MSD Animal Health Bravecto (Fluralaner) Dog Tick & Flea Control Tablet (1 tablet)

MSD Animal Health Bravecto Fluralaner Dog Tick & Flea Control Tablet - 12 Weeks of Protection. One Chew.

Monthly spot-ons require remembering every 30 days. Collars need daily monitoring. Shampoos and sprays work during the bath and fade fast. If you've been managing your dog's flea and tick protection reactively - treating infestations as they appear rather than preventing them consistently - Bravecto offers a fundamentally different experience.

One beef-flavoured chewable tablet. Given once every 12 weeks. Starts killing fleas in 2 hours, ticks in 12. Works from the inside, through the bloodstream - which means no residue on the coat, no separation from family members after application, and no worrying about whether last week's bath washed it off.

Bravecto is the world's most prescribed 12-week flea and tick chewable tablet, trusted by vets globally and widely recommended across India - where tick season is effectively year-round and tick-borne diseases like Ehrlichiosis and Babesiosis are a real, recurring threat. Marketed in India by Intervet India Pvt. Ltd. (MSD Animal Health).

Each tablet contains Fluralaner - an isoxazoline-class ectoparasiticide - dosed precisely by body weight:

Always select the variant that matches your dog's current body weight. Weigh your dog before every dose.

This is a prescription medication. Use only under veterinary supervision.

What Are the Uses and Benefits of MSD Bravecto?

Bravecto covers a broader range of external parasites than most tick and flea treatments available in India - not just adult fleas and ticks, but also the mites that cause mange and ear infections.

• Fleas (Ctenocephalides canis and Ctenocephalides felis) are killed within 2 hours of Bravecto being given. This speed is clinically important: fleas die before they can bite, which means fewer flea saliva exposures and dramatically reduced triggering of Flea Allergy Dermatitis - one of the most common skin conditions in Indian dogs. Bravecto also prevents flea population build-up for the full 12-week period, breaking the flea life cycle by killing adults before eggs are laid. For more on flea-related skin conditions, the blog on how to spot and treat skin infections in dogs is a helpful read.
• Ticks - including Rhipicephalus sanguineus (Brown Dog Tick, the dominant species in Indian cities), Ixodes ricinus, Ixodes hexagonus, Ixodes scapularis, Ixodes holocyclus, Dermacentor variabilis, Dermacentor reticulatus, and Haemaphysalis species - are killed within 12 hours of attaching and feeding. By eliminating ticks this quickly, Bravecto dramatically reduces the window for tick-borne disease transmission - Ehrlichiosis, Babesiosis, and Anaplasmosis - conditions that can be life-threatening in Indian dogs. For more on tick fever symptoms and how fast they escalate, the blog on tick fever in dogs - symptoms, treatment and prevention is essential reading for every Indian dog parent.
• Demodex mites - which cause Demodectic mange, resulting in patchy hair loss, thickened skin, and secondary infections - are completely eliminated in controlled clinical trials with a single Bravecto treatment. Sarcoptic mange (scabies) and ear mites (Otodectes spp.) are also treated effectively.
• Tapeworm prevention is an additional benefit: a single Bravecto treatment prevents the transmission of Dipylidium caninum (dog tapeworm) from infected fleas to your dog for 12 weeks - since fleas that try to feed on a Bravecto-protected dog die before they can complete the transmission cycle.
• The 12-week protection window means only 4 doses per year instead of 12 - dramatically simplifying your parasite prevention routine without any compromise in coverage.

What Are the Possible Side Effects?

• Bravecto is well-tolerated by the vast majority of dogs. Most complete the 12-week protection period without any reaction at all.
• Mild, temporary digestive effects - vomiting, loose stools, or reduced appetite - occasionally occur, particularly when the tablet is given on an empty stomach. Giving with food or immediately after a meal reduces this significantly.
• Brief lethargy in the 24 hours after administration has been reported in some dogs. This passes without any intervention.
• In dogs with a history of seizures or neurological disorders, fluralaner - like all isoxazoline-class drugs - should be used with caution. Neurological adverse events including tremors and seizures have been reported in rare cases in predisposed dogs. If your dog has ever had a seizure, this must be discussed with your vet before giving Bravecto.
• Allergic reactions to fluralaner are possible but very rare. Facial swelling, breathing difficulty, or sudden severe symptoms after administration warrant immediate veterinary contact.

How Should You Give Bravecto to Your Dog?

• Give Bravecto as a single oral chew once every 12 weeks. Always give at or around meal time - with food or immediately after - for optimal absorption and to reduce the chance of digestive upset.
• Most dogs accept the beef-flavoured chew as a treat. If your dog is reluctant, offer it alongside or concealed in a small amount of food they enjoy. Watch for a few minutes afterwards to confirm the full tablet has been chewed and swallowed - not spat out or partially consumed.
• Weigh your dog before every dose. Do not estimate. If your dog is close to a weight boundary - say, 4.3 kg or 19.5 kg - confirm the correct variant with your vet. Always use the tablet designed for your dog's actual current weight.
• For continuous protection, administer every 12 weeks year-round. Mark the dose date on your phone calendar and set a reminder for 12 weeks from the moment you give each tablet.

