§ 520.763a. Dithiazanine tablets.

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(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. [79 FR 28820, May 20, 2014, as amended at 83 FR 48945, Sept. 28, 2018]