21 CFR § 520.581Chapter I

§ 520.581 Dichlorophene tablets.

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Specifications.(a) Each tablet contains 1 gram of dichlorophene.

Sponsor.(b) See 023851 in § 510.600(c) of this chapter.

Required statement.(c) Consult your veterinarian for assistance in the diagnosis, treatment, and control of parasitism, and before administering to weak or debilitated animals.

Conditions of use. DogsAmount.(d) —(1) Single dose of 1 tablet (1 gram of dichlorophene) for each 10 pounds of body weight.

Indications for use.Taenia pisiformisDipylidium caninum(2) It is used as an aid in the removal of tapeworms ( and ).

Limitations.(3) Withhold solid foods and milk for at least 12 hours prior to medication and for 4 hours afterward.

[45 FR 10333, Feb. 15, 1980]

eCFR data current as of: June 10, 2026

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