Dermaquel tablet for dog comes from the house of Veko Care and it contains Oclacitinib maleate – a novel JAK inhibitor & an anti-itch or allergy medicine usually prescribed by veterinarians in cases of extreme skin itching, pruritus and inflammation in cases of atopic dermatitis, atopy, skin allergies, food allergies, flea allergies etc.
It is a novel and better approach to preventing itching unlike regular itch remedies like antihistamines, prednisolone, and steroids(hydrocortisone) which usually show many side effects. Side effects are 1 in 10,000(much less) for oclacitinib and works better as well. The oclacitinib in Dermaquel works by inhibiting enzymes involved in allergic itch and inflammation in dogs. It inhibits the functioning of a variety of pruritogenic and proinflammatory cytokines, including JAK1- and JAK3-dependent cytokines while having only minimal effect on JAK2-dependent cytokines.
Dermaquel tabs can also be touted as generic apoquel and a cheaper or better-priced alternative with same composition as Zoetis Apoquel.
Dosage: Usual dosage is 0.4 to 0.6 mg of oclacitinib per kg body weight in dogs(approx 3.6mg for 5-6kg dog or approx. 5.4mg for 10kg dog or approx.16mg for 27kg dog). Octinib should be given twice daily (BD) for up to 14 days of therapy and once daily thereafter for maintenance or as prescribed by vet. Dosage should be followed strictly as per veterinarian guidance.
Safe to use in dogs with a minimum of 12 months of age and older. Not for use in breeding/pregnant/lactating pets. Oral administration only. Can be given directly or mixed with food, Do not use dermaquel in pregnant or lactating bitches or dogs with recurrent infection as it is an immunomodulator(immunosuppressant). Do not use in dogs with a history of tumors/ cancer and dogs suffering from demodex mange.
Usual Dose flexibility as per type of skin condition:-
1st timer with acute flare of allergic dermatitis – Oclacitinib twice daily for 7-14 days.
Seasonal allergy flare – Oclacitinib twice daily for 10- 14 days, then once a day for the remaining season.
Hotspot – Oclacitinib twice daily for 5- 7 days along with topical/oral antibiotics.
Flea allergy dermatitis – Oclacitinib twice daily for 14 days.
Chronic atopic dermatitis with acute flare – Oclacitinib twice a day for 7-14 days.
Ingredients: Each tablet of Dermaquel for dogs contains the active ingredient Oclacitinib Maleate 5.4mg or 16 mg as per the dosage chosen, excipients q.s.
No. of tabs: 10. Sold as 1box containing 1 strips of 10 tabs.
Declarations Under Legal Metrological Rules, Government of India:-
MRP: MRP Rs900 for Dermaquel 5.4mg 10tabs. MRP Rs1750 for Dermaquel 16mg 10tabs.
Country of origin: India.
Manufactured and marketed in India by: Veko Care Pvt. Ltd. Plot no. E-48 & 49, MIDC, Rajnandangaon, Pune 412220.(WHO approved, GMP certified)
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