Data report · Updated October 2026
Dog Medicine Prices in India: Tick, Flea, Deworming and Skin Treatments, Branded and Generic, Checked October 2026
Twelve weeks of tick and flea tablets for a 10 to 20 kg dog cost Rs 1,689 to Rs 2,156 at MRP in India, from Simparica to NexGard. Bravecto costs Rs 2,063 for one 12-week tablet. Indian-brand fipronil spot-ons cost Rs 1,041 to Rs 1,056 for three monthly doses, against Rs 1,293 for Frontline Plus. Drontal Plus costs Rs 139.67 a tablet, almost three times Kiwof Plus with the same three actives. None of these veterinary products is on the National List of Essential Medicines 2022, the list behind NPPA's ceiling prices. Prices seen on Supertails, 18 October 2026.
Key findings
- A single Bravecto tablet for a 10 to 20 kg dog lists at Rs 2,063 and is labelled for 12 weeks. Three monthly NexGard tablets for 10 to 25 kg list at Rs 2,156.
- Simparica for 10 to 20 kg lists at Rs 563 a tablet, or Rs 1,689 for three monthly doses, the cheapest of the oral tick tablets we checked.
- Frontline Plus for 10 to 20 kg dogs costs Rs 431 a pipette at MRP, 22% more than Veko QuicFIP Plus at Rs 352. The QuicFIP Plus listing gives the same 1.34 ml pipette with fipronil 9.8% and S-methoprene 8.8%.
- Drontal Plus costs Rs 139.67 a tablet and Kiwof Plus Rs 49.70, though both list praziquantel 50 mg, pyrantel 144 mg and febantel 150 mg.
- Ketoconazole and chlorhexidine dog shampoos cost Rs 255 to Rs 403 for 200 ml, with Virbac Ketochlor at Rs 356.
- Fipronil sprays cost Rs 375 to Rs 467 for 100 ml at MRP; Virbac Effipro lists Rs 381 for 80 ml.
- Supertails sold Bravecto 13.2% below MRP for the 10 to 20 kg tablet, at Rs 1,791 against Rs 2,063.
- DPCO 2013 takes undefined terms from the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, whose definition of drug covers medicines for animals, but ceiling prices apply only to formulations in its First Schedule.
- The MSD Veterinary Manual notes the FDA warned in 2018 that isoxazolines such as fluralaner, afoxolaner and sarolaner can cause tremors, ataxia and seizures in some dogs.
- Collie-type dogs can suffer brain toxicity from avermectins such as ivermectin, the MSD Veterinary Manual says, while milbemycin oxime is well tolerated in Collies.
How much do tick and flea tablets for dogs cost in India?
Twelve weeks of tick and flea tablets for a 10 to 20 kg dog cost Rs 1,689 to Rs 2,156 at MRP. One Bravecto tablet, labelled for 12 weeks, lists at Rs 2,063. Three monthly NexGard tablets for 10 to 25 kg list at Rs 2,156, and three Simparica tablets at Rs 1,689 (Supertails, 18 October 2026).
Simparica Trio, at Rs 2,058 for three tablets, adds moxidectin and pyrantel, so its label also covers heartworm and gut worms. All four belong to the isoxazoline class (fluralaner, afoxolaner, sarolaner). In a field study cited by the MSD Veterinary Manual, a single oral fluralaner dose gave at least 12 weeks of flea and tick control.
Prices rise with dog size. Bravecto's 40 to 56 kg tablet lists at Rs 2,625 and NexGard's 25 to 50 kg pack of three at Rs 2,437. Tick fever is common in Indian dogs; our dog diseases report has the test data.
Supertails MRP (shown as MRP on the product page), checked 17 October 2026 and unchanged on 18 October 2026. 12 weeks = 1 Bravecto tablet or 3 monthly doses of the others, as each product listing states. Spot-ons are single pipettes priced per pack; Frontline Plus is a pack of 3. Simparica Trio also covers heartworm and gut worms. NexGard band is 10 to 25 kg. Fiprofort Plus is left out because its listing does not state the pipettes per pack.
