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What is Cyclosporine?

Cyclosporine (Modified) capsules, a generic to Atopica, is a proven product for atopic dermatitis for dogs. It targets the cause of the problem to help reduce the incessant scratching, rubbing and licking. It requires a prescription from your veterinarian.

For:

Cats (6 months or older and weighing 4 lbs. or more)
Dogs (6 months or older and weighing 4 lbs. or more)

Benefits:

  • Effective in reducing itching and skin lesions
  • No need of any more steroids
  • Safe to use over long periods
  • No serious side effects

Cautions:

Consult your veterinarian about possible side effects or drug interactions. Notify your veterinarian immediately if your pet develops fever (over 103°), painful urination, tiredness, sneezing, coughing, or runny nose. These symptoms could be early signs of dangerous side effects.

Brand Name

Cyclosporine

Generic Name

Cyclosporine (sy-klo-spor¿-een) Modified capsule

What happens if I miss giving a dose:

Give the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the dose you missed and give the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not give a double dose unless otherwise directed by your veterinarian.

Possible side effects of cyclosporine modified:

If any of the following serious side effects occur, stop giving cyclosporine modified and seek emergency veterinary care; an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing, swelling of the lips, tongue or face, and hives). Continue giving cyclosporine modified and talk to your veterinarian if your pet develops vomiting, soft stools or diarrhea, muscle cramps, muscle weakness, loss of appetite, and change of hair coat.

Storage:

Store this product at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Directions:

Give cyclosporine modified as directed by your veterinarian. Always give cyclosporine modified 2 hours before or 2 hours after a meal. Have plenty of water available for the pet to drink. Do not remove a capsule from the blister pack until required for use. When the capsule is removed from the blister pack there is a characteristic, noticeable smell which is normal.

Dosage:

PetWeightDosage
Dogs/Puppies: (6 months and older)Over 4 lbsGive 2.5mg per pound of body weight. The medication is usually given once a day to start until satisfactory improvement is seen, usually 4-8 weeks. The medication can then be given every other day until the clinical signs of atopic dermatitis are satisfactorily controlled, then the medication can be given every 3 or 4 days. Always give 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. Allow plenty of water for the pet to drink
Cats/Kittens:(6 months and older)Over 4 lbsGive 2.3-3.1mg per pound of body weight. The medication is usually given once a day to start until satisfactory improvement is seen, usually 4-8 weeks. The medication can then be given every other day until the clinical signs of atopic dermatitis are satisfactorily controlled, then the medication can be given every 3 or 4 days. Always give 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. Allow plenty of water for the pet to drink
Horses:XX

Cyclosporine (Modified):

Active IngredientsAmount
Cyclosporine USP25 mg

Other Ingredients:
Dehydrated Alcohol 15.8% v/v (12.4% wt./vol), DL-alpha-tocopherol, ferric oxide (yellow), gelatin, glycine, glycerol 99%, glyceryl monolinoleate, polyoxyl 40 hydrogenated castor oil, propylene glycol, sorbitol solution and titanium dioxide.

Cyclosporine (Modified):

Active IngredientsAmount
Cyclosporine USP50 mg

Other Ingredients:
Dehydrated Alcohol 18.6%, dl-alpha-tocopherol, FD&C blue #2 aluminum lake, ferric oxide (yellow), gelatin, glycine, glycerol 85%, polyoxyl 40 hydrogenated castor oil, polyglycerol (3) oleate, polyglycerol (10) oleate, sorbitol solution, titanium dioxide.

Cyclosporine (Modified):

Active IngredientsAmount
Cyclosporine USP100 mg

Other Ingredients:
Dehydrated Alcohol 18.6%, dl-alpha-tocopherol, FD&C blue #2 aluminum lake, ferric oxide (yellow), gelatin, glycine, glycerol 85%, polyoxyl 40 hydrogenated castor oil, polyglycerol (3) oleate, polyglycerol (10) oleate, sorbitol solution, titanium dioxide.

  • Effective in reducing itching and skin lesions
  • No need of any more steroids
  • Safe to use over long periods
  • No serious side effects

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