Petcare Notix Powder for Dogs and Cats - Fast-Acting Tick, Flea, and Lice Control in a Simple Dusting Powder

Spot-ons and oral tablets are excellent for monthly prevention. But when there's an active tick or flea infestation - when you need something to work on contact, right now, across the whole body and into the environment - a good ectoparasiticide powder has a role that liquid formats simply can't match.

The Petcare Notix Powder is a quick-acting tick and flea control powder for dogs and cats, containing Propoxur - a carbamate-class ectoparasiticide that kills ticks, fleas, and lice on contact when dusted into the coat and rubbed down to the skin. It works in minutes, doesn't require towel-drying or rinsing, can be used on your pet's bedding and resting areas as well as on the animal itself, and is one of the most affordable and widely used anti-tick powders available in India.

Manufactured by Makam Pharmachem, A-281 & 280, 6th Main, 2nd Stage, Peenya Industrial Estate, Bengaluru - 560058. Marketed by Provimi Animal Nutrition India Pvt. Ltd., IS-40, KHB Industrial Area, Yelahanka New Town, Bengaluru - 560064.

Each gram contains: Propoxur IP - 10 mg (1.0% w/w). 100g pack at ₹236.

This is a prescription medication. Use under veterinary supervision.

What Are the Uses and Benefits of Petcare Notix Powder?

Notix Powder is indicated for the control and management of external parasites in dogs and cats. Here's what it covers and where it's most useful:

• Ticks - including the Brown Dog Tick (Rhipicephalus sanguineus) and other species prevalent in India - are killed on contact with the Propoxur powder when it reaches the skin. For dogs with an active tick infestation, dusting with Notix provides a quick knock-down of visible ticks while you put a longer-term prevention plan in place. For more on tick-borne disease risks in Indian dogs, the blog on tick fever in dogs - symptoms, treatment and prevention explains how serious tick infestations can escalate.
• Fleas (Ctenocephalides canis and Ctenocephalides felis) are killed on contact. For pets with active flea infestations - particularly those showing flea allergy dermatitis with intense itching and skin irritation - Notix Powder provides immediate surface-level flea kill while you address the broader environmental component.
• Lice infestations, though less common in Indian pets, are also controlled by Propoxur powder.
• Environmental application is one of the powder format's key advantages. Notix can be dusted onto your pet's bedding, sleeping areas, and the surfaces they regularly rest on - areas where flea eggs and larvae are developing and where a spot-on applied to the pet alone cannot reach. Treating both the pet and their environment simultaneously is what actually breaks the flea life cycle.
• Fast action - Propoxur works by contact kill, typically within minutes of dusting and rubbing the powder into the coat. This is useful for rapid relief in acute infestations before a longer-term monthly treatment plan is started.

What Are the Possible Side Effects?

Notix Powder is well tolerated by most dogs and cats when applied correctly at the recommended frequency. Side effects are uncommon with appropriate use.

• Mild skin irritation or redness at the application site can occasionally occur in pets with very sensitive skin. If persistent irritation is observed, wash off with mild soap and water and contact your vet before reapplying.
• If the powder is inhaled in significant quantities - from overly enthusiastic application around the face - temporary irritation of the respiratory tract can occur. Always apply carefully around the face and muzzle area, and avoid creating a cloud of powder that your pet could inhale.
• If ingested - if your pet licks a heavily powder-coated area immediately after application - mild salivation, nausea, or digestive upset can occur. Allow the powder to settle into the coat before your pet can groom themselves, and apply at a time when you can keep them occupied for 15-20 minutes after dusting.
• Do not use in diabetic dogs. Propoxur - like Amitraz - can affect blood glucose control even through topical application.

How Should You Apply Notix Powder to Your Pet?

• Make sure your pet's coat is dry before applying. Do not apply to a wet coat - the powder won't distribute through a wet coat effectively and can clump rather than reaching the skin.
• Dust the powder liberally over your pet's entire body. Begin at the head - applying carefully around the ears, avoiding the eyes, nose, and mouth - and work your way backwards towards the tail. Include the legs, paws, belly, and between the toes, which are areas where ticks commonly hide.
• After dusting, rub the powder firmly down through the coat so that it reaches the skin surface. The contact kill action requires the Propoxur to actually reach the skin and the parasites attached there - surface-level dusting without rubbing in is significantly less effective.
• Keep your pet calm and still for 15-20 minutes after application to allow the powder to settle before they shake it off or groom themselves.
• For environmental treatment: dust onto bedding, sleeping mats, or resting areas. Leave for a few hours before shaking out and washing. This helps address the flea population living in the environment rather than just on your pet.
• Reapplication frequency: as directed by your vet, typically every 2-4 weeks for ongoing prevention or management of an active infestation.

