NexGard® COMBO (esafoxolaner, eprinomectin, and praziquantel) Topical Solution for Cats kills fleas and ticks, prevents heartworm disease, and treats and controls hookworms, roundworms and tapeworms. NexGard® COMBO topical solution is parasite protection for cats from the maker of vet-recommended1 NexGard® (afoxolaner) and HEARTGARD® Plus (ivermectin/pyrantel). All cats need parasite protection, even indoor cats. Applied monthly, NexGard® COMBO is designed to deliver parasite protection to your cat year-round with an easy-to-use applicator. And it’s the first and only broad-spectrum solution that treats and kills tapeworms. NexGard® COMBO topical solution is one-and-done monthly protection formulated specifically for cats. It is safe and approved for cats and kittens as young as 8 weeks old, weighing 1.8 pounds or more.
Who is NexGard COMBO Topical for Cats and Kittens for?
Cats and kittens as young as 8 weeks old, weighing 1.8 pounds or more.
Why use NexGard COMBO Topical for Cats and Kittens?
*Year-round protection from harmful parasites when applied monthly.
*Convenient one-and-done dosing that lasts for a full month.
*First and only feline broad spectrum parasite protection that kills tapeworms.
*Kills adult fleas before they can lay eggs. Kills black-legged ticks and lone star ticks.
*Effectively prevents heartworm disease.
*Treats and controls hookworms, roundworms, and tapeworms.
*Easy-to-apply topical formulation designed specifically for cats.
*Safe for kittens as young as 8 weeks of age, weighing 1.8 pounds or more.
How does NexGard COMBO Topical for Cats and Kittens work?
NexGard® COMBO topical solution contains three active ingredients (esafoxolaner, eprinomectin and praziquantel) to protect against fleas, ticks, heartworm disease, roundworms, hookworms and tapeworms in cats and kittens 8 weeks of age and older and weighing 1.8 lbs. or greater.
Boehringer Ingelheim
Esafoxolaner, Eprinomectin and Praziquantel.
How is NexGard COMBO Topical for Cats and Kittens sold?
Sold for Small Cats (1.8 lbs-5.5 lbs) or Large Cats (5.6 lbs-16.5 lbs) in 1 Month Supply (1 Applicator), 3 Month Supply (3 Applicators) or 6 Month Supply (6 Applicators).
What are the side effects of NexGard COMBO Topical for Cats and Kittens?
The most frequently reported adverse reactions include vomiting, application site reactions, and anorexia.
What special precautions are there?
Not for human use. Keep this and all drugs out of sight and reach of children. Avoid direct contact with the application site for 4 hours or until visibly dry. This product may act as a mild to moderate eye irritant. Keep product in the original packaging until use. Wash hands after product administration. For more information, refer to the full prescribing information. NexGard® COMBO is for topical use only in cats. Esafoxolaner, one of the ingredients in NexGard® COMBO, is a member of the isoxazoline class. This class has been associated with neurologic adverse reactions including tremors, ataxia, and seizures. Seizures have been reported in cats receiving isoxazoline class drugs, even in cats without a history of seizures. Use with caution in cats with a history of seizures or neurologic disorders. Do not administer orally. Cats may salivate excessively if NexGard® COMBO is accidentally administered orally or is ingested through licking/grooming the application site. The safety of NexGard® COMBO has not been tested in breeding, pregnant, or lactating cats. The safety of NexGard® COMBO has not been tested in kittens less than 8 weeks of age or weighing less than 1.8 lbs. (0.8 kg).
Contact your nearest emergency animal hospital.
How can I store NexGard COMBO Topical for Cats and Kittens?
Store at 59°–86°F (15°–30° C). Brief periods up to 104°F (40°C) are permitted. Protect from light.
Dosage Instructions/Directions:
NexGard® COMBO is dosed at a minimum of 0.055 mL/lb. (0.12 mL/kg), which delivers a minimum dose of 0.65 mg/lb. (1.44 mg/kg) esafoxolaner, 0.22 mg/lb. (0.48 mg/kg) eprinomectin, and 4.53 mg/lb. (9.98 mg/kg) praziquantel. Administer the entire contents of a NexGard® COMBO unit applicator topically once a month. For heartworm disease prevention, apply once monthly for at least three months after last exposure to mosquitoes.
1. Use scissors to cut the blister along the dotted line.
2. Then pull the lid away.
3. Remove the applicator from the package and hold it upright. Pull back the plunger slightly.
4. Twist and pull off the cap.
5. Part the hair on the midline of the neck, between the base of the skull and the shoulder blades until the skin is visible. Place the tip of the applicator on the skin and apply the entire contents directly onto the skin in one spot. The product should be applied to dry skin on an area where the cat cannot lick it off. If the weight of the cat requires a second application, apply the contents in the same manner as described above in the same location.
6. Wash hands after use with soap and water.
Active Ingredients : Esafoxolaner, Eprinomectin and Praziquantel.