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.

  (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]