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CAPSTAR is an oral tablet for dogs, puppies, cats and kittens 4 weeks of age and older and 2 pounds of body weight up to 25 lb.
CAPSTAR Tablets begin working within 30 minutes. In studies, CAPSTAR achieved greater than 90% effectiveness against adult fleas on dogs within 4 hours and cats within 6 hours.
Active Ingredients:
CAPSTAR Tablets contain 11.4 of nitenpyram, which belongs to the chemical class of neonicotinoids. Nitenpyram kills adult fleas.
Warnings
Not for human use. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children.
Directions:
CAPSTAR Tablets kill adult fleas and are indicated for the treatment of flea infestations on dogs, puppies, cats and kittens 4 weeks of age and older and 2 pounds of body weight up to 25 lb. 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.
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.
Dosage:
CAPSTAR Tablets should be administered according to the following schedule.
Weigh your pet prior to administration to ensure proper dosage. Do not administer to pets under 2 pounds.
Dog or Cat - 2 lb to 25 lb. - One tablet 11.4 mg.
Adverse Reactions
Laboratory and clinical studies showed that CAPSTAR Tablets are safe for use in dogs and cats, puppies and kittens 4 weeks of age and older and 2 pounds of body weight or greater.
Precautions and possible side effects using Capstar:
CATS: Hyperactivity, panting, lethargy, itching, vocalization, vomiting, fever, decreased appetite, nervousness, diarrhea, difficulty breathing, salivation, incoordination, seizures, pupil dilation, increased heart rate, trembling
DOGS: Lethargy/depression, vomiting, itching, decreased appetite, diarrhea, hyperactivity, incoordination, trembling, seizures, panting, allergic reactions including hives, vocalization, salivation fever and nervousness
The frequency of serious signs, including neurologic signs and death, was greater in animals:
1. under 2 pounds of body weight
2. less than 8 weeks of age
3. and/or reported to be in poor body condition
In some instances, birth defects and fetal/neonatal loss were reported after treatment of pregnant and/or lactating animals
CAPSTAR Tablets are safe for pregnant or nursing dogs and cats.
When using this product, you may notice that your dog or cat will start scratching itself as fleas begin to die. The scratching behavior is temporary and is a reaction to the fleas, not the drug.
CAPSTAR Tablets kill adult fleas that cause flea allergy dermatitis (FAD).
CAPSTAR Tablets may be used together with other products, including heartworm preventives, corticosteroids, antibiotics, vaccines, de-worming medications, shampoos and other flea products.
Flea Infestations on Dogs and Cats
In addition to the common nuisance irritations associated with infestations, fleas can be responsible for skin conditions in your pet such as flea allergy dermatitis (FAD) in the dog and miliary dermatitis in the cat. Also, fleas transmit other parasites, including tapeworms. The control of flea infestations is important to your pet's health and also reduces the problems associated with these parasites. CAPSTAR Tablets do not have an effect on fleas in the pet's environment. You may need to treat more than one time because immature fleas in and around the home will continue to develop into adults that can reinfest your pet.
In addition to killing adult fleas with Capstar, you can treat your pet with an insect development inhibitor like PROGRAM Flavor Tabs to prevent and control flea populations. Please see the separate PROGRAM Flavor Tabs/CAPSTAR Tablets Flea Management System insert included in this package for information on how to use these two products together to kill adult fleas and prevent flea eggs from hatching. For information on how to use SENTINEL Flavor Tabs (for dogs only) with CAPSTAR Tablets, see your veterinarian.
Precautions and possible side effects using Capstar:
CATS: Hyperactivity, panting, lethargy, itching, vocalization, vomiting, fever, decreased appetite, nervousness, diarrhea, difficulty breathing, salivation, incoordination, seizures, pupil dilation, increased heart rate, trembling
DOGS: Lethargy/depression, vomiting, itching, decreased appetite, diarrhea, hyperactivity, incoordination, trembling, seizures, panting, allergic reactions including hives, vocalization, salivation fever and nervousness
The frequency of serious signs, including neurologic signs and death, was greater in animals:
1. under 2 pounds of body weight
2. less than 8 weeks of age
3. and/or reported to be in poor body condition
In some instances, birth defects and fetal/neonatal loss were reported after treatment of pregnant and/or lactating animals
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