Capstar Flea Treatment Tablets

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What is Capstar (nitenpyram) Flea Treatment Tablets?

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.

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:

  • Starts killing fleas within 30 minutes
  • Unflavored tablet
  • 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 Always read, understand and follow the label and use directions.

Brand Name:

Capstar (Elanco Animal Health)

Active Ingredient(s):

Nitenpyram

What is Capstar used for:

Capstar is an oral medication used to kill fleas on dogs and cats. It works within 30 minutes. SeeCapstar labelfor complete safety information.

Availability:

Capstar is a non-prescription (OTC) product.

How Capstar Flea Treatment Tablets 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.

Capstar Dosing Chart: Cats 2-25 pounds, Dogs 2-25 pounds, and 25 pounds and up

What are the side effects of Capstar:

Side effects 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.

How to Administer Capstar

Capstar Flea Treatment Tablets Directions:

  • 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).
  • 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.

Capstar Flea Treatment Tablets Dosage:

Capstar Flea Treatment Tablets Dosage for Cats (over 4 weeks of age)
WeightDosage
2-25 lbsGive 1 tablet (11.4 mg)
Capstar Flea Treatment Tablets Dosage for Dogs (over 4 weeks of age)
WeightDosage
2-25 lbsGive 1 tablet (11.4 mg)
25.1-125 lbsGive 1 tablet (57 mg)
Over 125 lbsGive appropriate combination of tablets
Capstar Flea Treatment Tablets Dosage for Horses
Horses
Do not use!

Storage:

Should be stored at room temperature.

Capstar Flea Treatment Tablets Ingredients:

Capstar Flea Treatment Tablets (for Cats 2-25 lbs)
Active IngredientAmount
Nitenpyram11.4 mg
Capstar Flea Treatment Tablets (for Dogs 2-25 lbs)
Active IngredientAmount
Nitenpyram11.4 mg
Capstar Flea Treatment Tablets (for Dogs over 25 lbs)
Active IngredientAmount
Nitenpyram57.0 mg

What is Capstar (nitenpyram) Flea Treatment Tablets?

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.

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:

  • Starts killing fleas within 30 minutes
  • Unflavored tablet
  • 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 Always read, understand and follow the label and use directions.

Brand Name:

Capstar (Elanco Animal Health)

Active Ingredient(s):

Nitenpyram

What is Capstar used for:

Capstar is an oral medication used to kill fleas on dogs and cats. It works within 30 minutes. SeeCapstar labelfor complete safety information.

Availability:

Capstar is a non-prescription (OTC) product.

How Capstar Flea Treatment Tablets 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.

Capstar Dosing Chart: Cats 2-25 pounds, Dogs 2-25 pounds, and 25 pounds and up

What are the side effects of Capstar:

Side effects 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.

How to Administer Capstar

Capstar Flea Treatment Tablets Directions:

  • 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).
  • 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.

Capstar Flea Treatment Tablets Dosage:

Capstar Flea Treatment Tablets Dosage for Cats (over 4 weeks of age)
WeightDosage
2-25 lbsGive 1 tablet (11.4 mg)
Capstar Flea Treatment Tablets Dosage for Dogs (over 4 weeks of age)
WeightDosage
2-25 lbsGive 1 tablet (11.4 mg)
25.1-125 lbsGive 1 tablet (57 mg)
Over 125 lbsGive appropriate combination of tablets
Capstar Flea Treatment Tablets Dosage for Horses
Horses
Do not use!

Storage:

Should be stored at room temperature.

Capstar Flea Treatment Tablets Ingredients:

Capstar Flea Treatment Tablets (for Cats 2-25 lbs)
Active IngredientAmount
Nitenpyram11.4 mg
Capstar Flea Treatment Tablets (for Dogs 2-25 lbs)
Active IngredientAmount
Nitenpyram11.4 mg
Capstar Flea Treatment Tablets (for Dogs over 25 lbs)
Active IngredientAmount
Nitenpyram57.0 mg

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