Nitenpyram for Dog
Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Nitenpyram is used in dog for Immediate flea kill. Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Nitenpyram in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Capstar
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 1 mg/kg | once daily as needed | Single dose | Immediate flea kill | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Neonicotinoid insecticide that acts on nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in insect nervous system. Rapid flea kill within 30 minutes.
Side effects & warnings
Very short duration (24 hours). Safe in puppies/kittens >4 weeks and >0.9kg. Rapid flea death may cause transient itching from dying fleas.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Antiparasitic drugs with dog dosing
Nitenpyram dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Nitenpyram pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dog — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.