Product Description
Find answers to common questions about our product, including dosage, storage, and side effects.
- NexGard is used for treating and preventing flea and tick infestations in dogs.
- Its active ingredient, Afoxolaner, belongs to the isoxazoline group of chemical compounds.
- Afoxolaner acts as an antagonist at ligand-gated chloride channels in the nervous system of fleas, ticks, and mites.
- NexGard helps prevent infections that lead to Lyme disease in dogs by killing black-legged ticks.
- It is administered as a monthly chew designed to swiftly eliminate fleas and ticks and provide protection throughout the month.
- NexGard is a chewable tablet available by prescription and is formulated to manage flea and tick infestations in dogs.
- If a dose is suspected to have been lost or if vomiting occurs within two hours of administration, another full dose should be administered.
- NexGard can be administered with or without food and should be given consistently throughout the year to help prevent infestations.
- It’s essential to treat all pets in the household to minimize the risk of flea infestation.
- The appropriate dosage of NexGard is determined by your dog’s weight, with a minimum recommended dosage of 1.14 mg/lb. (2.5 mg/kg).
- It’s recommended to consult with a veterinarian before administering NexGard to your dog.
- Diarrhea
- Itching
- Lack of appetite
- Lethargy
- Vomiting
- Rare adverse reactions to NexGard (Afoxolaner) may include tremors, ataxia, and seizures, so pet owners should be mindful of these potential risks.
- Follow the recommended dosage guidelines based on the dog’s weight and consider redosing if vomiting occurs within two hours of administration or if a dose is suspected to have been lost.
- The safety of NexGard in pregnant, breeding or lactating dogs has not been evaluated. Exercise caution when administering to dogs with a history of seizures or neurologic disorders.
- If a dose is missed, administer the usual dose of Afoxolaner chewable and resume a monthly dosing schedule.
- Avoid giving NexGard chewable to pregnant, lactating, or seizure-prone pets.
| Generic name: | Afoxolaner |
|---|---|
| Formulation: | Chewable Tablet |
| Strength(s): | 11mg, 68mg, 136mg |
| Quantities Available: | 3, 6 |
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