Capstar 11.4 mg Tablets for Cats and Small Dogs
Active ingredient: Nitenpyram
Form
Tablet
Species
Manufacturer
Elanco GmbH
VMD MA No.
52127/3022
What it's used for
Treatment of flea infestations (C. felis).
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Capstar 11.4 mg Tablets for Cats and Small Dogs — SPC Details
Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 27 Mar 2026.
recommendations:
One tablet should be given to cats and small dogs weighing 1 kg to 11.0 kg when a
flea infestation is detected. 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 flea infestation is controlled.
Treatment may be resumed if fleas reappear. No more than one treatment should be
given per day.
Tablets should be given orally, with or without food. In order to improve palatability,
tablets can be disguised in a small quantity of food immediately prior to
administration.
The veterinary medicinal product does not have persistent activity. To prevent re-
infestation, a suitable treatment to control immature stages of the flea life cycle is
recommended. The veterinary surgeon should establish an appropriate treatment
regime.
Very rare
(<1 animal / 10 000 animals
treated, including isolated
reports):
Excessive chewing, licking and/or grooming
,
Hyperactivity, Vocalisation
Neurological signs (e.g., muscle tremor, ataxia,
convulsion)
Panting
Increased scratching
1
Transient
For the first hour following administration; presumably caused by flea response to
the veterinary medicinal product.
Reporting adverse events is important. It allows continuous safety monitoring of a
veterinary medicinal product. Reports should be sent, preferably via a veterinarian, to
either the marketing authorisation holder or its local representative or the national
competent authority via the national reporting system. See the package leaflet for
respective contact details.
Special precautions for safe use in the target species:
Do not use on animals less than 4 weeks old or weighing less than 1 kg as these
groups of animals were not studied.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal
product to animals:
None.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment:
Not applicable.
No adverse drug reactions were seen in clinical studies when nitenpyram was
administered with other veterinary medicinal products including commonly used flea
products, anthelmintics, vaccines or antibiotics.
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This information is sourced from the official Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) published by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD). It is provided for informational purposes only and does not replace professional veterinary advice. Always consult your vet before administering any medication.
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Other Products Containing Nitenpyram
These products share the same active ingredient and may be suitable alternatives. Always consult your vet.
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Bob Martin Clear Flea 57mg Tablets for Large Dogs
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