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| Label | Rs |
|---|---|
| NexGard (afoxolaner), 3 tablets | Rs 2,156 |
| Bravecto (fluralaner), 1 tablet | Rs 2,063 |
| Simparica Trio, 3 tablets | Rs 2,058 |
| Radicate (selamectin), 3 spot-ons | Rs 1,827 |
| Simparica (sarolaner), 3 tablets | Rs 1,689 |
| Frontline Plus, 3 spot-ons | Rs 1,293 |
| QuicFIP Plus, 3 spot-ons | Rs 1,056 |
| Fixotic Advance, 3 spot-ons | Rs 1,041 |
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| Product and pack | Dog weight | MRP (Rs) | Selling price (Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bravecto, 1 tablet (12 weeks) | 2 to 4.5 kg | 1,875 | 1,650 |
| Bravecto, 1 tablet (12 weeks) | 4.5 to 10 kg | 1,875 | 1,650 |
| Bravecto, 1 tablet (12 weeks) | 10 to 20 kg | 2,063 | 1,791 |
| Bravecto, 1 tablet (12 weeks) | 20 to 40 kg | 2,063 | 1,805 |
| Bravecto, 1 tablet (12 weeks) | 40 to 56 kg | 2,625 | 2,279 |
| NexGard, 3 tablets (monthly) | 2 to 4 kg | 1,874 | 1,837 |
| NexGard, 3 tablets (monthly) | 4 to 10 kg | 2,156 | 2,113 |
| NexGard, 3 tablets (monthly) | 10 to 25 kg | 2,156 | 2,091 |
| NexGard, 3 tablets (monthly) | 25 to 50 kg | 2,437 | 2,364 |
| Simparica Trio, 3 tablets (monthly) | 2.5 to 5 kg | 1,852 | 1,797 |
| Simparica Trio, 3 tablets (monthly) | 5 to 10 kg | 1,955 | 1,896 |
| Simparica Trio, 3 tablets (monthly) | 10 to 20 kg | 2,058 | 1,996 |
| Simparica Trio, 3 tablets (monthly) | 20 to 40 kg | 2,264 | 2,196 |
| Simparica Trio, 3 tablets (monthly) | 40 to 60 kg | 2,573 | 2,496 |
For the tablets in this table, selling prices on 18 October 2026 were 2% to 13% below MRP (our calculation). Your vet decides which product and weight band fit your dog; these prices are for budgeting only.
Are generic tick and flea spot-ons cheaper than Frontline in India?
Yes, by about a fifth. For a 10 to 20 kg dog, a Frontline Plus pipette costs Rs 431 at MRP (Rs 1,293 for three). Vetoquinol Fixotic Advance costs Rs 347 and Veko QuicFIP Plus Rs 352, 18% to 19% less (our calculation). QuicFIP Plus lists the same 1.34 ml pipette and the same strengths as Frontline Plus, fipronil 9.8% and S-methoprene 8.8%; Fixotic Advance lists the same two actives without strengths. Savavet Fiprofort Plus lists Rs 328 for its 10 to 20 kg size. The listing does not say how many pipettes that buys, so we leave it out of the per-dose comparison.
Strictly, none of these is a generic in the DPCO sense, which means a medicine sold under its chemical name without a brand. They are Indian branded versions of the same combination. The listings for Fiprofort Plus and Frontline Plus both say they are for dogs from 8 weeks and that the dog version must not be used on cats.
Fipronil sprays cost less per pack. At MRP they cost Rs 375 to Rs 467 for 100 ml, and Virbac Effipro lists Rs 381 for 80 ml.
Supertails MRP, 18 October 2026. Spot-ons are for 10 to 20 kg dogs (fipronil plus S-methoprene, one 1.34 ml pipette). Dewormers list praziquantel 50 mg, pyrantel 144 mg and febantel 150 mg. Shampoos contain ketoconazole and chlorhexidine, per 200 ml. Per-pipette and per-tablet figures are our calculation from pack MRPs.
