---
kind: "section"
citation: "21 C.F.R. § 520.581"
title: "21"
number: "520.581"
heading: "Dichlorophene tablets."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/21/520.581"
---

# §520.581. Dichlorophene tablets.

- (a) **Specifications.** Each tablet contains 1 gram of dichlorophene.
- (b) **Sponsor.** See 023851 in [§ 510.600(c)](/cfr/21/510.600.md?p=c) of this chapter.
- (c) **Required statement.** Consult your veterinarian for assistance in the diagnosis, treatment, and control of parasitism, and before administering to weak or debilitated animals.
- (d) **Conditions of use. Dogs—**
  - (1) **Amount.** Single dose of 1 tablet (1 gram of dichlorophene) for each 10 pounds of body weight.
  - (2) **Indications for use.** It is used as an aid in the removal of tapeworms (Taenia pisiformis and Dipylidium caninum).
  - (3) **Limitations.** Withhold solid foods and milk for at least 12 hours prior to medication and for 4 hours afterward.

## Notes

### Amendments

[45 FR 10333, Feb. 15, 1980]

### Authority

Authority: 21 U.S.C. 360b.

### Source

Source: 40 FR 13838, Mar. 27, 1975, unless otherwise noted.

### Amendments

[45 FR 10333, Feb. 15, 1980]