PETARMOR CAPACTION (nitenpyram) oral flea tablets contain the same active ingredient as CAPSTAR.
PETARMOR CAPACTION oral flea tablets begin working in just 30 minutes.
PETARMOR CAPACTION achieves greater than 90% effectiveness against adult fleas on cats within 6 hours.
PETARMOR CAPACTION is your convenient over-the-counter oral flea treatment. No prescription needed.
This oral flea tablet is intended for cats 4 weeks old old and weighing between 2 to 25 pounds. CAPACTION Flea tablets are even safe for use on pregnant or breeding cats.
Description
Get fast flea relief for your cat with PETARMOR CAPACTION (nitenpyram). It contains the same ingredients as CAPSTAR (nitenpyram) and starts killing adult fleas within 30 minutes with no messy applications. One easy-to-use tablet of PETARMOR CAPACTION for small to medium-sized cats works from the inside out and achieves greater than 90% effectiveness against adult fleas on your cat within six hours. This affordable over-the-counter oral flea tablet is intended for cats 4 weeks of age and older and weighing 2 to 25 pounds. PETARMOR CAPACTION oral flea tablets are safe for pregnant or breeding cats. When you need fleas gone fast, use PETARMOR CAPACTION.
Weight: 68.4 Milligrams
Application Type: Ingestible
Pet Caution Statement: No warning applicable
Intended Pet Type: Cat
Used For: Pest Repellent
Treats and/or Prevents Against: Fleas, Ticks
Duration: 24 Hours
Product Form: Pill
Package Quantity: 6
Pet Lifestage: All Ages
TCIN: 53620130
UPC: 073091033127
Item Number (DPCI): 083-02-0040
Origin: Imported
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Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 0.97 inches length x 4.48 inches width x 5.43 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.06 pounds
Return details
This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.
This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, delivered to the guest, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or picked up by the guest.
Q: Trying to help a feral cat. Can I grind or break pill up in food?
submitted by Bert - 7 years ago
A: I contacted the company, and the operator read the insert and she said A. that this is only for 24 hour use, you give it to get the fleas off of some poor animal/cat that is just infested beyond comfort, and B. follow this pill up with some kind of 30 day topical product (as long as other cats aren't grooming!) AND c. Their final word on it is don't crush it. I am in same boat - helping a feral cat I cannot pick up, and I want to put it in the food. Try to surround the pill with something good (and I am still going to go buy this product and hope to report back on how big it is because I'm right there with people - need to cut it in half just in hopes that 1/2 goes down without the cat noticing.
submitted byMarey - 6 years ago
A: I also have feral cats. I think that I will contact the company to see if the medicine can be broken up or crushed.
submitted byRainbow - 7 years ago
A: Yes you can crush & mix in food
submitted byVettech - 7 years ago
Q: I also would like to know if it kills the eggs?
submitted by Corn - 2 years ago
A: PetArmor CAPACTION (nitenpyram) kills adult fleas before they can lay eggs. Additional treatments of PetArmor CAPACTION (nitenpyram) may be required as existing flea larvae emerge into adults.
submitted byPETARMOR Customer Care - 2 years ago
Brand expert
Q: Can this be used in addition to a topical treatment?
submitted by Jhf287 - 2 years ago
A: If you are currently using a monthly flea preventive and it fails, you may administer PetArmor® CAPACTION® (nitenpyram) daily, as needed, for quick relief against a flea infestation. PetArmor® CAPACTION® (nitenpyram) may also be used with flea shampoos, heartworm preventives, antibiotics, vaccines, and deworming medications.
submitted byPETARMOR Customer Care - 2 years ago
Brand expert
Q: Does this kill flea eggs?
submitted by CA - 2 years ago
A: PETARMOR CAPACTION (nitenpyram) is a fast-acting oral flea treatment that kills adult fleas before
they can start an infestation. To help control an active flea infestation, you may give your pet the
recommended dose as often as once per day. For additional help, please call our customer care
team at 1-800-781-4738.
submitted byPETARMOR Customer Care - 2 years ago
Brand expert
Q: How often do you give your cat the pill? Are the ingredients similar to the flea medication that a Veterinarian would write a prescribe for fleas?
