Introduction

Company name: Novartis Animal Health UK Ltd

Address: Frimley Business Park

Frimley

Camberley

Surrey

GU16 7SR

Telephone: 01276 694402

Fax: 01276 694403

Presentation

White to light yellow, round, biconvex tablets, with bevelled edges.

Capstar 11.4mg tablets:11.4mg nitenpyram imprinted on one side with ``RB'', on the other side with ``CG''.

Capstar 57mg tablets: 57mg nitenpyram imprinted on one side with ``HIH'', on the other side with CG''.

Uses

Capstar is indicated for the treatment of fleas on dogs and cats.

Dosage and administration

Capstar tablets are administered orally at a minimum recommended dose of 1mg/kg, with the following recommendations:

Weight of cat or dog	Dose
1 – 11kg	1 tablet CAPSTAR 11.4mg
11.1 – 57kg	1 tablet CAPSTAR 57mg
Over 57kg	2 tablets CAPSTAR 57mg

Capstar tablets should be given orally, either directly into the mouth or mixed into a small portion of food and given immediately. Administer on any day when fleas are seen on the animal. No more than one treatment should be given per day.

Contra-indications

None.

Special precautions for use

Do not use on animals less than 4 weeks old or weighing less than 1kg.

Undesirable effects

For the first hour after administration, the pet may scratch more than normal. This effect is caused by the fleas reacting to the product.

Pharmaceutical precautions

Keep out of reach and sight of children.

Do not store above 25°C.

Do not use the tablets after their expiry date.

Legal category

AVM-GSL

Packaging Quantities

Aluminium blister containing 6 tablets. Cardboard box containing 1 blister.

Further information

Effects on fleas may be seen as soon as 15 minutes after administration. Between 95% and 100% efficacy is observed within the first 6 hours and 100% efficacy is reached within 24 hours.

To help prevent re-infestation, the additional use of a suitable treatment to control immature stages of the flea life cycle in the environment is recommended. If in doubt consult your veterinary surgeon.

Nitenpyram is neither embryotoxic nor teratogenic. It can be given to animals at all stages of pregnancy or lactation.

No adverse drug reactions were seen when nitenpyram was administered with other products commonly used in small animal veterinary practice including commonly used flea products, vaccines or antibiotics.

Overdose: nitenpyram is well tolerated. Overdosage up to 70mg/kg was asymptomatic.

Marketing authorisation numbers

Capstar 11.4 mg Vm 12501/4059

Capstar 57 mg Vm 12501/4060