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| Label | Rs |
|---|---|
| Frontline Plus spot-on (per pipette) | Rs 431 |
| QuicFIP Plus spot-on | Rs 352 |
| Fixotic Advance spot-on | Rs 347 |
| Drontal Plus dewormer (per tablet) | Rs 139.67 |
| Kiwof Plus dewormer (per tablet) | Rs 49.70 |
| Ketochlor shampoo (200 ml) | Rs 356 |
| Kezopet shampoo (200 ml) | Rs 263 |
| Viv Keto Forte shampoo (200 ml) | Rs 255 |
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| Product | Pack | MRP (Rs) | MRP per 100 ml (Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venkys Freedom | 100 ml | 375 | 375 |
| TTK Big Boss | 100 ml | 393 | 393 |
| Savavet Fiprofort | 100 ml | 398 | 398 |
| Savavet Fiprofort | 250 ml | 703 | 281 |
| Veko QuicFIP | 100 ml | 403 | 403 |
| Skyec Tick Free | 100 ml | 422 | 422 |
| Vetoquinol Fixotic Advance | 100 ml | 467 | 467 |
| Virbac Effipro | 80 ml | 381 | 476 |
For tick care in the rains, see our monsoon dog care guide and the monsoon risk ranking by breed.
What is the price of deworming tablets for dogs in India?
A pack of deworming tablets costs Rs 99 to Rs 1,111 at MRP. Drontal Plus lists Rs 838 for 6 tablets, or Rs 139.67 a tablet. Savavet Kiwof Plus lists Rs 497 for 10 tablets, or Rs 49.70 a tablet. Its listing gives the same three actives and strengths as Drontal Plus: praziquantel 50 mg, pyrantel 144 mg and febantel 150 mg.
Intas Eazypet lists Rs 392 for 10 tablets. Two-tablet packs such as Vetoquinol Prazisam Plus (Rs 99) and Virbac Ipraz (Rs 102) cost less per pack. Their actives differ (Ipraz lists ivermectin and praziquantel), so we did not compare them like for like.
How often to deworm depends on age and lifestyle, so follow your vet's schedule and the pack label. Our puppy feeding guide covers the first months.
| Product | Pack | MRP (Rs) | Selling price (Rs) | MRP per tablet (Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drontal Plus (Elanco/Bayer) | 6 tablets | 838 | 813 | 139.67 |
| Savavet Kiwof Plus | 10 tablets | 497 | 488 | 49.70 |
| Savavet Kiwof Plus XL | 10 tablets | 1,111 | 1,089 | 111.10 |
| Intas Eazypet | 10 tablets | 392 | 385 | 39.20 |
| Vetoquinol Prazisam Plus | 2 tablets | 99 | 97 | 49.50 |
| Virbac Ipraz | 2 tablets | 102 | 100 | 51.00 |
Supertails MRP, 18 October 2026. Per-tablet figures are our calculation from pack MRPs. Drontal Plus, Kiwof Plus and Kiwof Plus XL list the same three actives and strengths. Prazisam Plus and Ipraz are 2-tablet packs with different actives, so they are not like-for-like.
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| Label | Rs |
|---|---|
| Drontal Plus, 6 tablets | 139.67 |
| Kiwof Plus XL, 10 tablets | 111.1 |
| Virbac Ipraz, 2 tablets | 51.0 |
| Kiwof Plus, 10 tablets | 49.7 |
| Prazisam Plus, 2 tablets | 49.5 |
| Intas Eazypet, 10 tablets | 39.2 |
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The Kiwof Plus XL listing gives the same three strengths per tablet as Kiwof Plus. Yet it costs Rs 111.10 a tablet against Rs 49.70, so check the pack label with your vet before you pay more.
How much do medicated dog shampoos and ivermectin tablets cost?
Ketoconazole and chlorhexidine shampoos for fungal and bacterial skin infections cost Rs 255 to Rs 403 for 200 ml at MRP. Virbac Ketochlor lists Rs 356, Savavet Kezopet Rs 263 and Vivaldis Viv Keto Forte Rs 255; the last two also contain cetrimide.
Ivermectin tablets for dogs are cheap, at Rs 112 to Rs 122 for a strip of ten 10 mg tablets (Intas Neomec Rs 117). Supertails lists Neomec as a Schedule H medicine that a vet must approve. Price is not the issue with ivermectin; safety is, as the next section explains.
