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Capstar for Dogs & Cats

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Oral Flea Control Medication for Dogs and Cat

Capstar flea control is safe for dogs and cats and kills almost 100% of adult fleas in less than eight hours. The main ingredient, nitenpyram, provides almost instant relief from flea infestations. Capstar pet meds are available in quantities of 6 and 60 tablets for cats and dogs 2-25 lbs., and for dogs over 25 lbs.

Capstar is an oral, over-the-counter medication for dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens that kills adult fleas. It begins working within half an hour, killing at least 90 percent of all fleas on dogs within 4 hours and at least 90 percent of all fleas on cats within 6 hours.

Benefits of Capstar:

Fast-acting formula starts killing adult fleas in 30 minutes
Kills most adult fleas in less than 6 hours
Helps prevent flea allergy dermatitis in dogs and miliary dermatitis in cats
Helps prevent parasitic transfers from fleas to pets
One oral dose takes care of flea infestations and lasts for 24 hours
Safe to re-administer once a day in case of subsequent infestations
Combine with Program Flavor Tabs for more complete flea management
Approved for use on all dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens older than 4 weeks and weighing more than 2 lbs.
Safe for pregnant and nursing bitches and queens
No known food, supplement, or drug interactions

Capstar is not a preventative medication. It is used to kill adult fleas currently infesting your pet. Other fleas in the area must be eliminated as well to prevent reinfestation.

For Use In: Dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens that are at least 4 weeks old and that weigh at least 2 lbs. Not for human use. Not for other animals.

Keep out of reach of children. Do not allow children to administer Capstar. Read directions and precautionary statements before use.

Use of Capstar in conjunction with Program Tablets is recommended.

Directions:

Remove only the current dose of Capstar from its container. Return the remaining product to its safe storage location.
Give cats and dogs up to 25 lbs. one 11.4 mg oral tablet.
Give dogs weighing more than 25 lbs. one 57 mg oral tablet.
Talk to your veterinarian about an appropriate combination of Capstar oral tablets for dogs weighing more than 125 lbs.
Place the tablet into your pet's mouth or hide it in food.
Watch your pet consume the tablet to be certain the dose is taken.

Frequency of Use:

One daily tablet kills adult fleas for 24 hours. Capstar is safe to readminister once a day. Talk to your veterinarian about repeat dosing. Give your dog or cat a dose of Capstar after possible exposure to fleas, such as at a dog park, grooming or boarding facility, or show.

Storage:

Store in original container and out of reach of children and animals.

Store Capstar between 59 and 77 degrees F.

It is a violation of Federal Law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.

Capstar contains the insecticide nitenpyram. It disrupts nerve transmissions in fleas, while leaving your pet unaffected. Nitenpyram begins working within 30 minutes and wipes out almost all adult fleas in 6 hours or less. It continues killing adult fleas for 24 hours.

This product is available over the counter.

Warnings:

Keep this product out of reach of children and animals.

Capstar is intended for dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens that are at least 4 weeks old and that weigh at least 2 lbs. Not for human consumption. Not for other animals.

Capstar is available without prescription, but consult your veterinarian before use.

CAUTION: While Capstar is not known to cause interactions with supplements or drugs, talk to your veterinarian before putting your pet on any regimen.

Capstar is not associated with side effects. Pets typically scratch after administration of Capstar; however, this is a result of the fleas dying off, not a reaction to the medication.

Capstar is safe for use in pregnant and nursing cats and dogs.

If you suspect or know of an overdose, consult your veterinarian immediately.

In the event of human consumption, contact your doctor or poison control right away. Have the product label on hand.

Safety concerns change with concurrent use of Capstar and Program Flavor Tabs. Consult your veterinarian.