Capstar (nitenpyram) is an oral tablet for puppies, dogs, kittens, and cats that weigh at least 2 pounds and are at least 4 weeks old to treat flea infestations.

11.4 mg or 57 mg of nitenpyram are in Capstar tablets.

Directions

Administer Capstar flea medicine as directed or as recommended by your veterinarian.

For additional instructions for use, refer to the product label and medication leaflet that comes with the product.

Administration: Place the tablet directly in your pet’s mouth or food. If you place it in the food, ensure that your pet swallows the tablet.

Store Capstar flea pills at room temperature between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F) and out of children’s reach.

Contact your veterinarian if you have any questions or concerns.

Ingredients

The active ingredient in Capstar is nitenpyram.

Contraindications

Consult your veterinarian regarding the appropriate use of Capstar for your pet.

Cautions

• Before administering Capstar to your pet, tell your veterinarian about your pet’s:
• Medications
• Allergies
• Current health problems and past medical history
• Status of pregnancy, breeding, or lactation
• Capstar should not be used in humans.
• After administering this product, you may notice that your pet will begin scratching itself as the fleas begin to die. This is temporary behavior and a reaction to the fleas, not to the medication. However, if your pet is hyperactive, panting, vocalizing, or excessively licking/grooming, contact your veterinarian.
• Capstar may be used with heartworm preventives, antibiotics, corticosteroids, vaccines, dewormers, shampoos, and other flea products.

Side Effects

Cats may experience side effects such as panting, hyperactivity, lethargy, itching, vomiting, vocalization, decreased appetite, fever, nervousness, trouble breathing, diarrhea, salivation, coordination problems, seizures, dilated pupils, increased heart rate, and trembling.

Dogs may experience depression/lethargy, itching, vomiting, decreased appetite, hyperactivity, diarrhea, coordination problems, trembling, seizures, panting, and allergic reactions such as hives, fever, vocalization, salivation, and nervousness

Immediately contact your veterinarian about any side effects that your pet experiences.

Ask your veterinarian about Capstar for your dog or cat. You can buy Capstar online right here!

Reference

1. Capstar. Omaha, NE: Sergeant’s Pet Care Products, LLC; 2022.

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