Manufacturer
Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health do Brasil Ltda
Contents
Afoxolaner
Indication
NexGard kills adult fleas and is indicated for the treatment and prevention of flea infestations
(Ctenocephalides felis), and the treatment and control of Black-legged tick (Ixodes scapularis),
American Dog tick (Dermacentor variabilis), Lone Star tick (Amblyomma americanum), and Brown
dog tick (Rhipicephalus sanguineus) infestations in dogs and puppies 8 weeks of age and older,
weighing 4 pounds of body weight or greater, for one month. NexGard is indicated for the prevention
of Borrelia burgdorferi infections as a direct result of killing Ixodes scapularis vector ticks.
Instruction
NexGard is given orally once a month, at the minimum dosage of 1.14 mg/lb (2.5 mg/kg).
NexGard can be administered with or without food. Care should be taken that the dog
consumes the complete dose, and treated animals should be observed for a few minutes to
ensure that part of the dose is not lost or refused. If it is suspected that any of the dose has
been lost or if vomiting occurs within two hours of administration, redose with another full dose.
If a dose is missed, administer NexGard and resume a monthly dosing schedule.
Drug interaction
Not known
Malaysia