Safe for puppies from 8 weeks of age and weighing at least 2 kg.

How Does Bravecto Work?

• Bravecto works systemically - meaning it enters your dog's bloodstream after being absorbed through the gut, and remains in circulation at effective concentrations for 12 weeks.
• When a flea or tick bites your dog and begins feeding on blood, it ingests Fluralaner along with the blood meal. Fluralaner then blocks GABA-gated and glutamate-gated chloride ion channels in the parasite's nervous system - these channels regulate nerve signal transmission, and blocking them causes uncontrolled, continuous nerve firing, rapid paralysis, and death.
• The selectivity of Fluralaner is what makes it safe for dogs at these doses. It binds with far higher affinity to invertebrate chloride channels than to mammalian ones - the same channels simply work differently in parasites versus dogs, which is why the dose that kills a flea or tick is harmless to your dog.
• Because it works through the bloodstream rather than from the coat surface, it is unaffected by bathing, swimming, rain, or coat thickness. There's no topical film to degrade. Protection is consistent and complete from day one to day 84 - regardless of how many baths your dog gets or how thick their coat is.
• Fleas are killed within 2 hours of feeding - fast enough in most cases to prevent egg-laying, which breaks the flea life cycle and reduces environmental contamination. Ticks are killed within 12 hours - fast enough to significantly reduce the window for tick-borne disease transmission in most species, since pathogen transfer typically requires prolonged feeding.

What Safety Advice Should You Know Before Using Bravecto?

• This product is for dogs only. Do not use on cats - the dog formulation is not appropriate for feline use.
• Do not use on puppies under 8 weeks of age or weighing less than 2 kg.
• Do not use on dogs with a known history of seizures or neurological disorders without explicit vet guidance. Isoxazoline-class products including fluralaner have been associated with neurological adverse events in predisposed dogs - your vet must assess the risk-benefit balance for your specific dog.
• Do not use on sick, severely debilitated, or significantly underweight dogs without vet clearance.
• Always give with food. Never give on a completely empty stomach.
• If your dog is on any other medications, inform your vet before giving Bravecto.
• Bravecto is safe for use in breeding, pregnant, and lactating females based on available clinical data. Always confirm with your vet before use during pregnancy.
• Do not allow children to handle the chewable tablet. Wash hands after administration. Store below 30°C in the original packaging away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children and other animals.

What Should You Do If You Miss a Dose?

• Give the tablet as soon as you remember and reset your 12-week schedule from that new date. Do not give two tablets at once.
• During any gap in coverage - particularly during India's peak tick season in the post-monsoon months - check your dog's coat thoroughly after every outdoor walk. Pay particular attention to the neck, ears, between the toes, and around the tail. Resume Bravecto as soon as possible.
• Because Bravecto is given so infrequently - just four times a year - a recurring calendar reminder set 12 weeks from each dose date is all that's needed. Set it the moment you give the tablet, not when you remember to do it later.

What Are All the Substitutes for MSD Bravecto?

If Bravecto is unavailable or your vet recommends a different approach, here are other flea and tick treatment options for dogs available on Supertails:

What Are Some Quick Tips for Getting the Most Out of Bravecto?

• Weigh your dog on a reliable scale before every dose - not just the first one. Dogs can gain or lose weight between quarterly doses, and even a few kilograms can push them into a different weight bracket. Using the wrong variant underdoses or overdoses your dog.
• Give with a full meal, not just a treat. Fluralaner's absorption is meaningfully better with food in the stomach, and digestive upset risk drops significantly. This is not optional advice - it affects both how well the product works and how your dog feels afterwards.
• Continue manual tick checks after every outdoor walk even while your dog is on Bravecto. The tablet kills ticks within 12 hours of feeding - which is fast - but physical checks after walks in tick-heavy areas let you spot and remove any ticks before they reach the feeding stage. The blog on how to identify and remove ticks from your dog shows the correct removal technique.
• If you're treating Demodectic mange alongside tick and flea prevention, remember that the dosing protocol for mange is different from the standard quarterly dose - it is vet-directed with a specific frequency and monitoring plan. Do not adjust the dose or frequency yourself.
• If you have multiple dogs, dose all of them on the same day and note all dates together. This makes it easy to track when each dog is due without needing to remember individual dates.
• For dogs who've had tick-borne illness in the past or live in high-exposure areas, the dog fleas and ticks collection on Supertails has complementary tools - from anti-tick shampoos to tick collars - that some vets recommend alongside a systemic oral treatment for extra protection during peak season.

