Self trauma after Nitenpyram (Capstar) in dogs

62 reports to the FDA describe self trauma in dogs given Nitenpyram. That is 0.6% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 0.1% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

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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 self trauma in dogs?

62 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).

Self trauma with similar medicines

• Self trauma after Spinosad (Comfortis) 129 reports · 0.2% of its reports
• Self trauma after Lufenuron + Milbemycin Oxime (Sentinel) 23 reports · 0.1% of its reports
• Self trauma after Imidacloprid + Moxidectin (Advantage Multi) 33 reports · 0.3% of its reports

All reported side effects of Nitenpyram in dogs · Medicines most reported with self trauma