(a) Specifications. The drug product consists of two separate vials. One vial contains 10 percent moxidectin microspheres and the second vial contains a vehicle for constitution of the moxidectin microspheres.
- (1) Each milliliter (mL) of constituted suspension contains 3.4 milligrams (mg) moxidectin.
- (2) Each mL of constituted suspension contains 10 mg moxidectin.
- (b) Sponsor. See No. 54771 in § 510.600(c) of this chapter.
(c) Conditions of use in dogs—(1) Amount.
- (i) Using the suspension described in paragraph (a)(1) of this section, administer 0.05 mL of the constituted suspension per kilogram (kg) of body weight (0.023 mL per pound (lb)) as a single subcutaneous injection to provide 0.17 mg/kg body weight (0.0773 mg/lb).
- (ii) Using the suspension described in paragraph (a)(2) of this section, administer 0.05 mL of the constituted suspension/kg of body weight (0.023 mL/lb) as a single subcutaneous injection to provide 0.5 mg/kg body weight (0.23 mg/lb).
- (2) Indications for use—(i) Suspension described in paragraph (a)(1) of this section. For prevention of heartworm disease caused by Dirofilaria immitis in dogs 6 months of age and older; and for treatment of existing larval and adult hookworm (Ancylostoma caninum and Uncinaria stenocephala) infections.
- (ii) Suspension described in paragraph (a)(2) of this section. For prevention of heartworm disease caused by Dirofilaria immitis for 12 months in dogs 12 months of age and older; and for treatment of existing larval and adult hookworm (Ancylostoma caninum and Uncinaria stenocephala) infections.
- (3) Limitations. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
[85 FR 4208, Jan. 24, 2020]