Dogs that suffer from atopic dermatitis, and the families who love them, know that an allergic reaction can cause everyone in the household to be miserable. Since there is no "cure" for atopic dermatitis, your goals for treatment should focus on keeping your dog in a control zone of comfort – minimizing or even eliminating severe flare-ups. In addition to treatment with ATOPICA, there are a few things you can do to help keep your dog free of outbreaks and your life free of frustration.
 

As with all drugs, side effects may occur. In a field study, the most common side effects were gastrointestinal signs. Gingival hyperplasia and papillomas may also occur during the intitial dosing phase. ATOPICA is not for use in reproducing dogs or dogs with a history of malignant neoplasia.