Description

Table of Contents

• Product Overview
• Key Benefits & Comprehensive Protection
• How It Works: Active Ingredients
• Dosage & Administration Guidelines
• Important Safety Information & Warnings
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
• How to Order Prescription Medication

Product Overview

NexGard Spectra for Large Dogs offers an all-in-one, highly effective solution to defend your canine companion against a wide array of internal and external parasites. Formulated specifically for large dogs weighing between 15kg and 30kg, these beef-flavored chewable tablets turn essential healthcare into a monthly treat. By combining two powerful active ingredients, this veterinary-prescribed medicine streamlines your routine, eliminating the need for separate flea, tick, and worming treatments.

Please Note: A minor detail in some older descriptions mistakenly labels the 15–30kg weight range as “extra small.” To ensure your pet’s complete safety, always verify by weight. This specific 75mg/15mg dose is clinically tailored exclusively for Large Dogs weighing 15–30kg.

Key Benefits & Comprehensive Protection

Unmatched Defence with NexGard Spectra for Large Dogs

Managing multiple parasite treatments can be stressful and easy to miss. NexGard Spectra for Large Dogs provides complete, broad-spectrum coverage in a single monthly chew, targeting:

• Immediate Flea Eradication: Kills adult fleas (Ctenocephalides felis and C. canis) within 8 hours of administration, providing continuous protection for up to 5 weeks. It eliminates fleas before they can lay eggs, preventing household flea infestations.
• Advanced Tick Control: Offers rapid, persistent killing action against major tick species (including Ixodes ricinus, Dermacentor reticulatus, and Rhipicephalus sanguineus) within 24 hours, lasting for a full month.
• Total Worm Protection: Prevents debilitating conditions like lungworm (Angiostrongylus vasorum) and heartworm disease (Dirofilaria immitis). It also treats adult gastrointestinal roundworms, hookworms, and whipworms.
• Mite Treatment: Effectively controls and treats ear mites (Otodectes cynotis), sarcoptic mange, and demodicosis.

How It Works: Active Ingredients

The Power of NexGard Spectra for Large Dogs

The exceptional efficacy of this treatment relies on a dynamic combination of two active substances that target the nervous systems of parasites without harming your dog:

1. Afoxolaner (75mg): An advanced insecticide and acaricide that absorbs rapidly into the bloodstream. When fleas and ticks attach and feed, afoxolaner disrupts their central nervous system, leading to rapid, hyperexcited elimination. It is an excellent baseline treatment for controlling Flea Allergy Dermatitis (FAD).
2. Milbemycin Oxime (15mg): A trusted endectocide that disrupts glutamate neurotransmission in invertebrates. This action triggers paralysis and elimination of internal gastrointestinal nematodes, lungworm larvae, and heartworm microfilariae.

Dosage & Administration Guidelines

For optimal protection, follow these straightforward administration rules to ensure your dog receives the exact required dose safely:

• Weigh Your Dog: Confirm your dog is within the 15kg to 30kg range before administration. Tablets must not be broken or divided.
• Monthly Routine: Administer one chewable tablet once a month. For continuous protection, give the chew on the same calendar day each month.
• With or Without Food: These tablets feature a highly palatable braised beef flavor. Most dogs take them willingly as a treat. If your dog is selective, you can mix the tablet into their regular food. Ensure they consume the entire dose.

Important Safety Information & Warnings

As a prescription-only veterinary medicine (POM-V), NexGard Spectra for Large Dogs must be handled with appropriate care and professional oversight.

• Prescription Needed: This item requires a valid prescription from a UK-registered veterinary surgeon. Your order cannot be dispatched until this documentation is verified by our pharmacy team.
• Age and Weight Restrictions: Do not use this medication for puppies under 8 weeks of age or dogs weighing less than 1.35kg.
• Breed Restrictions & Seizures: Use with caution in collies or related herding breeds due to potential sensitivities to macrocyclic lactones. Consult your vet if your dog has a known history of seizures or neurological disorders.
• Pre-Testing for Heartworms: In areas where heartworm is common, dogs should be tested for pre-existing adult infestations before beginning preventative treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Does my pet require a prescription to buy NexGard Spectra for Large Dogs?

Yes. It is classified as a POM-V medicine in the UK. You must upload a valid prescription from your veterinarian during checkout before our pharmacists can dispense the medication.

How rapidly does the treatment take effect?

The active formula starts killing fleas within 8 hours and ticks within 24 hours of attachment.

Can it be safely given to breeding or pregnant dogs?

According to the authoritative NOAH Compendium guidelines, this product is safe for use in pregnant, lactating, and breeding female dogs. However, its safety has not been fully established for breeding males, so consult your vet first.

What should I do if a dose is accidentally missed?

Administer the missed tablet immediately when you remember. Do not double the dose to make up for a missed one. Simply reset your monthly calendar schedule from that new date forward.

How to Order Prescription Medication

Getting your dog’s parasite protection delivered straight to your door is simple:

1. Secure Your Prescription: Ask your veterinarian for a valid POM-V prescription.
2. Place Your Order: Select your quantity and complete your checkout seamlessly online.
3. Upload the Document: Add your pet’s details and upload a photo or scan of the prescription.
4. Pharmacy Approval: Our superintendent pharmacist will review your order. Once verified, your items are dispatched quickly.

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