Capstar tablets represent an effective and radical anti-flea treatment, which is effective quickly since the effect is visible from 15 to 30 minutes after administration, 95% to 100% of adult fleas are killed within 6 hours of administration and 100% within 24 hours.
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Description Capstar 11.4 mg Cat and kitten
Capstar 11.4mg Anti Flea tablets are indicated for the treatment of flea infestations in adult cats and kittens, from the age of 4 weeks and weighing more than 1 kg. Capstar Elanco Flea Treatment is an over-the-counter treatment for flea infestations in felines.
Dosage and use for cats
- The minimum effective dose is 1 mg / kg with the following recommendations: one tablet should be administered to cats and kittens weighing 1 kg to 11 kg when a flea infestation is identified.
- The frequency of treatment depends on the degree of infestation. In the case of a severe flea infestation , it may be necessary to treat the animals every day or every other day until the fleas are completely eliminated. The treatment can be repeated if the fleas reappear. Do not administer more than one treatment per day.
- The tablets should be administered orally with or without food. For ease of administration, the tablets may be hidden in a small amount of food just before taking.
- Give 1 tablet to cats weighing 1 to 11 kg,
- In large cats over 11 kg, it is advisable to give 2 tablets.
- Capstar can be administered with or without food.
What is the duration of action of Capstar Anti Fleas?
The veterinary product has no residual activity . It has an immediate duration of action , which explains why this veterinary medicinal product is not indicated for the prevention of flea infestations.
To prevent re-infestation , it is recommended to combine it with a medicine to treat the immature stages of fleas, such as the veterinary product Program F which sterilizes the eggs of the fleas .
The veterinarian can establish an appropriate treatment schedule.
Composition of Capstar Cat tablets
Nitenpyram 11.4 mg
Excipient QSP 1 tablet of 100 mg
Precaution of use
Just because there are no more live fleas in the pet's coat does not necessarily mean that there are no more. In the presence of a limited number of chips, these can be difficult to see.
During the first hour after administration, more intense itching may occur in the host animal. This is due to the reaction of the chips to the product.
In very rare cases, in cats this may manifest as transient signs of hyperactivity.
Nitenpyram can be given to pregnant or lactating females.
Studies in laboratory animals (rats and rabbits) have not produced any evidence of teratogenic or foetotoxic effects. The safety of the product has been demonstrated in pregnant or lactating cats and bitches.
What are the properties of the asset contained in Capstar?
Nitenpyram is an active substance that belongs to the class of neonicotinoids. It binds to insect-specific nicotinic-type cholinergic receptors by inhibiting them. It interrupts nerve conduction in the adult flea, resulting in its death. Nitenpyram does not inhibit acetylcholinesterase.
The effect on feline fleas (Ctenocephalides felis) is visible 15 to 30 minutes after administration to the host animal. This coincides with the first blood meal of the fleas, when the effective blood concentration of the drug is reached. Efficacy against fleas is 95-100% within 6 hours of administration and 100% within 24 hours with no residual activity.
Introducing Capstar Cat and Kitten
Box of 1 blister pack of 6 tablets
GTIN: 03660132760929
Our expert opinion in pharmacy on the use of Capstar
- Capstar is a very fast acting anti-flea.
- Fleas start to fall off stiff within 15 to 30 minutes.
- CAPSTAR kills almost 100% of adult fleas within 4 to 6 hours.
- CAPSTAR is for oral administration to dogs and cats with or without meals.
- CAPSTAR belongs to a new family of insecticides: neonicotinoids.