Capstar Flea Treatment Tablets are 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 Flea Treatment Tablets are 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)
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.
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: Side effectsn that may occur in dogs include Lethargy/depression, vomiting, itching, decreased appetite, diarrhea, hyperactivity, incoordination, trembling, seizures, panting, allergic reactions including hives, vocalization, salivation, fever, and nervousness. Side effects that may occur in cats include Hyperactivity, panting, lethargy, itching, vocalization, vomiting, fever, decreased appetite, nervousness, diarrhea, difficulty breathing, salivation, incoordination, seizures, pupil dilation, increased heart rate, and trembling. 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.
Directions:
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Capstar Flea Treatment 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 Flea Treatment Tablets begin working within 30 minutes. Redose pet as often as once a day if needed.
Tip: Pets may scratch as a result of the fleas dying.
Dosage:
Pet
Weight
Dosage
Dogs/Puppies: (over 4 weeks of age)
2-25 lbs
Give 1 tablet (11.4 mg)
25.1-125 lbs
Give 1 tablet (57 mg)
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:
Storage: Should be stored at room temperature.
Capstar Flea Treatment Tablets (for Dogs and Cats 2-25 lbs):
Active Ingredients
Amount
Nitenpyram
11.4 mg
Capstar Flea Treatment Tablets (for Dogs over 25 lbs):
Active Ingredients
Amount
Nitenpyram
57.0 mg
Capstar Flea Treatment Tablets
4.3
5
446
450
DO NOT BUY CAPSTAR
I cannot recomend capstar. It only works for a couple of days and then all the fleas came back.
Horrible experience for a product that is not cheap.
05/10/2012
wonderful product
My cat developed a flea infestation while we were traveling & brought them home. Flea bombs in house, vaccuming, flea baths, & topical spot treatments did nothing to releave my cat's itching. Gave him the tablet, he stopped scratching within 2 hours. Bathed him with baby shampoo to get rid of flea droppings, etc.; first calm night in 3 weeks. Repeated the tablet every other day for the next week & now have my calm kitty back. Also gave him the Program tablet on the first day
05/08/2012
great product
capstar is great , cap star is made for a multi step purpose , the cap star tablet is to kill fleas with in hours , it does not repel fleas it does not keep fleas away
it is to get them off your dog or cat rt then , then you must use some thing like adavantage 2 or other
product , you need to read about all topical meds for fleas & ticks i really like first shield trio it kills
, all stages of fleas repels fleas , & ticks & mosquitos , flies lice ect , some topicals like
revolution protect against heart worms too you want a product that repels as well as kills
meaning they dont jump on & bite to be killed
front line only kills ticks / fleas it does not repel them
for fleas in the house use salt on floors / carpet or baking soda & salt & vacum up later
i did not have much luck with diatamacius earth i put all over my house & it made me cough due to powder
use neem oil cedar oil or get a flea trap
my daufgter says bowls of vinegar work they are attracted & die
she had a bad infestation inher house , also for dogs feed yeast on there food or garlic or garlic
oil , sm thing else natural that repels fleas / ticks you feed your dog ?
also yeast will cause dog breath to be al;ot better b?
any product will make dog scratch as they die avoid getting a dog wet with fleas they staer biting like crazy
as far as natural oils like cedar cinnomon , neem, lemon orange oil it may burn skin too test 1st ect be careful in a dog with resporitory issues because the oil i\s so strongly sented
lastly wen using dog shampoos for fleas that have pyrethrens that is a poison only use as directed you can not over use harmful to dog ,
also dawn blue dish soap the regular soap no additives will kill fleas this soap is also used on pengins & birds wen oil is spilled , safe for young puppies id use this b4 the pyrethren soaps
hope all this helps you , some methods used over & over fleas ticks lice become immune to
also any topicals for fleas/ ticks that say repel mosquitos , you still must use a heart worm
prevenitive monthly this is a horrible disease ^ treatment is horrible if your dog lives & very painful
& very expensive arsinic is injected into the spinal cord several x no garantees flea preventive with
heart worm preventio is a great idea , like revolutiondo your research b4 deciding what to
use please good luck
04/30/2012
Outstanding
Could not believe how quickly it worked. I used it on 2 Jack Russell dogs and 14 year old cat. You still have to follow with the monthly flea drops. But this is almost instant relief for the pets... Expensive but well worth the cost.
04/30/2012
The Capstar is a great product to use as needed but most veterinarians recommend using Capstar for flea infestations and then following up with Frontline Plus or Advantage for your kitty to prevent reinfestations. Using Capstar daily may cause kidney and liver damage after prolonged use....
My toddler constantly cuddles with our dogs and pets them. Is it ok for her to be around them after we use capstar and program? Pet them? For them to lick her? And if not, how long should we keep her away from the dogs?
Yes there is nothing wrong with your toddler and your furry pet coming into contact with each other. The products mentioned will have no affect on your toddler after your pet has taken them.
This information sheet is for educational purposes only and is intended to be a supplement to, and not a substitute for, the expertise and professional judgment of your veterinarian. The information is NOT to be used for diagnosis or treatment of your pet. You should always consult your own veterinarian for specific advice concerning the treatment of your pet. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, allergic reactions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for your pet. It is not a substitute for a veterinary exam, and it does not replace the need for services provided by your veterinarian. Note: Any trademarks are the property of their respective companies.
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