CFR

520.2345g—Tetracycline hydrochloride and sodium novobiocin tablets.

(a) Specifications. Each tablet contains the equivalent of 60 milligrams of tetracycline hydrochloride and 60 milligrams of novobiocin, or 180 milligrams of tetracycline hydrochloride and 180 milligrams of novobiocin.

(b) Sponsor. No. 000009 in § 510.600(c) of this chapter.

(c) Conditions of use. Dogs— (1) Amount. 10 milligrams of each antibiotic per pound of body weight (one single-strength tablet for each 6 pounds or one triple-strength tablet for each 18 pounds).

(2) Indications for use. Treatment of acute or chronic canine respiratory infections such as tonsillitis, bronchitis, and tracheobronchitis when caused by pathogens susceptible to tetracycline and/or novobiocin, such as Staphylococcus spp. and Escherichia coli.

(3) Limitations. Continue treatment for at least 48 hours after the temperature has returned to normal and all evidence of infection has disappeared. As with all antibiotics, appropriate in vitro culturing and susceptibility tests of samples taken before treatment should be conducted. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

Code of Federal Regulations

[57 FR 37329, Aug. 18, 1992]

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