Capstar rapid treatment of fleas on cats and dogs Capstar (nitenpyram) is a once a day medication approved for use in the treatment of flea infestations on dogs and puppies, cats and kittens 4 weeks of age or older and at least 2 pounds of body weight.

Capstar is safe to use in pregnant or breeding animals. Capstar is fast acting. Capstar begins to kill adult fleas on the pet within 30 minutes and the effect lasts for 24 hours. Pets may scratch as a result of the fleas dying. It is not a reaction to the medication itself. There are no known drug or food interactions. Capstar 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.

How CAPSTAR Flea Control Works
CAPSTAR starts working in just 30 minutes. A single dose of CAPSTAR should kill the adult fleas on your pet. If your pet gets reinfested with fleas, you can safely give another dose as often as once per day.

Clean
Some liquid-drop flea control products can leave pesticide residues that can rub off onto carpets, furniture and bedding. Not CAPSTAR. CAPSTAR flea treatment Tablets leave no pesticide residue in your home or on your pet.

Safe
CAPSTAR is remarkably safe. It is safe for puppies and kittens 4 weeks and older, weighing 2 pounds or greater, as well as for pregnant or nursing dogs.

Effective
In studies, over 90% of fleas are gone within 4 hours for dogs and 6 hours for cats after being treated with CAPSTAR Tablets.

How to Use
A single dose of Capstar (nitenpyram) should kill the adult fleas on your pet. If your pet gets reinfested with fleas, you can safely give another dose as often as once per day. To administer CAPSTAR tablets, place the pill directly in your pet's mouth, or hide it in food. If you choose to hide the tablet 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 administer a second pill.