Capstar for dogs, puppies, cats and kittens 4 weeks of age and older and 2 pounds of body weight or greater.
DESCRIPTION: Capstar is a tablet used to kill fleas on dogs and cats, which begins working within 30 minutes. Capstar will kill more than 90% of adult fleas within 4 hours on dogs and 6 hours on cats, and pets may temporarily scratch as a result of the fleas dying. Capstar is best used with Program Tablets (dogs/cats) or Program Liquid (cats only) to also prevent future flea infestations.
INGREDIENT(S): CAPSTAR Tablets contain 11.4 or 57.0 mg of nitenpyram, which belongs to the chemical class of neonicotinoids. Nitenpyram kills adult fleas.
USES AND INDICATIONS: 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 or greater. 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.
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. For animal use only. Keep out of the reach of children and other animals.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION:
Dog or Cat 2-25 lbs. One tablet 11.4 mg
Dog 25.1-125 lbs. One tablet 57.0 mg
MANUFACTURER: NOVARTIS ANIMAL HEALTH US, INC.
Other Information 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. CAPSTAR Tablets are safe for pregnant or nursing dogs and cats.
CAPSTAR Tablets may be used together with other products, including heartworm preventives, corticosteroids, antibiotics, vaccines, de-worming medications, shampoos and other flea products.
CAUTION(S): Store this product at room temperature. Keep out of the reach of children . FOR ANIMAL USE ONLY.