Our common dog health problems report covers skin conditions and other frequent reasons for a vet visit.
| Product | Actives listed | Pack | MRP (Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vivaldis Viv Keto Forte | Ketoconazole, chlorhexidine, cetrimide | 200 ml | 255 |
| Savavet Kezopet | Ketoconazole 2%, chlorhexidine gluconate 2%, cetrimide | 200 ml | 263 |
| Mankind Nuforce NF | Ketoconazole 2%, chlorhexidine 2%, sodium salicylate 1% | 200 ml | 328 |
| Azista Fresh Hug KC | Ketoconazole 1%, chlorhexidine gluconate | 250 ml | 346 |
| Virbac Ketochlor | Ketoconazole, chlorhexidine | 200 ml | 356 |
| Intas Conaseb | Ketoconazole, chlorhexidine, cetrimide | 200 ml | 366 |
| Skyec Carebest | Ketoconazole, chlorhexidine, cetrimide | 200 ml | 403 |
Are tick and flea medicines safe for all dogs?
Not for every dog or every species. The MSD Veterinary Manual notes a US FDA warning from September 2018 about isoxazolines. These include fluralaner, afoxolaner and sarolaner (the actives in Bravecto, NexGard and Simparica) and lotilaner, which can cause muscle tremors, ataxia and seizures in some dogs. Tell your vet if your dog has ever had a seizure.
Ivermectin is the big one for herding breeds. Collie-type dogs can suffer brain toxicity after avermectins, and the same gene defect has been found in some Australian Shepherds, English Shepherds and Shetland Sheepdogs, the manual says. Genetic testing can identify susceptible dogs, and milbemycin oxime is well tolerated in Collies. If you own a Border Collie or an Australian Shepherd, never give ivermectin without your vet's say.
Some pyrethroids, such as permethrin, can be highly toxic to cats, the manual warns. Never use a dog spot-on, spray or shampoo on a cat unless the label says it is for cats. Give only the product and weight band your vet prescribes, and follow the label; this report gives prices, not doses.
Does NPPA control the price of dog medicines in India?
Not through ceiling prices. NPPA fixes ceiling prices only for scheduled formulations, those in the First Schedule of the Drugs (Prices Control) Order 2013. That schedule is drawn from the Health Ministry's National List of Essential Medicines. Fluralaner, afoxolaner, sarolaner, fipronil, febantel, selamectin and ketoconazole appear neither in the 2016 schedule copy we read nor in the 2022 list. The 2022 list names ivermectin only as 6 mg and 12 mg tablets, praziquantel as a 600 mg tablet, and chlorhexidine and cetrimide as concentrated solutions. None of them is a veterinary product priced here.
Animal medicines are still drugs under the order. Terms DPCO 2013 does not define take their meaning from the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, which covers "all medicines for internal or external use of human beings or animals". Paragraph 20 tells the government to monitor the MRPs of all drugs and stop any maker raising an MRP by more than 10% in 12 months.
NPPA's 12 September 2025 memorandum on the GST cut also covered all drugs and formulations. Medicines moved from 12% to 5% GST on 22 September 2025; see our companion report on GST for pet products for the effect on MRPs. Clinic fees and vaccine prices are in our vet and vaccination cost report.
For the overall budget, our cost of owning a dog by size report puts these medicines next to food, grooming and vet visits. Our pet insurance report shows what cover costs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the price of Bravecto in India?
Bravecto lists at Rs 1,875 a tablet for dogs of 2 to 10 kg, Rs 2,063 for 10 to 40 kg and Rs 2,625 for 40 to 56 kg. These are Supertails prices from 18 October 2026. One tablet is labelled for 12 weeks.
What is the price of NexGard in India?
A pack of 3 monthly NexGard tablets lists at Rs 1,874 for 2 to 4 kg dogs and Rs 2,156 for 4 to 25 kg. The 25 to 50 kg pack lists at Rs 2,437 (Supertails, 18 October 2026).
Which is cheaper, Bravecto, NexGard or Simparica?
For a 10 to 20 kg dog over 12 weeks, Simparica is cheapest at Rs 1,689 for 3 tablets. Next come Simparica Trio at Rs 2,058, Bravecto at Rs 2,063 for 1 tablet and NexGard at Rs 2,156 (10 to 25 kg band), all at MRP.
How much does Frontline Plus cost in India?
