The 12-Week* Difference

The Four Key Differences of Bravecto®

12 WEEKS* OF PROTECTION

Longest-lasting protection available in a single chew or topical dose

FAST-ACTING

Kills fleas and ticks within hours of administration*1-3,11,16,19

EFFECTIVE

Bravecto (fluralaner) is proven effective for both dogs and cats for 12 weeks*1-3,7,8

ENHANCES COMPLIANCE

Decreases chances of pet owner noncompliance compared to monthly products*1-4

Prescribe Different Weight Bands of Bravecto Depending on Pet’s Weight1-3

Click the links below to view the different products.

Bravecto (fluralaner) Chews for Dogs

Bravecto 1 Month (fluralaner) Chews

Bravecto (fluralaner topical solution) for Dogs

Bravecto Plus (fluralaner and moxidectin topical solution) for Cats

Bravecto (fluralaner topical solution) for Cats

Hear How Veterinarians are Breaking the Flea Lifecycle with Bravecto®

“The most important thing we look for is how do we make things easier for pet parents. And, being able to administer medication to keep them from getting external parasites like fleas and ticks…will make a tremendous difference in how many pets are actually protected.” Dr. Tony Kremer, Illinois

Dr. Tony Kremer

Illinois

Powerful Protection Against a Variety of Species1-3

Dog Protection

BRAVECTO CHEW AND TOPICAL SOLUTION FOR DOGS

FLEA SPECIES


Cat FleaCtenocephalides felis

12 WEEKS

TICK SPECIES


Black-Legged Tick (deer tick) – Ixodes scapularis

12 WEEKS

American Dog TickDermacentor variabilis

12 WEEKS

Brown Dog TickRhipicephalus sanguineus

12 WEEKS

Asian long-horned tickHaemaphysalis longicornis

12 WEEKS (BRAVECTO Chew Only)

Lone Star TickAmblyomma americanum

8 WEEKS

Cat Protection

BRAVECTO TOPICAL FOR CATS

FLEA SPECIES


Cat FleaCtenocephalides felis

12 WEEKS

TICK SPECIES


Black-Legged Tick (deer tick) – Ixodes scapularis

12 WEEKS

Asian longhorned tickHaemaphysalis longicornis

12 WEEKS

American Dog TickDermacentor variabilis

8 WEEKS

The Innovative Difference in Flea and Tick Protection1-3,9 Brought to You from Merck Animal Health

FLURALANER MOLECULE

Bravecto (fluralaner) is an isoxazoline, a novel and specific blocker of insect ligand-gated chloride channels. Isoxazoline is the first new insecticide class in more than a decade.1-3,9 Bravecto is the only isoxazoline that lasts 12 weeks.* This decreases potential gaps in protection and provides greater efficacy in tick and flea control.1-3

Discover What Makes Fluralaner Different1-3,9

Offer Pet Owners Savings

One dose of Bravecto lasts 12 weeks* compared to monthly products. That already makes it a cost-effective option for pet owners. But now, you can help pet owners save even more on flea and tick control with Bravecto.

The Satisfaction Difference

We want to make sure your clients receive the results they expect. If your clients do not achieve the level of flea and tick control that was desired from the topical or oral treatments, please call our team of flea and tick control experts to see if they qualify for our Bravecto Satisfaction Guarantee. Our team will work with you to ensure that your clients are satisfied.

Bravecto is Proven Safe1-3,7,8,17,18

DOGS

Bravecto has been evaluated for use in breeding, pregnant, and lactating female dogs.1,2 Bravecto is safe to use and efficacious in adult dogs and puppies over 6 months of age and weighing 4.4 lb. or greater.1,2 It has been tested and found safe in puppies at least 8 to 9 weeks of age at 5x the clinical dose.1,2,17 No adverse effects with Bravecto Chew for Dogs in MDR-1 gene-deficient collies at 3x the recommended dose.18

CATS

Bravecto is safe to use and efficacious in adult cats and kittens over 6 months of age and weighing 2.6. lb. or greater.3 It has been tested and found safe in kittens at least 11 to 13 weeks of age at 5x the clinical dose.3

PROVEN SAFETY

No known contraindications for Bravecto Chew for Dogs and Bravecto Topical Solution for Dogs and Cats.1-3

No problems reported in field trials in dogs and cats that received Bravecto concurrently with other commonly used medication.1-3

Bravecto has not been shown to be effective for 12 weeks1 duration in puppies or kittens less than 6 months of age. 

