Cautions: Pets may scratch as a result of the fleas dying, but it is a temporary condition and its not a reaction to the medication itself. How this product should be used: Capstar is approved for use in dogs and cats over 4 weeks of age and over 2 pounds of body weight. It is available in packages for dogs and cats 2-25 pounds and dogs 25.1-125 pounds. Choose the correct strength and give 1 tablet as the dose. For pets over 125 pounds give the correct combination of tablets. Store this product at room temperature. Keep out of the reach of children and pets. Directions: • Capstar tablets are available in packages for dogs and cats 2-25 lbs (11.4 mg) and for dogs 25.1-125 lbs (57 mg). • Capstar tablets begin working within 30 minutes. Redose pet as often as once a day if needed.
What special precautions are there: This medication treats the pet only. To properly control fleas all pets must be treated and the outside and inside environments also need to be treated to prevent a reoccurrence. Store this product at room temperature. Keep out of the reach of children and pets. What happens if I overdose the pet: Contact your veterinarian or veterinary emergency room.
Capstar comes in tablet form, and is used to kill fleas within 30 minutes. Its best used with Program tablets to prevent future flea infestations. It is a non-prescription (OTC) product. For: Cats (4 weeks of age and older and 2 pounds of body weight or greater) Dogs (4 weeks of age and older and 2 pounds of body weight or greater) Benefits: • Starts killing fleas within 30 minutes • Comes in beef or poultry flavors, so pets look forward to it • Even better if used along with Program tablets • Safe for pregnant or nursing dogs and cats How it works: The active ingredient in Capstar is nitenpyram, an insecticide. This oral treatment kills adult fleas quickly. Nitenpyram interferes with nerve transmission in fleas, with no adverse effect on your pet.