---
kind: "section"
citation: "21 C.F.R. § 524.1580a"
title: "21"
number: "524.1580a"
heading: "Nitrofurazone ointment."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/21/524.1580a"
---

# §524.1580a. Nitrofurazone ointment.

- (a) **Specifications.** The drug contains 0.2 percent nitrofurazone in a water-soluble base.
- (b) **Sponsors.** See sponsors in [§ 510.600(c)](/cfr/21/510.600.md?p=c) of this chapter.
  - (1) **See Nos.** 058005, 059051, 061133, and 069043 for use on dogs, cats, or horses.
  - (2) **See No.** 017135 for use on dogs and horses.
  - (3) **See Nos.** 017153 and 058829 for use on horses.
- (c) [Reserved]
- (d) **Conditions of use—**
  - (1) **Amount.** Apply directly on the lesion with a spatula or first place on a piece of gauze. The preparation should remain on the lesion for at least 24 hours. Use of a bandage is optional.
  - (2) **Indications for use.** For prevention or treatment of surface bacterial infections of wounds, burns, and cutaneous ulcers of dogs, cats, or horses.
  - (3) **Limitations.** For use only on dogs, cats, and horses. Do not use on horses intended for human consumption. Federal law prohibits the use of this product in food-producing animals. In case of deep or puncture wounds or serious burns, use only as recommended by veterinarian. If redness, irritation, or swelling persists or increases, discontinue use; consult veterinarian.

## Notes

### Amendments

[46 FR 43402, June 27, 1980. Redesignated at 79 FR 10971, Feb. 27, 2014]

### Authority

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

### Source

Source: 40 FR 13873, Mar. 27, 1975, unless otherwise noted.

### Amendments

[46 FR 43402, June 27, 1980. Redesignated at 79 FR 10971, Feb. 27, 2014]