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