CAPSTAR 57mg for Large Dogs – Fast & Safe Flea Relief

CAPSTAR 57mg for Large Dogs are specially formulated tablets designed to combat flea infestations in adult dogs weighing over 11.1 kg. The active ingredient, nitenpyram, belongs to the neonicotinoid class and works by inhibiting nerve transmission in fleas, leading to rapid death of adult pests.

Key Features at a Glance

• Effective Dose: Each tablet contains 57 mg of nitenpyram – the optimal concentration for large dogs.
• Rapid Action: Fleas are typically eliminated within 15–30 minutes after administration, with up to 95–100% effectiveness in just 6 hours. Full cure is achieved within 24 hours, and no residual activity remains.
• Safe for Pregnancy & Lactation: Studies on rats, rabbits, cats, and dogs show no teratogenic or fetotoxic effects, making it suitable for pregnant or nursing pets.

How It Works

Nitenpyram disrupts the flea’s nervous system after it takes a blood meal. This swift interruption stops fleas from feeding and ultimately kills them. Because the tablets are taken orally, they provide a convenient solution for pet owners who prefer not to use topical treatments.

Side Effects & Safety

• Common: Mild itching in the first hour due to flea reaction.
• Rare: Temporary hyperactivity, panting, vocalisation, excessive grooming or licking. Very rare neurological signs such as tremors, ataxia, or convulsions have been reported.

No known contraindications exist, and clinical studies confirm that CAPSTAR 57mg does not interact with other veterinary medications, including anthelmintics, vaccines, or antibiotics.

What to Do If You Notice Side Effects

If your dog exhibits any of the above symptoms, contact your veterinarian immediately. For severe reactions, notify the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (Mauerstraße 39-42, 10117 Berlin) or the manufacturer.

Manufacturer & Contact Information

Marketing authorisation holder in Germany: Elanco GmbH, Heinz-Lohmann-Str. 4, D‑27472 Cuxhaven. For more information on pharmaceutical products sold through our pharmacy, please contact us at: [Insert Contact Details].

Remember to read the full leaflet and consult your veterinarian or pharmacist for any concerns.

Ingredients:
1 tablet contains:
Active ingredient:
Nitenpyram (57mg)

Other ingredients:
Microcrystalline cellulose, maize starch, lactose monohydrate, anhydrous silica, magnesium stearate.

This product is a pharmaceutical product.
Dosage for each animal species, type and duration of use:

Method of administration:
Tablets to be administered with or without food.

Dosage:
The minimum effect dose is 1mg/kg bodyweight with the following recommendations:
If a flea infestation is detected, dogs with a body weight between 11.1kg and 57kg should be given 1 tablet of CAPSTAR 57 mg. Dogs with a body weight over 57kg should receive 2 tablets. The frequency of treatment depends on the degree of infestation. In severe flea infestations, it may be necessary to treat the animals every day or every other day until the flea infestation is under control. Treatment can be resumed if fleas reappear. No more than one treatment per day should be given.

Instructions for correct administration:
To improve palatability, the tablets can be added to a small amount of food.
CAPSTAR has no long-term effect. To prevent re-infestation, appropriate treatment to control immature stages of the flea life cycle is recommended. The treating veterinarian should determine an appropriate treatment programme.

Special warnings
Special precautions for use in animals:
Not suitable for animals weighing less than 11kg.
Overdoses:
Nitenpyram is well tolerated by the target species. Overdoses up to 50mg/kg in cats and up to 70mg/kg in dogs were asymptomatic.
Side effects such as salivation, vomiting, soft faeces, cramps or reduced activity are only observed at higher doses. Their severity increases with increasing doses. The symptoms disappear quickly and recovery is complete within 24 hours of the overdose due to the rapid elimination of Nitenpyram. No clinically significant treatment-related adverse reactions have been observed with daily dosing for 6 months in cats and dogs.
Special precautions for the user:
According to the manufacturer, no special precautions for the user are known.