Q&A(9)
Q: My dog is 120 pounds. Do I give her more than one pill?
A: A single dose of Capstar should kill the adult fleas on your pet. If your pet gets re-infested with fleas, you can safely give another dose as often as once per day.
submitted byCAPSTAR Customer Care - 4 months agoBrand expert
Q: How long do this keep the fleas away
A: CAPSTAR® (nitenpyram) can be used daily, as needed, to help treat and control an existing flea infestation. A monthly flea preventive is recommended for long-term flea prevention.
submitted byCAPSTAR Customer Care - 11 months agoBrand expert
Q: what side effects does it have?
A: It is safe to give as often as once a day if your pet gets re-infested with fleas and can be given with or without food.
submitted byCustomer Service - 1 year ago
Q: how long is capstar effective?
A: CAPSTAR (nitenpyram) starts killing fleas within 30 minutes. A single oral tablet kills over 90% of fleas within 4 hours. A single dose 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 a day. If you have any additional questions, please contact our customer care team at 1-800-781-4738.
submitted byCAPSTAR Customer Care - 3 years agoBrand expert
Q: I this product safe for a 4 month Shitzu puppy?
A: You may administer CAPSTAR (nitenpyram) for Small Dogs or CAPSTAR (nitenpyram) for Cats to puppies 4 weeks of age or older and between 2 and 25 pounds.
submitted byCAPSTAR Customer Care - 3 years agoBrand expert
Q: does capstar working on ear mites ?
A: No, it is only used to treat fleas.
submitted byLaura - 3 years ago
Q: What weights does the 25+ cover? I have 4 dogs that are what I consider big. Over 80lbs and 1 small dog.
A: Weight range supports Dogs that are 25 lbs+ , the Capstar Small Dog is for dogs under 25 lbs, and then there is Capstar for Cats, which covers all weight ranges.
submitted byNic - 4 years ago
Q: Do I need a prescription for Capstar?
A: No prescription needed, you can pick up in store or order online.
submitted byLaura - 5 years ago
Q: How is this given? One every day?
A: A single dose of Capstar Tablets should kill the adult fleas on your pet. If your pet gets re-infested with fleas, you can safely give another dose as often as once per day. Please refer to the package insert for complete information.
submitted byLaura - 6 years ago