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Most prescriptions are delivered within 3-5 days.Atopica is an oral solution prescribed to dogs who suffer from allergic dermatitis—a skin reaction caused by contact with an allergen. This is very common in canines with allergies, and can cause their skin to become uncomfortably itchy, red and scaly. Atopica targets the root of the problem to help relieve itching, so your companion no longer feels the need to incessantly scratch, rub or lick. Atopica can help provide your dog the relief she needs.
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Item Number | 146110 |
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Common Brand Name(s) | Atopica, Ciclosporin, Cyclosporine A, Neoral, Sandimmune |
Generic Name | Cyclosporine |
For Use With | Dogs |
Administration Form | Oral |
Product Form | Capsule |
Health Condition | Allergies, Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) |
Drug Type | Immunosuppressant |
Atopica is indicated for the control of atopic dermatitis in dogs weighing at least 4 lbs. (1.8 kg) body weight.
Side effects are usually mild and often get better with time.
Common but not serious side effects include:
-Vomiting, reduced appetite, diarrhea. These effects are seen in approximately 1 in 3 dogs usually in the first 1-2 days after starting the drug and often improve over time. Your veterinarian may prescribe anti-vomiting medications or temporarily stop the drug if these occur.
-Overgrowth of gums (gingival hyperplasia) and skin growths (both are rare).
-Lethargy (tiredness, lack of energy). You don’t have to be overly concerned if you see any of these signs unless they are severe, worsen, or continue to be a problem. Contact your veterinarian if this happens.
Side effects that may be serious or indicate a serious problem:
-Infection. Watch for signs of infection such as fever (103°F-104°F), tiredness or lack of energy, sneezing, coughing, poor appetite, or runny eyes. If you see any of these side effects, contact your veterinarian immediately.
There are no known contraindications to the use of Atopica.
The safety and effectiveness of Atopica has not been established in dogs less than 6 months of age or less than 4 pounds of body weight. It is not for use in breeding dogs, pregnant or lactating females.
Please note product may arrive in a Chewy Pharmacy vial, manufacturer packaging is shown for reference.
Cyclosporine.
Give Atopica as directed by your veterinarian, as your dog's dose may be reduced after weeks of treatment. It's to be fed without food, preferably 1-2 hours before meals. Don't open the capsule to sprinkle over food; there will be a bitter taste unappealing to your dog. Keep capsules in the blister pack until you are ready to use them. If you miss a dose, give it as soon as you remember. Do not double dose.
Atopica should be stored and dispensed in the original unit-dose container at controlled room temperature between 59° - 77°F.
Atopica is an FDA approved capsule that is often prescribed by veterinarians in order to treat atopic dermatitis (allergies) and related symptoms that result from common allergens such dust mites, pollen, and molds. Atopica can also be effective in treating related skin conditions.
Ideally, Atopica should be given 1-2 hours before meals and without food. Do not open capsules and do not sprinkle contents on food. Follow the exact directions set forth by your veterinarian. Your dogs dose may be reduced by your veterinarian after several weeks of treatment. Start Atopica 1-2 months before your dogs allergy season if his/her problems are seasonal in nature. Do not remove each capsule from the blister pack until you are ready to use it.
Atopica fights the underlying cause of skin allergies and related skin conditions by targeting the immune cells involved in an allergic reaction.
Your dogs allergy symptoms should be reduced which should result in your dog feeling better. His/her skin should start to look less inflamed and he/she should itch less which should result in less skin lesions. You will need to be patient. Results are not immediate and it may take several weeks for you to notice a difference. Results will vary from patient to patient.
No drug is 100% safe in all patients, but your veterinarian will discuss with you any specific concerns about using this drug in your animal. This drug SHOULD NOT be used in dogs: That are allergic to it; With suspected cancer or a history of cancer.
This drug should be used WITH CAUTION in dogs: That have an infection; With liver or kidney disease; That are pregnant or nursing; With a seizure disorder (eg, epilepsy); That are under 4 lb (2 kg) body weight or younger than 6 months old.
If your animal has any of these conditions, talk to your veterinarian about the potential risks versus benefits.
My poor Spanky has skin allergies and this medication is given to him every two days. Keeps his skin from turning red.
this works. my dog is feeling better now. generic didn't work
After two doses of Atopica my GS had severe GI issues and was lethargic. I had two unopened packages of Atopica and Chewy didn't offer an exception for a return. I also order RX for my GS from another online pharmacy and have never had any issues from A... I only gave Chewy pharmacy a try because they sent me a 20% coupon.
Great medication, but chewy has a cheaper generic option available. I didn’t realize until after a couple of orders, but it is exactly the same and is half the price
Duke needs these meds do help him with his autoimmune diagnosis. So far so good as he hasn't had any side effects. Follow up with vet this week to see if it's working.
My vet recommended this for my cat because of a skin issue. I wrap pills the cat needs in cheese. He readily eats the wrapped pills because he likes the cheese --the pills also get swallowed if they are small enough. By the time I wrapped it, it was so large that he would only swallow it about 1/2 the time. It is too expensive to waste every other pill so I will not be ordering this again.
My Golden had severe allergies to outside (trees, grass, etc) his whole life. We tried many things.. Atopica worked! It was excellent until about a year or 2 in, he developed lesions all over his body. It took months to figure out what antibiotic could clear them.. miserable experience. It's a rare side effect.. we ended up on allergy shots - NO side effects! Chances are, your dogs would do great on Atopica.. very effective when it worked, but it's a chemical so beware of the potential side effects.
Not really sure how well it works. Max still gets occasional bouts of diarrhea. This is the third drug we have tried, and right now Max’s levels are stable. Wish we could find something to get him off the Prednisone... severe IBD With protein loss is no joke.
I’ve been giving this med to my cat for years and have had to get it from my local vet as Cheewy did not carry this low dosage. Glad to see they now carry it but never understood why they didn’t before
We usually got this from doctor’s office. When we discovered it at Chewy, the only concern was how fast they could deliver. After couple calls, doctor approved rather quickly and It took a day for Chewy to ship out, another day to travel. We are very happy that we saved a trip to doctor’s office which was far out. Apparently the people at Chewy really cares as you feel their sincerity at heart. We just recommended Chewy to our sister in law and her cat. Thank you very much, Chewy for a swift operation to make this happening. Keep up the great work and stay safe!