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NexGard Spectra is a chewable tablet used for the treatment of fleas and ticks as well as prevention of heartworm disease in dogs. The oral tablet is also useful for the treatment of gut worms including roundworms, hookworms and whipworms. It gives protection against fleas for up to five weeks and controls ticks for up to four weeks. The monthly treatment is a highly palatable chew and easy to administer. The broad spectrum treatment controls most of the external and internal parasites in dogs.
Nexgard Spectra Chewable Tablet contains two powerful ingredients ? Milbemycin Oxime and Afoxolaner. The active ingredient Afoxolaner is an insecticide and acaricide. It kills fleas before egg production and prevents household from heavy flea contamination. Afoxolaner kills adult fleas as well as adult ticks. It can be used for the treatment strategy of flea allergy dermatitis. The other ingredient Milbemycin oxime is an antiparasitic endectocide. It kills intestinal worms and immature form of heartworms. Nexgard Spectra Dogs interferes with the way that signals are passed between nerve cells (neurotransmission) in the nervous system of parasites, resulting in paralysis and elimination of the parasites. Monthly treatment protects dogs from the multiple parasitic infestation.
Dosage
| Color |
Pets |
Weight (lb) |
Weight (kg) |
Afoxolaner |
Milbemycin Oxime |
| Orange |
X-Small Dogs |
4 - 8 lbs |
2 to 3.5 kg |
9.4 mg |
1.9 mg |
| Yellow |
Small Dogs |
8 - 16 lbs |
3.5 - 7.5 kg |
18.8 mg |
3.8 mg |
| Green |
Medium Dogs |
16 - 33 lbs |
7.5 - 15 kg |
37.5 mg |
7.5 mg |
| Purple |
Large Dogs |
33 - 66 lbs |
15 - 30 kg |
75 mg |
15 mg |
| Red |
X-Large Dogs |
66 - 132 lbs |
30 - 60 kg |
150 mg |
30 mg |
Directions for Use
Should be given according to the weight of a dog.
One tablet dose should be given once a month depending on dog?s bodyweight.
Can be given directly as a treat or mix it with food.
For dogs over 132 lbs administer the appropriate combination of whole chewables.
Cautions
Keep the tablets in the blister pack until required and store the blister packs in the outer carton.
Wash hands after use.
In case of accidental ingestion, particularly in the case of children, seek medical advice.
Safety has not been established for use in pregnant, lactating or breeding dogs.
Keep away from reach of children and pets.
Contraindications
Do not use in case of sensitivity to the active substances.
Active Ingredients: Afoxolaner, Milbemycin Oxime
Manufacturer: Merial
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