The ingredient afoxolaner targets and kills adult fleas before they can lay eggs. NexGard is available in four sizes of beef-flavored, soft chewables for oral administration to dogs and puppies according to their weight.
Indications:
• For the treatment and prevention of flea infestation in dogs.
• Starts killing existing fleas 30 minutes after administration with efficacy achieved by 8 hours.
• Elimination of new adult fleas on the dog within 12 hours; kills fleas before egg production and therefore may aid in the prevention of the risk of household contamination.
• As an aid in the control of flea allergic dermatitis in dogs.
• The safe use of NexGard in pregnant, breeding, or lactating dogs has not been evaluated.
• For optimal flea and tick control monthly administrations are recommended.