

The scratching behavior is temporary and is a reaction to the fleas, not the drug. When using this product, you may notice that your dog or cat will start scratching itself as fleas begin to die. In studies, Capstar achieved greater than 90% effectiveness against adult fleas on dogs within 4 hours and cats within 6 hours.Ĭapstar Tablets are safe for pregnant or nursing dogs and cats. Other InformationĬapstar Tablets begin working within 30 minutes. 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. *Please see separate insert in this package for concurrent dosing of Capstar Tablets and PROGRAM® (lufenuron) Flavor Tabs®. Do not administer to pets under 2 pounds.

Weigh your pet prior to administration to ensure proper dosage. DosageĬapstar Tablets should be administered according to the following schedule. Fleas can reproduce on untreated pets and allow infestations to persist. Treat all infested pets in the household. If you are not sure that your pet swallowed the pill, it is safe to give a second pill.

If you hide the pill in food, watch closely to make sure your pet swallows the pill. To give Capstar Tablets, place the pill directly in your pet’s mouth or hide it in food. If your pet gets re-infested with fleas, you can safely give another dose as often as once per day. DirectionsĬapstar 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.Ī single dose of Capstar should kill the adult fleas on your pet. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children.
