What is Capstar?
Capstar is a tablet used to kill fleas on dogs and cats, which begins working within 30 minutes. Capstar will kill more than 90% of adult fleas within 4 hours on dogs and 6 hours on cats, and pets may temporarily scratch as a result of the fleas dying. Capstar is best used with Program Tablets (dogs/cats) or Program Liquid (cats only) to also prevent future flea infestations.
For:
Cats (4 weeks of age and older and 2 pounds of body weight or greater)
Dogs (4 weeks of age and older and 2 pounds of body weight or greater)
| Benefits: |
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Starts killing fleas within 30 minutes |
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Unflavored tablet |
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Even better if used along with Program tablets |
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Safe for pregnant or nursing dogs and cats |
How it works:
The active ingredient in Capstar is nitenpyram, an insecticide. This oral treatment kills adult fleas quickly. Nitenpyram interferes with nerve transmission in fleas, with no adverse effect on your pet.
Cautions:
Pets may scratch as a result of the fleas dying, but it is a temporary condition and not a reaction to the medication itself.
More Information:
Brand Name
Capstar (Novartis Animal Health)
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Active Ingredient(s): Nitenpyram
What is this product used for: Capstar is an oral medication used to kill fleas on dogs and cats. It works within 30 minutes but the effects last only 24 hours.
Availability: Capstar is a non-prescription (OTC) product.
How this product should be used: Capstar is approved for use in dogs and cats over 4 weeks of age and over 2 pounds of body weight. It is available in packages for dogs and cats 2-25 pounds and dogs 25.1-125 pounds. Choose the correct strength and give 1 tablet as the dose. For pets over 125 pounds give the correct combination of tablets.
What are the side effects: Pets my scratch as a result of the fleas dying. It is not a reaction to the medication itself. There are no known drug or food interactions
What special precautions are there: This medication treats the pet only. To properly control fleas all pets must be treated and the outside and inside environments also need to be treated to prevent a reoccurrence.
In the event of overdose: Contact your veterinarian or veterinary emergency room.
How should I store this product: Store this product at room temperature. Keep out of the reach of children and pets. |
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Directions:
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Capstar tablets are available in packages for dogs and cats 2-25 lbs (11.4 mg) and for dogs 25.1-125 lbs (57 mg). |
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Capstar tablets begin working within 30 minutes. Redose pet as often as once a day if needed. |
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Tip: Pets may scratch as a result of the fleas dying.
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| Dosage: |
| Pet |
Weight |
Dosage |
| Dogs/Puppies: (over 4 weeks of age) |
2-25 lbs |
Give 1 tablet (11.4 mg) |
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25.1-125 lbs |
Give 1 tablet (57 mg) |
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Over 125 lbs |
Give appropriate combination of tablets |
| Cats/Kittens: (over 4 weeks of age) |
2-25 lbs |
Give 1 tablet (11.4 mg) |
| Horses: |
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| Storage: Should be stored at room temperature. |
| Capstar for Dogs and Cats 2-25 lbs: |
| Active Ingredients |
Amount |
| Nitenpyram |
11.4 mg |
| Capstar for Dogs over 25 lbs: |
| Active Ingredients |
Amount |
| Nitenpyram |
57.0 mg |
