21 C.F.R. § 520.763a

Current through July 31, 2024
Section 520.763a - Dithiazanine tablets
(a)Specifications. Each tablet contains 10, 50, 100, or 200 milligrams (mg) dithiazanine iodide.
(b)Sponsor. See No. 069043 in § 510.600(c) of this chapter.
(c)Conditions of use in dogs -
(1)Indications for use and amount. Administer orally immediately after feeding as follows:
(i) For large roundworms (Toxocara canis, Toxascaris leonina): 10 mg per pound (/lb) of body weight for 3 to 5 days;
(ii) For hookworms (Ancylostoma caninum, Uncinaria stenocephala) and whipworms (Trichuris vulpis): 10 mg/lb of body weight for 7 days;
(iii) For Strongyloides (Strongyloides canis, Strongyloides stercoralis): 10 mg/lb of body weight for 10 to 12 days;
(iv) For heartworm microfilariae (Dirofilaria immitus): 3 to 5 mg/lb of body weight for 7 to 10 days. Treatment for heartworm microfilariae should follow 6 weeks after therapy for adult worms.
(2)Limitations. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

21 C.F.R. §520.763a

79 FR 28820, May 20, 2014, as amended at 83 FR 48945, Sept. 28, 2018
As amended at 83 FR 48945, 9/28/2018