Frontline Plus lists at Rs 956 for 3 pipettes for 2 to 10 kg dogs and Rs 1,293 for 10 to 20 kg. Larger sizes list at Rs 1,593 for 20 to 40 kg and Rs 1,903 for 40 to 60 kg.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Frontline Plus?
Indian brands with the same fipronil and S-methoprene actives cost Rs 347 to Rs 352 a pipette for 10 to 20 kg dogs, against Rs 431 for Frontline Plus. Ask your vet before switching.
What is the price of Drontal Plus for dogs?
Rs 838 for a strip of 6 tablets, or Rs 139.67 a tablet, at MRP. Kiwof Plus, with the same listed actives, costs Rs 497 for 10.
Is ivermectin safe for dogs?
Not for every dog. The MSD Veterinary Manual says Collie-type dogs can suffer brain toxicity from avermectins such as ivermectin. The gene defect has also been found in some Australian Shepherds, English Shepherds and Shetland Sheepdogs. Use it only on a vet's prescription.
Does the government control dog medicine prices?
None of the tick, flea and worm products we priced is on the National List of Essential Medicines 2022, which NPPA ceiling prices are built from. DPCO 2013 paragraph 20 limits MRP increases on all drugs to 10% in 12 months.
Methodology and limitations
We read product data for tick, flea, deworming and skin products from Supertails, a large Indian online pet pharmacy. We used the store's public product data on 17 October 2026 at about 7.30 am IST. We re-read every listing on 18 October 2026, and no price had changed. MRP is the price the product page labels MRP; selling price is the price that day. Where a product had no lower selling price, MRP equals the selling price.
We compared PharmEasy's Bravecto pages on 18 October 2026. They list an MRP of Rs 2,200 for the 500 mg (10 to 20 kg) tablet, Rs 2,063 for 1000 mg and Rs 1,875 for 250 mg. Rs 2,200 cut for the GST change from 12% to 5% gives Rs 2,063 (our calculation), so the 500 mg page appears to carry the old MRP. The GST effect is covered in our GST report. Heads Up For Tails listed Frontline Plus 20 to 40 kg at Rs 1,700, out of stock, without stating the number of pipettes.
Twelve-week costs use the dosing interval stated on each product listing: 12 weeks for Bravecto and one month for NexGard, Simparica, Simparica Trio and the spot-ons. We did not compare how well products work.
Actives and strengths come from the product listings. Safety statements come from the MSD Veterinary Manual chapters on isoxazoline toxicosis (updated September 2024), ectoparasiticides used in small animals (April 2024) and safety of anthelmintics (April 2025).
The NPPA position comes from the Drugs (Prices Control) Order 2013, in the consolidated copy amended to 22 March 2016, whose First Schedule we searched for each active. We also used the National List of Essential Medicines 2022, the Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 definition of drug, and the NPPA office memorandum of 12 September 2025.
Sources
- MSD Veterinary Manual, Isoxazoline Toxicosis in Animals (Gupta and Doss; last updated September 2024), FDA 2018 neurologic warning; fluralaner 12-week field study; safety margin
- MSD Veterinary Manual, Safety of Anthelmintics in Animals (Claerebout and Lanusse; April 2025), Avermectin toxicity in Collie-type dogs; genetic testing; milbemycin tolerated
- Drugs (Prices Control) Order 2013, as amended to 22 March 2016 (copy on Himachal Pradesh health department site), Definitions, scheduled formulations, paragraph 20 ten percent rule; First Schedule searched for each active
- Also consulted: Supertails product listings, checked 17 and 18 October 2026, MSD Veterinary Manual, Ectoparasiticides Used in Small Animals (Dryden; April 2024), Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 and Rules 1945, CDSCO, National List of Essential Medicines 2022, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (CDSCO copy), NPPA Office Memorandum, 12 September 2025 (scanned copy), PharmEasy, Bravecto product pages, checked 18 October 2026, Heads Up For Tails, Frontline Plus Large Breed (20 to 40 kg) listing, checked 18 October 2026, US FDA, Fact Sheet for Pet Owners and Veterinarians about Potential Adverse Events Associated with Isoxazoline Flea and Tick Products (2018), via the MSD Veterinary Manual.
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