How Does Notix Powder Work?

• Propoxur is a carbamate-class ectoparasiticide - the same class as the active ingredient in the Bayer Kiltix tick collar. It works by inhibiting the enzyme Acetylcholinesterase in the nervous systems of ticks, fleas, and lice.
• Acetylcholinesterase is the enzyme responsible for breaking down Acetylcholine - the neurotransmitter that signals muscles to relax after contraction. When Propoxur inhibits this enzyme, Acetylcholine accumulates at nerve junctions, causing continuous, uncontrolled nerve stimulation. The parasite cannot relax its muscles, goes into a state of continuous spasm, and dies from rapid neuromuscular failure.
• This mechanism produces the fast contact-kill action that makes Propoxur effective for acute infestations - the kill is quick because the neuromuscular disruption is immediate upon sufficient exposure.
• At the concentration used in Notix (1.0% w/w - 10 mg per gram), Propoxur is lethal to ticks, fleas, and lice while being at a level that dogs and cats tolerate when the product is used as directed and not ingested. The selectivity relies on correct application dose - which is why the application guidelines must be followed carefully.

What Safety Advice Should You Know Before Using Notix Powder?

• This product is for external use only on dogs and cats. Do not use internally.
• Do not use on diabetic dogs. Propoxur can affect blood glucose and insulin levels even through skin exposure - this is a hard contraindication.
• Do not use on puppies under 12 weeks of age or on kittens, without specific veterinary direction. Their skin is more permeable and their systems are not ready for carbamate exposure.
• Do not allow your pet to lick or ingest the powder. Keep them from grooming for at least 15-20 minutes after application. If ingestion occurs and you notice drooling, vomiting, tremors, or breathing difficulty - contact your vet immediately. An antidote (Atropine) is available but must be administered by a vet.
• Avoid applying near the eyes, mouth, or nose. Apply carefully around the face and head area.
• Do not use alongside other carbamate or organophosphate products - cumulative exposure increases the risk of adverse effects.
• Wear gloves when applying. Wash hands thoroughly after use. The powder should not come into contact with food or food preparation surfaces.
• Keep out of reach of children. Do not allow children to handle treated pets until the powder has fully settled into the coat.
• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat. Keep the container tightly closed. Do not store near food.

What Should You Do If You Miss an Application?

• If you miss a scheduled reapplication, dust as soon as you remember and continue from that new date. Do not apply a double dose to compensate.
• During any gap in treatment - particularly during India's peak tick months from July through November - check your pet's coat manually after every outdoor walk. Pay particular attention to the ears, between the toes, neck, and belly.
• Notix Powder is most effective as part of a complete parasite management routine - combining it with a monthly systemic treatment (spot-on or oral tablet) for prevention, and using it for rapid relief and environmental control during active infestations.

What Are All the Substitutes for Petcare Notix Powder?

If Notix Powder is unavailable or your vet recommends a different format for tick and flea management, here are alternatives on Supertails:

Product	Active Ingredient	Format	Notes
Savavet Fiprofort Fipronil Tick and Flea Control Spray for Dogs & Cats	Fipronil	Spray	Pharmaceutical spray, same broad use case
TTK Big Boss Fipronil Tick and Flea Control Spray for Dogs and Cats	Fipronil	Spray	Fast-acting contact spray
Bark Out Loud Natural Tick & Flea Spot On for Pets	Natural essential oils	Spot On	Natural monthly alternative
Boehringer Ingelheim Frontline Plus Spot On for Cats	Fipronil + S-Methoprene	Spot On	Monthly pharmaceutical spot-on for cats

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

• Always apply to a completely dry coat. Wet fur prevents the powder from distributing to the skin - without skin contact, Propoxur cannot reach the parasites attached there. If your pet has just been bathed, wait until the coat is fully dry before dusting.
• Rub firmly - don't just dust the surface. The most common reason tick powders underperform is that the powder sits on the top of the coat without being rubbed down to where the parasites and their eggs are. Work your fingers through the coat and rub the powder all the way to the skin.
• Apply over the whole body including the legs and between the toes. Ticks in India love to hide between the toes, on the underside of the belly, and inside the ear flap - areas that many pet parents skip. A thorough application from head to tail including these spots makes a significant difference in how effective each treatment is.
• Treat the environment at the same time as your pet. Fleas spend the majority of their life cycle off the pet, in the environment. Dusting your pet's bedding and favourite resting spots alongside the application on your pet is what addresses the full infestation rather than just the adult fleas currently on the coat.
• Wear gloves every time. Propoxur can absorb through human skin - brief contact during application isn't dangerous, but repeated skin contact during every fortnightly application adds up. A pair of disposable gloves takes two seconds to put on and protects you from cumulative carbamate exposure.