In field studies and safety studies, no dogs or cats experienced serious adverse events.1-3,7,8

In margin of safety study, kittens and puppies were dosed at three 8-week intervals.

Contact Us About the 12-Week* Difference

Contact us for more information about Bravecto for your hospital.

We’ll answer any questions, and help you start prescribing Bravecto for the dogs and cats in your care.

For technical assistance or to report a suspected adverse drug reaction, contact Merck Animal Health at
1-800-224-5318.

This site is intended for veterinary professionals. Visit our website for pet parents.

*BRAVECTO kills fleas and prevents flea infestations. BRAVECTO (fluralaner) Chews for Dogs kills ticks (black-legged tick, American dog tick, brown dog tick, and Asian longhorned tick) for 12 weeks. BRAVECTO Chews also kills lone star ticks for 8 weeks. BRAVECTO (fluralaner topical solution) for Dogs kills ticks (black-legged tick, American dog tick, and brown dog tick) for 12 weeks. BRAVECTO Topical Solution for Dogs also kills lone star ticks for 8 weeks. BRAVECTO (fluralaner topical solution) for Cats kills ticks (black-legged tick and Asian longhorned tick) for 12 weeks. BRAVECTO Topical Solution for Cats also kills American dog ticks for 8 weeks

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

BRAVECTO 1-MONTH (fluralaner) Chews: indicated for dogs 8 weeks of age and older. The most commonly reported adverse reactions include itching, diarrhea, vomiting, decreased appetite, elevated ALT, lethargy, and weight loss. BRAVECTO 1-MONTH is not effective against A. americanum in puppies less than 6 months of age.  BRAVECTO (fluralaner) Chews for Dogs: The most commonly reported adverse reactions include vomiting, lethargy, diarrhea, anorexia and pruritus. In some cases, adverse events have been reported following use in breeding females. BRAVECTO (fluralaner topical solution) for Dogs:  The most commonly reported adverse reactions include vomiting, hair loss, diarrhea, lethargy, decreased appetite, and moist dermatitis/rash.   BRAVECTO (fluralaner topical solution) for Cats: The most commonly reported adverse reactions include vomiting, itching, diarrhea, hair loss, decreased appetite, lethargy, and scabs/ulcerated lesions. BRAVECTO Topical Solution for Cats is not effective against American dog ticks beyond 8 weeks of dosing. BRAVECTO PLUS (fluralaner and moxidectin topical solution) for Cats:  The most commonly reported adverse reactions include vomiting, hair loss, itching, diarrhea, lethargy, dry skin, elevated ALT, and hypersalivation. BRAVECTO PLUS has not been shown to be effective for 2 months in kittens less than 6 months of age.  Use with caution in cats that are heartworm positive.  The effectiveness of BRAVECTO PLUS to prevent heartworm disease after bathing or water immersion has not been evaluated. 

BRAVECTO Chews and Topical Solution for dogs have not been shown to be effective for 12-weeks’ duration in puppies or kittens less than 6 months of age. BRAVECTO Chews and Topical Solution for Dogs are not effective against the lone star tick beyond 8 weeks of dosing.  BRAVECTO Topical Solution for Dogs and Cats and BRAVECTO PLUS for Cats are for topical use only.  Avoid oral ingestion.  The safety of BRAVECTO Topical Solution for Cats and BRAVECTO PLUS have not been established in breeding, pregnant and lactating cats.