submitted by dmq - 4 years ago
A: CAPACTION is considered a treatment for pets. A Single dose of CAPACTION should kill the adult fleas on your pet. If your pet gets re-infested with fleas, you can safely give another dose as often as once per day.
submitted byPETARMOR Customer Care - 3 years ago
Brand expert
Q: Does it treat tape worms
submitted by Patricia - 5 years ago
A: The PetArmor CapAction Flea and Tick Treatment does not treat tapeworms. If you have additional questions, please contact our customer care team at 1-888-908-8425.
submitted byPETARMOR Customer Care - 4 years ago
Brand expert
Q: Will this treat body mites on cat?
submitted by Christine - 5 years ago
A: The PetArmor CapAction Flea and Tick Treatment does not treat mites. If you have additional questions, please contact our customer care team at 1-888-908-8425.
submitted byPETARMOR Customer Care - 4 years ago
Brand expert
Q: in the description it says 2.25 pounds. What does that mean? Only kittens then? (it says all ages but very few cats weigh 2 pounds!)
submitted by CiciCincinnati - 6 years ago
A: We will get the description updated - the packaging states cats 2-25 lbs.
The product has received mixed feedback from guests, with many praising its fast-acting formula that effectively eliminates fleas within 30 minutes. Guests appreciate its ease of administration, as it can be mixed with food. However, some guests reported that it did not provide long-term relief and that fleas returned shortly after treatment. Overall, it is seen as a good initial solution for flea infestations, especially when combined with other treatments.
Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
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4.4 out of 5 stars with 230 reviews
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53 recommendations
1 out of 5 stars
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30 June, 2026Verified purchase
worthless product
This product does not work! A week after administering the product, the cats still had fleas. Within 2 weeks, they had quadruple the amount of fleas.
1 reply from PETARMOR Customer Care team - 2 months ago
Thank you for reaching out to PetArmor—we truly appreciate hearing from those who trust and use our products. We’re sorry to learn that your experience did not meet expectations and would welcome the opportunity to discuss your concerns in more detail. Please feel free to contact us at 1 (800) 224-7387, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CST, so we can better assist you and work toward a resolution. Thank you! Have a great day!
GAmom4
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1 out of 5 stars
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13 June, 2026Verified purchase
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Doesn’t work! Waste of money!
1 reply from PETARMOR Customer Care team - 3 months ago
Thank you for reaching out to PetArmor—we truly appreciate hearing from those who trust and use our products. We’re sorry to learn that your experience did not meet expectations and would welcome the opportunity to discuss your concerns in more detail. Please feel free to contact us at 1 (800) 224-7387, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CST, so we can better assist you and work toward a resolution. Thank you! Have a great day!
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5 out of 5 stars
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19 December, 2025Verified purchase
Perfect
Works! My cat tolerated this well after a recent run in with fleas. We gave this to him and it was so easy! We stirred it into his wet food and he ate it no problem.
Disappointed
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5 out of 5 stars
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6 December, 2025Verified purchase
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Worked within 30 minutes and cats had no fleas after 24 hours.
Sarah
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 December, 2025Verified purchase
Works!
Wont lie, I was a bit nervous not to buy fromthe vet office but this has worked so well on mycats. I do reccomend this to anyone that want's to save a trip to the vets!
Pinkgirl5
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3 out of 5 stars
3 October, 2025Verified purchase
doesnt hurt to try
I know the price isnIt’s a hit or miss. The first time I got it I couldn’t tell if it worked until I notice my cat wasn’t itching as much as before .. I haven’t used anything else but this. Just give it a try. Any thing for our cats 🤭
1 reply from PETARMOR Customer Care team - 10 months ago
We ask that you please call our customer care team at 1-888-908-8425, so we may speak with you to address your concern.
victoria
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1 out of 5 stars
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3 August, 2025Verified purchase
3 cats... all still with fleas after multiple pills.
do not buy. does not work in coastal SC. the fleas have become immune.
1 reply from PETARMOR Customer Care team - 1 year ago
Your feedback is very important to us. Please call our customer care team at 1-888-908-8425, so we may speak with you and address your concerns.
JenJ81
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5 out of 5 stars
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12 April, 2025Verified purchase
Flea tablets
Exactly what I want.
Zaire
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3 out of 5 stars
25 November, 2024
originally posted on PetArmor
Flea eggs everywhere!!!
