Rx NexGard Dog 4-10lbs x 1 tablet

NexGard Chewables A convenient solution to an annoying problem—NEXGARD is the first flea and tick killer in a beef-flavored chew, a piece of health your dog will easily love. Designed specifically for dogs, NEXGARD kills adult fleas before they lay eggs, and kills ticks upon administration. Each chewable contains an ingredient, afoxolaner, that works on the nervous system of fleas and ticks which causes hyperexcitation and then death, and continues protection for a full 30 days. NexGard contains a brand-new ingredient not used in any other flea and tick protection. Afoxolaner, the ingredient in NexGard, works by absorbing rapidly and safely into your pet's bloodstream and causes uncontrolled activity the flea's and tick's central nervous system, which causes death. Afoxolaner is slowly excreted through your pet's metabolism, which allows NexGard to continue to provide effective treatment for a full 30 days. This means amazing protection in a tasty morsel! NexGard can be taken alongside your regular heartworm medication. NexGard is a prescription-only medication. Compare the competition and see which flea and tick killer meets your expections. On dogs Kills fleas* Kills ticks Soft chew* Dogs prefer± NexGard(afoxolaner) ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ COMFORTIS(spinosad) ✓ X X X *Comparison of external parasites. These comparisons are based on label information. ±Data on file at Merial. Prescription items are NON-RETURNABLE and NON-REFUNDABLE. - CAUTIONS/WARNINGS:Cautions & Warnings Caution: Federal (USA) law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of licensed veterinarian. Contraindications: There are no known contraindications for the use of NEXGARD. Warning: Not for use in humans. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children. In case of accidental ingestion, contact a physician immediately. Precautions: The safe use of NEXGARD in breeding, pregnant or lactating dogs has not been evaluated. Use with caution in dogs with a history of seizures. - DIRECTIONS:Dosage & Administration NEXGARD is given orally once a month, at the minimum dosage of 1.14 mg/lb (2.5mg/kg). Dosing Schedule: Body Weight Afoxolaner per Chewable (mg) Chewables Administered 4.0 to 10.0 lbs. 11.3 One 10.1 to 24.0 lbs. 28.3 One 24.1 to 60.0 lbs. 68 One 60.1 to 121.0 lbs. 136 One Over 121.0 lbs. 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 - INGREDIENTS:Ingredients 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. - STORAGE/DISPOSAL REQ:Store at 59-86 degrees F - HEIGHT(INCHES): 1.000 - WIDTH(INCHES):1.000 - LENGTH(INCHES):1.000