India, 10 th August 2023 – Boehringer Ingelheim, a global leader in human
and animal health, today announced the launch of NexGard® (afoxolaner)
S and M in India. This expansion of the NexGard® product line for small
(weighing 2-4 kgs) and medium (weighing 4-10kgs) dogs comes after the
successful introduction of NexGard® X and L earlier in 2020.
NexGard® is indicated for use in dogs and puppies from eight weeks of
age and is delivered as a monthly treatment in highly palatable flavored
chewables that kill fleas before they can lay eggs, ticks, and mites.
NexGard® small and medium is suitable for puppies as young as eight
weeks old, even with a body weight of two kgs. It is easy-to-administer, and
a convenient and effective way to keep pets safe from harmful parasites.
Moreover, NexGard® (afoxolaner) is the only product that is FDA-approved
to prevent Lyme infections in dogs as a result of killing black-legged ticks.
“The tropical conditions in India provides an ideal weather for the survival
and propagation of flea-borne and tick-borne pathogens in dogs. These
can also be easily transmitted from animal to humans, leading to a larger
health concern. It is thus crucial for pet parents to be aware of and
administer regular parasite control for their pets. With the introduction of
NexGard® S and M, Boehringer Ingelheim aims to ensure the same high-
quality protection for small and medium-sized dogs, as their larger
counterparts. It reflects our unwavering commitment towards helping
Indian veterinarians and pet owners in safeguarding their pets’ health and
well-being,” said Dr. Vinod Gopal, Director – Country Head, Animal Health,
Boehringer Ingelheim India.
Pet parenting in India has grown multifold over the last few years, and is
growing at a 12% CAGR each year. India today has over 32 million pets,
which is a 61% 1 spike as compared to 2018 numbers. 2 This puts an
increased focus on pet health and care among modern pet parents.
Flea and tick infestation is a perennial problem in dogs and thrives
especially in humid and warm conditions, which can cause itching, skin
irritation, and infections like flea allergic dermatitis, anemia, and tapeworm.
It can also transmit various diseases caused by bacteria and viruses like
erlichiosis, lyme disease, tick paralysis, etc.; which can also be transmitted
to humans. Pet parasitic treatment not only reduces the use of antibiotics
to prevent infections, but also protects the health of the pets, making pet
and human co-living safe and meaningful.
