Capstar Tablets

Description

A single dose of Capstar® (nitenpyram) starts killing fleas within 30 minutes and achieves greater than 90% effectiveness against adult fleas within 4 hours for dogs and 6 hours for cats. This oral flea tablet treats flea infestations in dogs, puppies, cats and kittens 2 pounds of body weight or greater and 4 weeks of age or older. Capstar kills adult fleas that may cause flea allergy dermatitis. It is safe to give as often as once a day if your pet gets re-infested with fleas and can be given with or without food.

Uses and Benefits

• One convenient tablet starts killing fleas within 30 minutes
• Treat flea infestations fast for every cat and dog in your home*
• Kills adult fleas before they can lay eggs and start an infestation
• One tablet kills 90% of fleas in 4 hours for dogs and 6 hours for cats
• Safe to administer one tablet per day until flea infestation is resolved
• Capstar® kills adult fleas that may cause flea allergy dermatitis.

Dosage

CAPSTAR is given orally at the minimal dose of 1mg nitenpyram per kg body weight according to the following table:

Weight (kg)	Tablets
Cats 2 t0 25 lbs Pink	1 tablet of CAPSTAR 11.4mg
Dogs 2 to 25 lbs Blue	1 tablet of CAPSTAR 57.0mg
Dogs 25.1 to 125 lbs Green	Dogs over 57 kg are given an appropriate combination of tablets.

Administration

To give Capstar Tablets, place the pill directly in your pet’s mouth or hide it in food. If you hide the pill in food, watch closely to make sure your pet swallows the pill. If you are not sure that your pet swallowed the pill, it is safe to give a second pill.

Treat all infested pets in the household. Fleas can reproduce on untreated pets and allow infestations to persist.

Active Ingredients

CAPSTAR Tablets contain 11.4 or 57.0 mg of nitenpyram, which belongs to the chemical class of neonicotinoids. Nitenpyram kills adult fleas.

Quick Tips

Capstar can be used with lufenuron to provide a Flea Management system. The two products, when used together, kill adult fleas and prevent flea eggs from hatching.

Capstar kills adult fleas that cause flea allergy dermatitis (FAD).

If you have questions about flea control or medical problems associated with flea infestations, please consult your veterinarian.

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.

Warnings

Not for human use. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children.

Storage Directions

Store this product at room temperature. Keep out of the reach of children and pets.

Possible Side Effects

Dogs

Lethargy/depression, vomiting, itching, decreased appetite, diarrhea, hyperactivity, incoordination, trembling, seizures, panting, allergic reactions including hives, vocalization, salivation, fever, and nervousness.

Cats

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 is Capstar? Capstar® (nitenpyram) is a fast-acting flea treatment for dogs and cats that kills adult fleas before they can start an infestation. Capstar is an oral treatment that is convenient to deliver. How long does it take for Capstar to begin working? Capstar starts killing fleas within 30 minutes to give your pet quick relief. One oral tablet kills over 90% of fleas within 4 hours for dogs and 6 hours for cats. How often can I administer Capstar to my pet? A single dose of Capstar should kill the adult fleas on your pet. If your pet gets re-infested with fleas, you can safely give another dose as often as once a day. What is the best way to administer Capstar? Capstar is available as an oral flea tablet. Place the pill directly in your pet's mouth or hide it in food. If you hide it in food, watch closely to make sure your pet swallows the pill. If you are not sure that your pet swallowed the pill, it is safe to give a second pill. Do I need a prescription to purchase Capstar? No, Capstar is available online and at retail outlets without a prescription. What type of parasites does Capstar kill? Capstar kills adult fleas. Its active ingredient, nitenpyram, starts killing fleas in just 30 minutes. How does Capstar work to treat flea infestations? Female fleas can lay up to 50 eggs a day.1 If left untreated, a flea infestation can take months to eradicate. Capstar kills adult fleas before they can lay eggs. Capstar can be given as often as once daily, if needed, to treat a flea infestation as existing flea larvae emerge into adult fleas. Can I use the same product on my dog and cat? Capstar is now available in three packages: Capstar for Large Dogs, Capstar for Small Dogs and Capstar for Cats.