All BRAVECTO products contain fluralaner, which 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 dogs receiving isoxazoline class drugs, even in dogs without a history of seizures. Use with caution in dogs with a history of seizures or neurologic disorders.  Neurologic adverse reactions have been reported in cats receiving isoxazoline class drugs, even in cats without a history of neurologic disorders. Use with caution in cats with a history of neurologic disorders. 

References:

1. Bravecto Chew for Dogs [prescribing information]. Madison, NJ: Merck Animal Health; 2014. 
2. Bravecto Topical Solution for Dogs [prescribing information]. Madison, NJ: Merck Animal Health; 2016. 
3. Bravecto Topical Solution for Cats [prescribing information]. Madison, NJ: Merck Animal Health; 2016. 
4. Rohdich N, Roepke RKA, Zschiesche E. A randomized, blinded, controlled and multi-centered field study comparing the efficacy and safety of Bravecto (fluralaner) against Frontline (fipronil) in flea- and tick-infested dogs. Parasites & Vectors. 2014;7:83. 
5. Beck S, Schein E, Baldermann C, von Samson-Himmelstjerna G, Kohn B. Tick infestation and tick prophylaxis in dogs in the area of Berlin/Brandenburg – results of a questionnaire study. Berl Munch Tierarztl Wochenschr. 2013;126(1-2):69-76. 
6. Kidd L, Breitschwerdt EB. Transmission times and prevention of tick-borne diseases in dogs. Compend Contin Educ Pract Vet. 2003;(25)10:742-751. 
7. Freedom of Information Summary, NADA 141-426. Approved May 15, 2014. 
8. Freedom of Information Summary, NADA 141-459. Approved 2016. 
9. Gassel M, Wolf C, Noack S, Williams H, Ilg T. The novel isoxazoline ectoparasiticide fluralaner: selective inhibition of arthropod γ-aminobutyric acid- and L-glutamate-gated chloride channels and insecticidal/acaricidal activity. Insect Biochem Mol Biol. 2014;45:111-124. 
10. Williams H, Demeler J, Taenzler J, Roepke RK, Zshiesche E, Heckeroth AR. A quantitative evaluation of the extent of fluralaner uptake by ticks (Ixodes ricinus, Ixodes scapularis) in fluralaner (Bravecto) treated vs. untreated dogs using the parameters tick weight and coxal index. Parasites & Vectors. 2015;8:352. 
11. Taenzler J, Wengenmayer C, Williams H, et al. Onset of activity of fluralaner (Bravecto) against Ctenocephalides felis on dogs. Parasites & Vectors. 2014;7:567. 
12. Meadows C, Guerino F, Sun F. A randomized, blinded, controlled USA field study to assess the use of fluralaner tablets in controlling flea infestations. Parasites & Vectors. 2014;7:375. 
13. CAPCvet.org. Accessed July 5, 2016. 
14. Data on File, Merck Animal Health. 
15. Taenzler J, Liebenberg J, Roepke RKA, Heckeroth AR. Prevention of transmission of Babesia canis by Dermacentor reticulatus ticks to dogs treated orally with fluralaner chewable tablets (Bravecto). Parasites & Vectors. 2015;8:305. 
16. Wengenmayer C, Williams H, Zschiesche E, et al. The speed of kill of fluralaner (Bravecto) against lxodes ricinus ticks on dogs. Parasites & Vectors. 2014;7:525. 
17. Walther FM, Allan MJ, Roepke RKA, Nuernberger MC. Safety of fluralaner chewable tablets (Bravecto™), a novel systemic antiparasitic drug, in dogs after oral administration. Parasites & Vectors. 2014;7:87. 
18. Walther FM, Allan MJ, Roepke RKA, Nuernberger MC. Safety of fluralaner, a novel systemic antiparasitic drug, in MDR1(-/-) collies after oral administration. Parasites & Vectors. 2014;7:86. 
19. Burgio et al. Parasites & Vectors (2016) 9:626. 
20. Meadows et al, Parasites & Vectors, (2017) 10:36. 21. Meadows et al, Parasites & Vectors, (2017) 10:37.