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Code of Federal Regulations Title 21. Food and Drugs § 21.520.2041 Pyrantel pamoate chewable tablets

Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Specifications. Each tablet contains pyrantel pamoate equivalent to 22.7 or 113.5 milligrams pyrantel base.

(b) Sponsor. See Nos. 017135, and 051311 in § 510.600(c) of this chapter.

(c) Conditions of use—

(1) Amount. Provides at least 2.27 milligrams pyrantel base per pound body weight for dogs weighing more than 5 pounds, and at least 4.54 milligrams of pyrantel base per pound body weight for dogs weighing 5 pounds or less.

(2) Indications for use—

(i) In dogs and puppies. For removal of ascarids (Toxocara canis;  Toxascaris leonina) and hookworms (Ancylostoma caninum;  Uncinaria stenocephala).

(ii) In puppies and adult dogs and in lactating bitches after whelping. To prevent reinfection of Toxocara canis.

(3) Limitations. Administer to puppies at 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, and 10 weeks of age. Administer to lactating bitches 2 to 3 weeks after whelping. Retreatment of adult dogs may be necessary at monthly intervals as determined by laboratory fecal examinations. Consult your veterinarian for assistance in the diagnosis, treatment, and control of parasitism.

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