What Do Vets Also Recommend?

• The full dog fleas and ticks collection brings together all vet-approved flea and tick treatments - oral chewables, spot-ons, collars, shampoos, and sprays - so you can build the right multi-layered protection plan for your dog's lifestyle and tick exposure level.
• The pharmacy tick and flea control for dogs collection lists all prescription-grade oral and topical options in one place - useful for comparing Bravecto with alternatives your vet may discuss.
• For dogs who've had tick-borne illness or are recovering from mange alongside starting Bravecto, the dog health and wellness collection has immune support and recovery supplements worth discussing with your vet.
• For large and giant breed dogs who also need deworming alongside quarterly tick protection, the dog dewormer collection has vet-approved options to add to the routine.
• And if you'd like a vet to assess your dog's parasite risk, confirm the right Bravecto variant for your dog's weight, or advise on a complete parasite prevention plan for their breed, lifestyle, and health history - Supertails' online vet consultation service is available whenever you need it.

Disclaimer: Supertails' sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate, and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.

Four Doses a Year. Every Parasite That Matters. Nothing to Wash Off.

Monthly spot-ons, weekly shampoos, collars that need daily checking - Bravecto replaces all of that with a single beef-flavoured chew, given four times a year, that works from the inside out. No oily application sites. No separation from family after treatment. No gaps when it rains or your dog goes for a swim.

For Indian pet parents managing the year-round tick challenge - and the very real risk of tick fever - Bravecto is what consistent, worry-free protection actually looks like. Choose the variant matched to your dog's weight and give it with a meal, every 12 weeks. That's all it takes. Shop MSD Animal Health Bravecto on Supertails and get it delivered to your door.

FAQs

What is MSD Bravecto used for in dogs?

Bravecto is a 12-week oral flea and tick chewable tablet for dogs containing Fluralaner - an isoxazoline-class ectoparasiticide. One tablet kills fleas within 2 hours and ticks within 12 hours of feeding, and maintains this protection for 12 weeks. It also treats Demodectic and Sarcoptic mange, ear mites, and prevents tapeworm transmission from fleas for the full 12-week period. Available in four weight variants from 2 kg to 40 kg.

Which Bravecto variant should I buy for my dog?

Choose the variant that matches your dog's current body weight - always weigh before each dose, not just the first one. The four variants available on Supertails cover 2-4.5 kg (112.5 mg Fluralaner), 4.5-10 kg (250 mg), 10-20 kg (500 mg), and 20-40 kg (1000 mg). If your dog is at a weight boundary, confirm the correct variant with your vet. Never use a variant from a lower weight range on a heavier dog.

How quickly does Bravecto start working?

Bravecto starts killing fleas within 2 hours of being given and reaches over 98% flea kill within 8 hours. Ticks are killed within 12 hours of attaching and feeding. This speed is one of Bravecto's key advantages - fleas die before they can bite and lay eggs, which breaks the infestation cycle from the very first dose.

Does my dog need to fast before taking Bravecto?

The opposite - always give with food or immediately after a meal. Fluralaner's bioavailability is significantly higher when given with food, and the risk of digestive upset is lower. A full meal, not just a small treat, gives the best absorption results. Do not give on a completely empty stomach.

My dog has had seizures in the past. Is Bravecto safe?

Discuss this with your vet before giving Bravecto or any isoxazoline-class product. Neurological adverse events including tremors and seizures have been reported in rare cases in dogs with pre-existing seizure disorders or neurological conditions when given isoxazolines. This doesn't automatically disqualify your dog from using the product, but your vet must assess the risk-benefit balance for your dog's specific history and severity before prescribing.

Can I give Bravecto to my pregnant or nursing dog?

Yes - Bravecto is safe for use in breeding, pregnant, and lactating females based on available clinical data. This is confirmed in the product's prescribing information. Always inform your vet about every product your pregnant or nursing dog is given so they have complete visibility of her management during this period.

How is Bravecto different from a monthly spot-on like Frontline Plus?

Spot-ons like Frontline Plus sit on the skin and coat surface - they can be partially reduced by bathing, swimming, and thick coats, and need to be reapplied every 30 days. Bravecto works from the bloodstream - it cannot be washed off, is unaffected by coat thickness, and lasts 12 weeks per dose. Spot-ons kill parasites on contact with the coat; Bravecto kills them when they bite and feed. Both are vet-recommended - the right choice depends on your dog's lifestyle, coat type, and bathing frequency.

What should I do if my dog vomits after taking Bravecto?

If your dog vomits within an hour of taking the tablet, contact your vet - the dose may not have been fully absorbed and re-dosing may be needed. Going forward, always give with a full meal rather than on an empty stomach. If vomiting is a recurring problem with oral medications in general, let your vet know - they may recommend a different administration approach or an alternative flea and tick treatment format better suited to your dog.