NexGard is a medicine used to treat infestations with fleas and ticks
Nexgard 28mg Chewable Tablets are indicated for the treatment. And prevention flea and tick infestations on medium breed dogs weighing >25-50kg.
Nexgard contains an ingredient called Afoxolaner. Which works by over-stimulating the nervous system of the flea and killing them before they have a chance to lay eggs.
The soft, beef-flavoured tablets can also be used as part of a treatment strategy for the control of Flea Allergy Dermatitis (FAD).
NexGard kills fleas within 8 hours and ticks within 48 hours. After being given, its actions last for at least 5 weeks against fleas and up to one month against ticks. Treatment should be repeated at monthly intervals during the flea or tick seasons
- Easy to administer beef-flavoured chew that can be given as a treat
- Once a month treatment
- Highly effective flea treatment for dogs, providing excellent flea control throughout the month
- Provides tick control for a full month against paralysis ticks, bush ticks, and brown dog ticks
- Prevents flea tapeworm infestations
- It starts working within 8 hours and thus is a rapid acting treatment for dogs
- Compared to spot-on treatments, it is mess-free as there are no chances of residue, staining, or discolouration of the pet’s skin
- Nexgard is strictly a dog flea and tick treatment. Do not administer it to any other species of pets.
The dosage of Nexgard for dogs varies in accordance with the weight of the canine. 2.7-6.9 mg/Kg body weight is the recommended dosage. These chewable tablets are available in four different packs marked by different colours. Refer dosage table for details.
To administer, put the tablet directly in the pet’s mouth. If the dog resists then you can mix with his food. In this case, make sure that the pet completes his meal so as to intake the entire dosage. Repeat after 30 days (one month), precisely on the same date.
Dosage table for NexGard
Dog Weight | Pack Color | No. of tablets | Tablet strength |
2-4 Kg | Orange | One | 11.3 mg |
4.1-10 Kg | Blue | One | 28.3 mg |
10.1-25 Kg | Green | One | 68.0 mg |
25.1-50 Kg | Red | One | 136.0 mg |
>50 Kg | Give appropriate combination of tablets |
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