CAPSTAR 57 mg tablets for large dogs, 6 pcs

Instructions for use of Capstar 57 mg tablets for large dogs

Capstar 57 mg tablets for large dogs is a veterinary medicinal product containing the active ingredient nitenpyram.This product is suitable for treating flea infestations (C. felis) in dogs.No prescription is required for this product.

Areas of application

Capstar 57 mg tablets are used to treat flea infestations in dogs.They are suitable for dogs that have a body weight of at least 11 kg.

Contraindications

To date there are no known contraindications.

Side effects

In the first hour after administration, the pet may experience increased itching as the fleas react to the product.In very rare cases, transient hyperactivity, panting, vocalization, and excessive grooming or licking may occur.Transient neurological symptoms such as muscle tremors, ataxia and convulsions have been observed very rarely.

Application and dosage

The minimum effective dose is 1 mg/kg body weight.Dogs weighing between 11.1 kg and 57.0 kg should receive one tablet.Dogs weighing over 57.0 kg should receive two tablets.The frequency of treatment depends on the degree of infestation.For severe flea infestations, it may be necessary to treat animals every day or every other day until the flea infestation is under control.The tablets can be administered with or without food.

Overdose

Nitenpyram is well tolerated by the target species.Overdoses of up to 50 mg/kg in cats and up to 70 mg/kg in dogs were asymptomatic.Side effects such as salivation, vomiting, loose stools, cramps or reduced activity are only observed at higher doses.These symptoms disappear quickly and recovery occurs completely within 24 hours of the overdose.

Composition

One tablet contains 57 mg of the active ingredient Nitenpyram as well as the other ingredients microcrystalline cellulose, corn starch, lactose monohydrate, anhydrous silica and magnesium stearate.

Shelf life and storage

The veterinary medicinal product has a shelf life of three years in an intact container.It should not be stored above 25°C.

Disposal

Unused veterinary medicines should preferably be disposed of at pollutant collection points.They must not be disposed of with wastewater or the sewer system.

Authorization holder and manufacturer

The approval holder is Elanco GmbH, Heinz-Lohmann-Straße 4, 27472 Cuxhaven, Germany.The manufacturer responsible for batch release is Elanco France SAS, 26 Rue de la Chapelle, 68330 Huningue, France.

Note from our pharmacists

We are happy to supply you with our products in normal household quantities with a maximum of 15 packs per quarter.As part of medication safety, we reserve the right to set separate maximum quantities for certain medications.This is particularly true for products that are only used for a short time or have an increased potential for overdose.