NexGard (2 - 4 kg)
Active substance
ATC code
Species
Dogs.
Indications
Treatment of flea infestation in dogs (Ctenocephalides felis and C. canis) for at least 5 weeks. The product can be used as part of a treatment strategy for the control of flea allergy dermatitis (FAD).
Treatment of tick infestation in dogs (Dermacentor reticulatus, Ixodes ricinus, Ixodes hexagonus, Rhipicephalus sanguineus, Hyalomma marginatum). One treatment kills ticks for up to one month.
Fleas and ticks must attach to the host and commence feeding in order to be exposed to the active substance.
Treatment of demodicosis (caused by Demodex canis).
Treatment of sarcoptic mange (caused by Sarcoptes scabiei var. canis).
Treatment of ear mite infestations (caused by Otodectes cynotis).
Dose to be administered and administration route
For oral use.
Dosage:
The product should be administered at a dose of 2.7–7 mg/kg bodyweight in accordance with the following table:
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Bodyweight of dog (kg) |
Strength and number of chewable tablets to be administered |
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NexGard 11 mg |
NexGard 28 mg |
NexGard 68 mg |
NexGard 136 mg |
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2–4 |
1 |
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>4–10 |
1 |
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>10–25 |
1 |
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>25–50 |
1 |
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For dogs above 50 kg bodyweight, use an appropriate combination of chewable tablets of different/same strengths. The tablets should not be divided.
Method of administration:
The tablets are chewable and palatable to most dogs. If the dog does not accept the tablets directly they may be administered with food.
Treatment schedule:
Treatment of flea and tick infestations:
Monthly intervals throughout the flea and/or tick seasons, based on local epidemiological situations.
Treatment of demodicosis (caused by Demodex canis):
Monthly administration of the product until two negative skin scrapings are obtained one month apart. Severe cases may require prolonged monthly treatments. As demodicosis is a multi-factorial disease, where possible, it is advisable to also treat any underlying disease appropriately.
Treatment of sarcoptic mange (caused by Sarcoptes scabiei var. canis):
Monthly administration of the product for two consecutive months. Further monthly administration of the product may be required based on clinical assessment and skin scrapings.
Treatment of ear mite infestations (caused by Otodectes cynotis):
A single dose of the veterinary medicinal product should be administered. A further veterinary examination one month after the initial treatment is recommended as some animals may require a second treatment.
Adverse reactions
Mild gastrointestinal effects (vomiting, diarrhoea), pruritus, lethargy, anorexia, and neurological signs (convulsions, ataxia and muscle tremors) have been reported very rarely. Most reported adverse reactions were self-limiting and of short duration.
The frequency of adverse reactions is defined using the following convention:
- very common (more than 1 in 10 animals treated displaying adverse reaction(s))
- common (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 100 animals treated)
- uncommon (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 1,000 animals treated)
- rare (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 10,000 animals treated)
- very rare (less than 1 animal in 10,000 animals treated, including isolated reports).
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| Art. Nr. | 04491/5027 |
| EAN | 4028691568766 |
