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US brand names:NexGard Combo
Esafoxolaner-Eprinomectin-Praziquantel is dosed at Dose as printed in that source: 'For topical use in cats only.' 'the minimum dose 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'; topical to the skin on the neck, once monthly; cats and kittens 8 weeks of age and older, weighing 1.8 lbs or greater in cats, per NEXGARD COMBO (esafoxolaner, eprinomectin and praziquantel) topical solution for cats — FDA Prescription Animal Drug Label, NADA 141-570, Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=48dd3eaa-18e3-430d-ad40-a964b591fb16. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Esafoxolaner (isoxazoline) for ectoparasites; eprinomectin (avermectin) for nematodes and heartworm; praziquantel for cestodes. Broadest spectrum feline parasite product.
Cats only. Monthly topical. First all-in-one product covering fleas, ticks, heartworm, roundworms, hookworms, and tapeworms in cats. Do not use in kittens <8 weeks.
Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cat (Domestic) | TOPICAL | Dose as printed in that source: 'For topical use in cats only.' 'the minimum dose 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'; topical to the skin on the neck, once monthly; cats and kittens 8 weeks of age and older, weighing 1.8 lbs or greater | q30 days | Strong | NEXGARD COMBO (esafoxolaner, eprinomectin and praziquantel) topical solution for cats — FDA Prescription Animal Drug Label, NADA 141-570, Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=48dd3eaa-18e3-430d-ad40-a964b591fb16 |
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