Capstar Flea Control for Dogs 2-25 lbs (6 Tablets)
Description
Capstar Blue an efficient, single, fast-acting dose that kills adult fleas on your pet. If your pet gets re-infested with fleas, you can safely give another dose as often as once per day. To administer Capstar tablets, place the pill directly in your pet's mouth, or hide it in food. If you choose to hide the tablet 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 administer a second pill.
We recommend you follow up Capstar treatment with a monthly flea control product such as Frontline Plus and keep Capstar on hand for the times when there is a visible flea re-infestation.
For
Dogs and cats (4 weeks of age and older and 2-25 pounds of body weight)
Key Benefits
- Starts killing fleas within 30 minutes
- Unflavored tablet
- Safe for pregnant or nursing dogs and cats
Ingredients
Active Ingredient
Nitenpyram
Useful Information
View Capstar product information.
Dosage
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 per day please refer to the package insert for complete information.
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.
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 .