NexGard COMBO Topical Solution for Cats - 5.6-16.5 lbs, Yellow Box

Formulated For: Cats and kittens as young as 8 weeks old, weighing 1.8 pounds or more.

Why Use It? *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.

Health Consideration: Fleas, ticks, heartworm disease, roundworms, hookworms and tapeworms

How is Medication Given? 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.

What Results Can I Expect? 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.

What Form Does Medication Come In? 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).

Manufacturer: Boehringer Ingelheim

Common Brand Name: NexGardCOMBO

Dose and Administration: 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.

Side Effects: The most frequently reported adverse reactions include vomiting, application site reactions, and anorexia.

Precautions: 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. (0.8kg).


Storage Recommendations: Store at room temp 4 degrees C (39 degrees F) and 25 degrees C (77 degrees F), avoiding excess heat or cold.

In Case of Overdose: Contact your nearest emergency animal hospital.

Is Prescription from a Vet Required? Yes