Nexgard Spectra 1 Tablet and Nexgard afloxaner Chewable Anti Tick & Flea bravecto nexgard

Description:

NexGard (afoxolaner) is available in four sizes of beef-flavored, soft chewables for oral administration to dogs and puppies according to their weight. Each chewable is formulated to provide a minimum afoxolaner dosage of 1.14 mg/lb (2.5 mg/kg). Afoxolaner has the chemical composition 1-Naphthalenecarboxamide, 4-[5-[3-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-phenyl]-4,5-dihydro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-3-isoxazolyl]-N-[2-oxo-2-[(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)amino]ethyl.

Indications:

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 lxodes scapularis vector ticks.

Dosage and Administration:

NexGard is given orally once a month, at the minimum dosage of 1.14 mg/lb (2.5 mg/kg).

Administer the appropriate combination of chewables

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.

Flea Treatment and Prevention:

Treatment with NexGard may begin at any time of the year. In areas where fleas are common year-round, monthly treatment with NexGard should continue the entire year without interruption.

To minimize the likelihood of flea reinfestation, it is important to treat all animals within a household with an approved flea control product.

Tick Treatment and Control:

Treatment with NexGard may begin at any time of the year (see Effectiveness).

Contraindications:

There are no known contraindications for the use of NexGard.

About Nexgard and Nexgard Spectra

NexGard is a palatable beef-flavored, monthly chewable treatment that protects dogs against fleas, ticks, and mites. It is known to work against different types of ticks including brown dog ticks, and paralysis ticks.

NexGard Spectra is a tasty beef-flavored, one a month chewable to offer protection against multiple parasites including fleas, ticks (brown dog ticks, and the paralysis ticks), heartworms, intestinal worms, and mites in a single chew.

What’s Common in Nexgard & Nexgard Spectra?

Nexgard is made of one active ingredient, whereas Nexgard Spectra has two constituents. Both these anti-parasitics have one ingredient in common,i.e., afoxolaner. As a result, both efficiently protect against fleas, ticks, and mites.

Key Difference between Nexgard & Nexgard Spectra

Nexgard contains one ingredient, afoxolaner, and Nexgard Spectra is made with two active components, afoxolaner, and milbemycin oxime.