Mankind Extick Advance Spray for Dogs and Cats - Fine-Mist Aerosol Coverage for Faster, More Even Tick and Flea Control

The Extick range from Mankind offers tick and flea control across three formats - powder, pump spray, and this one: the Extick Advance, an aerosol-can delivery system that produces a finer, more evenly distributed mist across the coat than a standard pump spray. Where a pump spray delivers a directed stream, an aerosol delivers a consistent fine mist that covers a larger area per spray and penetrates more evenly across dense coats - making it particularly practical for thicker-coated breeds or larger surface areas where uniform coverage matters.

The Extick Advance Spray is a Propoxur-based ectoparasiticide spray for dogs and cats, specially formulated for the efficient and effective control of ticks and fleas. It is gentle on skin and doesn't cause rashes or irritation when used as directed. Same trusted active ingredient as the rest of the Extick range - Propoxur, the carbamate-class ectoparasiticide used in vet-trusted tick control products across India - in a convenient, easy-to-use aerosol format.

Manufactured and marketed by PET MANKIND Division of Mankind Pharma Ltd., 208, Okhla Industrial Estate Phase 3, New Delhi - 110020.

Available in a 100 ml aerosol can at ₹488. This is a prescription medication. Use under veterinary supervision.

Each gram contains: Propoxur - as active ingredient.

What Are the Uses and Benefits of Mankind Extick Advance Spray?

Extick Advance is indicated for the control of ticks, fleas, and lice in dogs and cats. Here's what it covers and where the aerosol format specifically excels:

• Tick elimination on contact - Propoxur kills ticks when it reaches the skin level through the coat. The aerosol format produces a finer, more consistent mist than a pump spray, giving more even distribution across the coat surface in a single pass. For dogs with dense, thick coats - Labradors, German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, Huskies - the aerosol's penetrating fine mist reaches into the coat more effectively than a concentrated pump stream directed at a single spot.
• Flea control - fleas are killed on contact with the Propoxur when the mist reaches the skin. The Extick Advance is effective for active flea infestations, providing rapid surface knockdown across a treated area.
• Lice (sucking and biting) are also controlled by the Propoxur formula.
• Even coverage across large surface areas - the aerosol format's biggest practical advantage over the pump spray is area coverage. For larger dogs or for full-body treatment after a walk through a heavily tick-infested area, the Advance aerosol covers the coat more quickly and uniformly than directing individual pump spray streams at different areas.
• Ease of use in outdoor settings - the aerosol can is particularly practical for quick post-walk applications because its pressurised delivery system requires less manual effort than repeated pump compressions over a full-body application on a large dog. For pet parents doing daily post-walk tick prevention during India's peak tick season, the Advance aerosol is a more ergonomic format for regular use. For more on tick-borne disease risks in Indian dogs, the blog on tick fever in dogs - symptoms, treatment and prevention explains why timely control matters.

What Are the Possible Side Effects?

• Extick Advance is gentle on the skin and does not cause rashes or irritation in most dogs and cats when used correctly.
• Mild skin redness or irritation at the application site can occasionally occur in pets with very sensitive skin. If this persists, wipe the area with a clean damp cloth and contact your vet before reapplying.
• Do not inhale the aerosol spray. The pressurised aerosol produces a fine mist that can be inhaled more easily than a pump spray - use in a well-ventilated space, preferably outdoors. Do not spray in enclosed rooms without good ventilation. Direct the can away from your face and your pet's face during application.
• Do not allow your pet to lick the sprayed area before it dries. If the Propoxur is ingested, mild salivation or nausea may occur. For significant ingestion - causing drooling, tremors, or breathing difficulty - contact your vet immediately.
• Do not use on puppies below 4 weeks of age.
• Do not spray near open flames - aerosol cans contain a propellant that is flammable. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

How Should You Apply Extick Advance Spray to Your Pet?

• Always use outdoors or in a well-ventilated space. The aerosol produces a fine mist - ventilation is more important here than with a pump spray.
• Hold the aerosol can approximately 15-20 cm from your pet's body. Spray at the affected parts on your pet's body. By using a thick comb, brush against the direction of the hair while spraying - this opens the coat and allows the fine mist to penetrate to the skin level where the Propoxur can contact and kill parasites. Apply on the feet, legs, and tail - areas where ticks first contact when a dog walks through grass or foliage. Work across the neck, back, and belly.
• Do not spray directly into the face, eyes, ears, or mouth. For the head and ear area, spray onto a gloved hand or cloth and apply by stroking.
• After application, keep your pet from licking the treated area for at least 20 minutes until the product has dried.
• For severe infestations, repeat the treatment twice a week. For regular preventive use, apply every 2-4 weeks or as directed by your vet.
• Do not use on puppies below 4 weeks of age.
• Do not puncture or burn the aerosol can. Do not expose to heat above 50°C.

