Capstar Flea Tablets for Dogs

For treating heavy flea infestation in canines, Capstar is an active formula. This quick action tab works well in killing adult fleas. Within 30 mins of administration, Capstar starts destroying fleas and within few hours, it removes 98-100% fleas. Treatment with Capstar poses no danger on pregnant and nursing bitches. As safe to use on 4 weeks age of puppies and above, it is suitable for all breeds of dogs.

How does it work?

Capstar is an excellent flea treatment. It contains an active ingredient nitenpyram, which acts as an insecticide. This element disturbs nerve transmission in parasites, without any adverse effect on pets. Within 30 mins of Capstar administration, it starts working on adult fleas. This flea control product destroys fleas within few hours of treatment. Capstar is widely used for controlling heavy flea infestation and it works for 24 hours in killing fleas. It is highly beneficial when administered along with other long-term flea preventive treatments.

From the Manufacturer
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The Fast Acting
Flea Knockdown

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The fast acting flea knockdown

Capstar offers rapid and effective relief from fleas and should be used any day you find fleas on your cat or dog. Delivered in a small tablet Capstar won’t rub or wash off, or leave a messy residue on your pet. Capstar has a rapid onset of action - starts killing fleas within 30 minutes - and continues to rapidly kill fleas for 24 hours.

Important Information

  • Read product leaflet for full instructions
  • Can be administered to dogs and cats from 4 weeks of age and 0.5kg
  • For the first hours after administration, the pet may scratch and groom more than normal. In rare cases in cats and dogs, transient signs of hyperactivity and panting may be observed. Seek veterinary advice as necessary if signs persist
  • Effective long-term flea control demands an integrated approach

Directions for Use

Treatment can begin on any day when fleas are seen on the animal, and repeated on any subsequent day fleas are seen.

Capstar should be given orally, with or without food. No more than one treatment should be given per day.

  • For dogs or cats weighing
    Capstar dose
  • 0.5 - 11 kg
    1 x Cats & Small Dogs tablet
  • 11.1 - 57 kg
    1 x Large Dogs tablet
  • Over 57.1 kg
    1 x Large Dogs tablet plus 1 x Cats & Small Dogs tablet for every 11 kg over 57 kg

Capstar For Dogs and Cats

  • Weigh your dog before starting the treatment.
  • Administer Capstar directly into your pet’s mouth.
  • Mix it in dog food but take care that your dog’s finishes the whole dosage.
  • One tablet per day is a standard dosage.
  • To prevent re-infestation in dogs, treat all the pets in house.
  • Can continue the treatment of Capstar, whenever fleas are observed or re-infestation occurs.

Dosage chart

Weight of the dog Capstar dose
1 – 11 Kg 1 tablet Capstar 11.4 mg
11.1 – 57 Kg 1 tablet Capstar 57 mg
>57 Kg 2 tablets Capstar 57 mg
  • Capstar is a fast-acting one-time treatment for removing fleas.
  • It helps to combat heavy flea infestation in dogs and puppies.
  • The quick action kills fleas within few minutes.
  • This scientific-proven flea treatment starts working within 30 mins of administration.
  • It is easy to administer and can be given any time when fleas arrive.
  • This effective treatment destroys about 100% of fleas within few hours of application on dogs.
  • It is safe to use in puppies of 4 weeks and above.
  • Capstar works perfectly with no possible side effects in pregnant and nursing female dogs.
  1. Store it at normal room temperature.
  2. Keep it out of reach of children and pets.
  3. Wash hands after administering Capstar or wear gloves while treating the dog.

Contraindications

Do not use in puppies younger than 4 weeks of age.

Do not overdose dog with Capstar

Target Species Dogs
Mode of administration Oral
Active ingredients Nitenpyram
Manufacturer Elanco
Brand Capstar