It appears to be working because it's making the fleas go crazy and therefore also the cats. But it also made the fleas dump thousands of eggs. I saw them all over the table my cat was sitting on, it looked like somebody shook a saltshaker over it. I certainly hope the eggs are premature or non-viable! Had I known this I would have locked the cats outside. I wonder if you are aware of this reaction? I am VERY concerned that this will result in a massive infestation. Please advise.
1 reply from Customer Service team - 2 years ago
We ask that you please call our customer care team at 1-800-781-4738, so we may speak with you to address your concern.
sheralynb
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5 out of 5 stars
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23 November, 2024Verified purchase
Fleas product
Effective and no mess giving to my cats
Khiki the cat
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4 out of 5 stars
7 November, 2024
originally posted on PetArmor
Needed better timeline with cat action
It seemed to do a pretty good job unfortunately I did not have enough information and I wasn't giving it to her everyday and I only had the seven pack I didn't know if it could be given longer than 7 days I see disgustingly big difference since I ran out of them though she's back miserable I am online to purchase more of them now
BabyBoo
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5 out of 5 stars
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7 November, 2024Verified purchase
Itchy Kitty
Meds worked perfectly
Cat Parent
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5 out of 5 stars
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27 October, 2024Verified purchase
Fleas be gone.
It kills fleas fast. It helps if you’re waiting to take the cat to the vet to get a longer term flea solution.
D
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4 out of 5 stars
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27 October, 2024
Works on house cats but NOT ON strays
Works and doesn’t work, let me explain. I feed 6 strays and 2 house cats who have never set foot outside in their 2 yrs of life. The strays brought fleas recently to my indoor cats, I bought this treatment and showered them w head and shoulders and significant decrease in fleas. I comb them daily. This don’t work on the strays, gave them pills but they still have obvious fleas on their fur. I’ve spent hundreds on these 6 strays on these pills, I think this treatment works along with frequent combing w flea comb and weekly baths. The strays, i obviously can’t bathe them… I wish the company could mail me out some free samples!! Ohh, and I crush the pills into fine powder and mix in half a can of albacore tuna (human tuna). They are hard to crush. They don’t dissolve in water…
Targetluver
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5 out of 5 stars
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25 October, 2024
Works
Discovered our cats had fleas after one jumped on me. Panicked a immediately went to target and found these great pills. After 2 days along with a topical treatment I checked my cats and they no longer have fleas. Packaging says it safe to give at least one per day . I’m still finding a few fleas around the house so I will continue giving until day 6 but I am very pleased with the results after 2 days. My cats are picky eaters so I have to crush and mix the pills with their food.
Daniel
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5 out of 5 stars
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21 October, 2024Verified purchase
Works Fast
Highly effective to get rid of mild infestation. I definitely recommend following up with a topical or oral flea medication. It's also very small so easy to crush and mix in with their food. I used canned food but it also dissolves well in a bit of water put on top of food!
GirlMom
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1 out of 5 stars
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15 October, 2024Verified purchase
Did not work
My cat has had 3 doses and has many adult fleas. The pills are small and easy to give, at least.
1 reply from PETARMOR Customer Care team - 2 years ago
Your feedback is very important to us. Please call our customer care team at 1-800-781-4738, so we may speak with you and address your concerns.
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5 out of 5 stars
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31 August, 2024Verified purchase
Works wonders
My cat had a really bad flea infestation and I tried every thing dawn dish soap several vet trips for flea meds everything. I stumbled across this while searching for Capstar near me but saw this cheaper option. It worked almost immediately they began falling off and crawling to her face so 30 minutes after I gave her a bath and continued to give her all 6 tablets each day and she hasn’t itched at all. Nor have I brushed any out. No side effects on her and she is only 3 months old about 5lbs or less. Buy it!
LP
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5 out of 5 stars
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11 August, 2024
Best flea treatment!
Works instantly! Fleas were dying and falling off my cat instantaneously. I highly recommend!
Michelle
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5 out of 5 stars
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17 June, 2024Verified purchase
Amazing!
I personally won’t be buying any other flea meds but these! The price is great for 6 capsules, they work FAST and are even safe to give your cats as often as once per day if the first pill didn’t get them all. But trust me, the first pill will but I loved being able to give my cats another dose just to get the fleas that may have been around the house. :)
