§ 520.763b. Dithiazanine powder.
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/us/cfr/t21/s§ 520.763b·A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
(a)Specifications. Each tablespoon of powder contains 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 by mixing in food 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]