How Does Extick Advance Spray Work?

• Propoxur is a carbamate-class ectoparasiticide that kills ticks, fleas, and lice by inhibiting Acetylcholinesterase - the enzyme responsible for breaking down the neurotransmitter Acetylcholine at nerve-muscle junctions in parasites.
• When Acetylcholinesterase is blocked by Propoxur, Acetylcholine accumulates continuously at the nerve-muscle junction, causing uncontrolled, sustained nerve firing. The parasite enters a state of continuous neuromuscular spasm and dies rapidly from nervous system failure. This is a contact kill - the parasite needs only to come into contact with the Propoxur on the treated skin or coat, not to bite or feed.
• The aerosol propellant delivers the Propoxur in a fine, consistent mist that distributes more evenly across the coat surface than a manually pumped stream. This fine mist penetrates between coat hairs more effectively, increasing the surface area of the coat and skin that comes into contact with the active ingredient in each application - which is the key practical advantage of the Advance aerosol format over the standard pump spray.

What Safety Advice Should You Know Before Using Extick Advance?

• For external use on dogs and cats only. Do not use internally.
• Do not use on puppies below 4 weeks of age.
• Do not use on pets with open wounds, cuts, or significantly broken skin.
• Do not use on diabetic dogs - Propoxur can affect blood glucose regulation through topical application.
• This is an aerosol - do not use near open flames, heat sources, or sparks. The propellant is flammable. Do not puncture or incinerate the can even when empty.
• Always use in a well-ventilated space. Do not inhale the aerosol mist. Use outdoors or with windows open.
• Do not combine with other carbamate or organophosphate-based products without vet guidance.
• Wear gloves during application. Wash hands thoroughly after use. Keep children away from treated pets until the coat is fully dry.
• Store below 30°C away from direct sunlight, heat, and open flames. Keep out of reach of children and pets.

What Should You Do If You Miss an Application?

• Apply as soon as you remember and continue from that date. Do not apply a double dose to compensate.
• During any gap in treatment - particularly during India's post-monsoon peak tick season from August through November - check your pet's coat carefully after every outdoor walk, paying particular attention to the ears, neck, underbelly, and between the toes.
• As with all spray-based ectoparasiticides, Extick Advance works best alongside a monthly systemic spot-on or oral tablet for sustained prevention. The spray handles the immediate problem; the monthly treatment provides the ongoing systemic protection that a topical spray alone doesn't maintain between applications.

What Are All the Substitutes for Mankind Extick Advance Spray?

If Extick Advance is unavailable or your vet recommends a different option, here are alternatives on Supertails:

Product	Active Ingredient	Format	Notes
Mankind Extick Spray for Dogs and Cats	Propoxur	Pump Spray	Same active, standard pump bottle format
Mankind Extick Powder for Dogs and Cats	Propoxur 1%	Powder	Same brand; includes antifungal + soothing agents
Petcare Notix Powder for Dogs and Cats	Propoxur 1%	Powder	Same active, Petcare brand
Savavet Fiprofort Fipronil Tick and Flea Control Spray for Dogs & Cats	Fipronil	Spray	Different active ingredient, pharmaceutical spray
TTK Big Boss Fipronil Tick and Flea Control Spray for Dogs and Cats	Fipronil	Spray	Fipronil-based spray alternative
Bark Out Loud Natural Flea & Tick Spray for Pets	Natural essential oils	Spray	Natural herbal alternative

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

• Always use outdoors or in a well-ventilated space - more so than with a pump spray, because the aerosol produces a fine mist that lingers in the air briefly after spraying. A quick step outside or opening windows before spraying takes seconds and keeps both you and your pet from inhaling it.
• Use the against-the-grain comb technique. The aerosol's fine mist distribution is its biggest advantage - but that mist still needs to reach the skin, not just sit on the outer coat. A thick comb or brush worked against the direction of hair growth while spraying carries the product deep to the skin level where Propoxur can actually contact and kill parasites.
• Apply to the feet, legs, and tail first - every time. These are the surfaces that contact tick-infested grass and foliage on every walk. Prioritising these areas means even a quick, partial application after a short walk provides meaningful coverage in the highest-risk zones.
• Never spray near open flame or heat. This is an aerosol and the propellant is flammable. Keep away from the stove, candles, incense, and any other open flame source during and after application.
• Keep the can upright during storage and use. Aerosol cans work best when held and stored upright - tilted or upside-down storage can affect spray pattern consistency over time.

