Eye or vision problems after Nitenpyram (Capstar) in dogs
42 reports to the FDA describe eye or vision problems in dogs given Nitenpyram. That is 0.4% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 0.7% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported less often than average with this medicine.
42Reports
57%Marked serious
14%Recovered
14%Died or euthanised
1 daysTypical onset
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How the animals did
Problems reported at the same time
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About this medicine
Nitenpyram kills adult fleas quickly; a single-dose tablet.
Products with this ingredient include Capstar. The FDA hides brand names in its public data, so these reports cover every product with the same active ingredients.
Questions owners ask
- Can Nitenpyram cause eye or vision problems in dogs?
- 42 reports link the two, but a report alone does not prove the medicine was the cause: other illnesses, other medicines or coincidence can be involved. Your vet can judge it for your animal.
- How soon after a dose was it reported?
- In half of the reports with dates, it started within 1 day of the first dose.
- What should I do?
- Don't give another dose until you've spoken to your vet, and keep the packaging so you can tell them the product and dose. Your vet can also report it to the FDA (or you can, through the manufacturer or FDA form 1932a).
Eye or vision problems with similar medicines
- Eye or vision problems after Spinosad (Comfortis) 497 reports · 0.9% of its reports
- Eye or vision problems after Lufenuron + Milbemycin Oxime (Sentinel) 68 reports · 0.3% of its reports
- Eye or vision problems after Imidacloprid + Moxidectin (Advantage Multi) 180 reports · 1.4% of its reports
- Eye or vision problems after Lufenuron + Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel (Sentinel Spectrum) 22 reports · 0.2% of its reports
All reported side effects of Nitenpyram in dogs · Medicines most reported with eye or vision problems