, the preparation can then be given every other day as a maintenance dose. The veterinarian should perform a clinical assessment at regular intervals and adjust the frequency of administration to the clinical response obtained.
In some cases where the clinical signs are controlled with every-other-day dosing, the veterinarian can decide to give the veterinary medicinal productevery 3 to 4 days.
Adjunct treatment (e.g. medicated shampoos, fatty acids) may be considered before reducing the dosing interval.
Treatment may be stopped when the clinical signs are controlled. Upon recurrence of clinical signs, treatment should be resumed at daily dosing, and in certain cases repeated treatment courses may be required.
the veterinary medicinal productshould be given at least 2 hours before or after feeding. Insert the capsule directly into the dog?s mouth.
Active Ingredient
Atopica Capsules 50 mg (15 capsules) ingredients
Active substance:
Ciclosporin 50.00 mg
Excipient(s):
alpha-tocopherol (E-307) 0.50 mg
Titanium dioxide (E-171) 4.50 mg
Carminic acid (E-120) < 1.00 ?g
Side Effects
Side effects of Atopica Capsules 50 mg (15 capsules)
The occurrence of adverse reactions is uncommon. The most frequently observed undesirable effects are gastrointestinal disturbances such as vomiting, mucoid or soft faeces and diarrhoea. They are mild and transient and generally do not require the cessation of the treatment.
Other undesirable effects may be observed infrequently: lethargy or hyperactivity, anorexia, mild to moderate gingival hyperplasia, skin reactions such as verruciform lesions or change of hair coat, red and swollen pinnae, muscle weakness or muscle cramps. These effects generally resolve spontaneously after treatment is stopped. As for the subject of malignancy, please see sections 4.3 ?Contraindications? and 4.5 ?Special precautions for use? in the data sheet.
Additional Data
Atopica Capsules 50 mg (15 capsules) specification
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| Pack Size: | 15 capsules |
| Brands: | Novartis Animal Health |
| Product Form: | capsule |
| Strength/Size: | 50 mg |
