§ 520.314 Cefadroxil.
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Specifications.(a) (1) Each tablet contains 50, 100, or 200 milligrams (mg) or 1 gram of cefadroxil.
(2) Each milliliter of suspension constituted from powder contains 50 mg of cefadroxil.
Sponsor.(b) See No. 042791 in § 510.600(c) of this chapter.
Conditions of use in dogs and catsAmountDogs.(c) —(1) —(i) Administer 10 mg per pound (/lb) body weight twice daily orally.
Cats.(ii) Administer 10 mg/lb body weight once daily orally.
Indications for useDogs.Staphylococcus aureus.Escherichia coliProteus mirabilisS. aureus.(2) —(i) For the treatment of skin and soft tissue infections including cellulitis, pyoderma, dermatitis, wound infections, and abscesses due to susceptible strains of For the treatment of genitourinary tract infections (cystitis) due to susceptible strains of , , and
Cats.Pasteurella multocidaS. aureusStaphylococcus epidermidisStreptococcus(ii) For the treatment of skin and soft tissue infections including abscesses, wound infections, cellulitis, and dermatitis caused by susceptible strains of , , , and spp.
Limitations.(3) Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
[75 FR 10165, Mar. 5, 2010, as amended at 87 FR 76421, Dec. 14, 2022]
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