Vet Tip - Dr Rinu Thomas, MVSc (8+ years)

"For pet parents with large or thick-coated breeds - Labradors, German Shepherds, Huskies - I recommend the aerosol format over a pump spray for one specific reason: even coverage. A pump spray delivers a concentrated stream that works well for targeted application on small areas. An aerosol delivers a consistent fine mist that covers a large body surface more quickly and more evenly per pass. For a 30-35 kg dog with a dense double coat, doing a full-body post-walk tick spray with an aerosol can take about 60-90 seconds versus 3-4 minutes with a pump spray. The compliance difference that creates over a daily routine matters - the spray that gets used consistently every day after walks is the one that actually prevents tick infestations, not the one that takes too long and gets skipped."

What Do Vets Also Recommend?

• The full dog fleas and ticks collection and cat fleas and ticks collection bring together all vet-approved tick and flea treatments - aerosol sprays, pump sprays, powders, spot-ons, and oral tablets - so you can build the right layered parasite management plan for your pet.
• The pharmacy tick and flea control for dogs collection has prescription-grade monthly spot-ons and oral chewables that pair with the Extick Advance Spray for sustained systemic prevention between spray applications.
• The dog tick and flea shampoo collection has anti-tick shampoos for bath-time treatment alongside between-bath spray application.
• And for a vet to build a complete, tailored parasite management plan for your specific pet's breed, lifestyle, and tick exposure - Supertails' online vet consultation 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.

Full-Body Tick Coverage in 90 Seconds - The Aerosol That Keeps Up With Your Dog

Dense coats, large breeds, and daily outdoor walks during India's peak tick months demand something faster and more even than a pump spray. The Mankind Extick Advance aerosol delivers a fine, consistent Propoxur mist across the full body in a fraction of the time - penetrating thick coats more evenly per pass, covering large surface areas quickly, and making a daily post-walk tick spray routine something you'll actually stick to.

100 ml. ₹488. Shop Mankind Extick Advance Spray for Dogs and Cats on Supertails and get it delivered to your door.

FAQs

What is Extick Advance Spray used for?

Mankind Extick Advance is a Propoxur-based aerosol ectoparasiticide spray for dogs and cats of all breeds, used to kill ticks, fleas, and lice on contact. The aerosol format delivers a fine, consistent mist across a large coat surface area more quickly and evenly than a pump spray - making it particularly practical for thick-coated or large breed dogs needing full-body coverage. It is specially formulated for efficient and effective tick and flea control and is gentle on skin when used as directed.

How do you use Extick Advance spray?

Use outdoors or in a well-ventilated space. Hold the aerosol can approximately 15-20 cm from your pet's body. Spray at the affected parts, using a thick comb brushed against the direction of hair growth while spraying - this opens the coat and allows the fine mist to reach the skin where Propoxur works. Apply to the feet, legs, and tail as a priority. Avoid the face, eyes, ears, and mouth. Keep your pet from licking the treated area for at least 20 minutes until dry. For severe infestations, repeat twice a week.

Where should I apply tick spray on my dog or cat?

Focus on the areas where ticks most commonly attach and hide: the feet and between the toes, legs, underbelly, neck, base of the tail, and around the ears. These are the first-contact zones when a dog walks through grass or foliage, and the areas where ticks migrate to after reaching the coat. A full-body spray working from neck to tail covers the major surface area; giving extra attention to the feet, legs, and belly during a post-walk application targets the highest-risk zones specifically.

What is the best time to apply tick spray on my pet?

The most effective time is immediately after a walk in a tick-prone area - before your pet settles inside and any ticks on the coat have had time to burrow and attach to the skin. A quick aerosol spray to the legs, belly, and neck when your dog comes back from a park, garden, or grassy walk, worked in with a comb against the grain, catches ticks crawling on the coat surface before they migrate to the skin. For daily outdoor dogs during India's peak tick season, this post-walk spray routine is one of the most practical preventive habits you can build.