Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: November 8, 2024) |
Title 21 - Food and Drugs |
Chapter I - Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services |
SubChapter E - Animal Drugs, Feeds, and Related Products |
Part 520 - Oral Dosage Form New Animal Drugs |
§ 520.622d - Diethylcarbamazine citrate capsules.
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Link to an amendment published at 78 FR 52429, Aug. 23, 2013.
(a) Specifications . Each capsule contains 12.5, 50, 200, or 400 milligrams (mg) diethylcarbamazine citrate.
(b) Sponsor . See No. 011014 in § 510.600(c) of this chapter.
(c) Conditions of use in dogs —(1) Amount/indications for use . 3 mg per pound (/lb) body weight daily for prevention of heartworm disease ( Dirofilaria immitis ); 25 to 50 mg/lb body weight in a single dose as an aid in the treatment of ascarid infections ( Toxocara canis and Toxascaris leonina ).
(2) Limitations . Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
[70 FR 50182, Aug. 26, 2005]