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

"Notix Powder is one of the fastest-acting contact ectoparasiticides available in India - and that makes it particularly useful in two specific situations: as a quick knock-down during an active heavy infestation before a monthly spot-on takes effect, and for environmental application on bedding and resting areas that other formats can't reach. One practical tip I always give: after dusting your pet, take a fine-tooth comb through the coat to help distribute the powder deeper to the skin level. It sounds simple but it makes a genuine difference in how evenly and effectively the Propoxur reaches the areas where ticks are actually attached. And always treat the sleeping area at the same time - you can eliminate every tick on your pet right now, and they'll pick up more within 24 hours from infested bedding if you don't."

What Do Vets Also Recommend?

For complete tick and flea management alongside Notix Powder, here's what's worth exploring on Supertails:

• The full dog fleas and ticks collection and cat fleas and ticks collection bring together all vet-approved tick and flea treatments - powders, sprays, spot-ons, and oral tablets - so you can build a comprehensive parasite control plan.
• The pharmacy tick and flea control for dogs collection has prescription-grade spot-ons and oral treatments for ongoing monthly prevention to use alongside or instead of the powder as your long-term routine.
• The dog tick and flea shampoo collection has anti-tick shampoos for use during bath time - practical for dogs bathed frequently where the powder alone may need supplementation.
• And for a vet to advise on the best complete tick and flea management plan for your specific pet's breed, health history, and level of outdoor exposure - 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.

Fast Contact Kill for Active Infestations - and the Environment Too

Monthly spot-ons prevent the next tick from landing. Notix Powder deals with the ones already there - and the ones living in your pet's bedding while you're at it. A 100g jar of fast-acting Propoxur powder that dusts onto the coat, rubs to the skin, and kills ticks, fleas, and lice on contact. Simple, effective, and one of the most affordable tick control tools available in India.

100g. ₹236. Shop Petcare Notix Powder for Dogs and Cats on Supertails and get it delivered to your door.

FAQs

What is Notix Powder used for?

Petcare Notix Powder is a tick, flea, and lice control powder for dogs and cats containing Propoxur 1.0% w/w (10 mg per gram). It kills ticks, fleas, and lice on contact when dusted liberally over the pet and rubbed into the coat down to the skin. It can also be applied to bedding and resting areas to treat the environment alongside the pet, making it effective for both the animal and the flea life cycle stages living off the animal.

Is Notix Powder safe for pets?

Notix Powder is safe for most dogs and cats when applied as directed - externally, on a dry coat, at the recommended frequency, and without allowing ingestion. It should not be used on diabetic dogs, puppies under 12 weeks, or very young kittens without vet guidance. Always wear gloves when applying, avoid the eyes and mouth, and keep your pet from licking the powder for at least 15-20 minutes after application. If accidental ingestion causes salivation, tremors, or breathing difficulty, contact your vet immediately.

What are the side effects of flea powder in dogs and cats?

Most dogs and cats tolerate Notix Powder well when used correctly. The most common side effects are mild skin irritation or redness at the application site, which typically resolves on its own. Inhalation of the powder during application can cause temporary respiratory irritation - avoid creating a cloud of powder near your pet's face. If the powder is ingested, symptoms can include excessive drooling, nausea, and in more significant ingestion, neurological signs. At the correct external application dose and frequency, serious side effects are rare.

How often should I apply Notix Powder?

Reapplication frequency depends on the situation and your vet's guidance - typically every 2 to 4 weeks for ongoing management of an active infestation or for routine preventive use. Notix Powder works best as part of a broader parasite control routine: use it for rapid knock-down of active infestations and environmental treatment, paired with a monthly spot-on or oral tablet for sustained systemic prevention.

What are the ingredients in Notix Powder?

Each gram of Notix Powder contains Propoxur IP - 10 mg (1.0% w/w), with excipients to make up the full powder base. Propoxur is a carbamate-class ectoparasiticide that works by inhibiting Acetylcholinesterase in the nervous systems of ticks, fleas, and lice, causing rapid neuromuscular failure and contact kill. There are no natural herbal ingredients - this is a pharmaceutical-grade active ingredient, which is why it works faster than natural powder alternatives.