A once-monthly beef-flavored chewable tablet by Boehringer Ingelheim, providing fast-acting and persistent protection against fleas and ticks in large to very large dogs weighing between 25 and 50 kg. NexGard is the number one vet-recommended and dog-preferred oral flea and tick treatment, with over 300 million doses prescribed worldwide. Each pack contains 3 tablets, offering three months of continuous coverage. A veterinary prescription is required.
Composition
Active ingredient: Afoxolaner 136 mg per tablet. Presented as a soft, palatable beef-flavored chewable tablet.
Dosage & Administration
Give orally once a month, with or without food. Ensure the dog consumes the complete dose and observe for a few minutes after administration. If vomiting occurs within 2 hours or part of the dose is lost, redose with a full tablet. Do not split the tablet. Treatment can begin at any time of year and should continue year-round in areas where fleas are common. Suitable for dogs and puppies 8 weeks of age and older.
Benefits
- Starts killing fleas within 4 hours, with over 99% effectiveness at 8 hours
- Kills fleas before they can lay eggs, helping to prevent re-infestation in the home
- Treats and controls multiple tick species including black-legged tick, American dog tick, lone star tick, brown dog tick, and Asian longhorned tick for one month
- Helps prevent Lyme disease by killing black-legged vector ticks
- Can be used as part of a treatment strategy for flea allergy dermatitis
- No known contraindications — no special storage conditions required
- The dog can be bathed or swim after administration without reducing effectiveness
Use with caution in dogs with a history of seizures or neurologic disorders. Not evaluated in breeding, pregnant, or lactating dogs.
