[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 21, Volume 6]
[Revised as of January 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 21CFR520.315]

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                        TITLE 21--FOOD AND DRUGS
 
CHAPTER I--FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN 
                          SERVICES (CONTINUED)
 
PART 520--ORAL DOSAGE FORM NEW ANIMAL DRUGS--Table of Contents
 
Sec.  520.315  Cefadroxil powder for oral suspension.

    (a) Specifications. Cefadroxil powder is reconstituted to form a 50 
milligram-per-milliliter aqueous suspension.
    (b) Sponsor. See No. 000856 in Sec.  510.600(c) of this chapter.
    (c) Conditions of use. (1) For use in dogs as follows:
    (i) Indications for use. For treating genitourinary tract infections 
(cystitis) caused by susceptible strains of Escherichia coli, Proteus 
mirabilis, and Staphylococcus aureus; and skin and soft tissue 
infections including cellulitis, pyoderma, dermatitis, wound infections, 
and abscesses caused by susceptible strains of Staphylococcus aureus.
    (ii) Amount. 10 milligrams per pound of body weight, twice daily.
    (2) For use in cats as follows:
    (i) Indications for use. For treating skin and soft tissue 
infections including abscesses, wound infections, cellulitis, and 
dermatitis caused by susceptible strains of Pasteurella multocida, 
Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, and Streptococcus 
spp.
    (ii) Amount. 10 milligrams per pound of body weight, once daily.
    (3) Limitations. Discard unused portion of reconstituted product 
after 14 days. Treatment should continue for 48 hours after animal is 
afebrile or asymptomatic. If no response after 3 days, discontinue 
treatment and reevaluate therapy. Not for use in animals raised for food 
production. Safe use in pregnant or breeding animals has not been 
established. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order 
of a licensed veterinarian.

[53 FR 27344, July 20, 1988]