CFR - Code of Federal Regulations Title 21

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[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 21, Volume 6]

[CITE: 21CFR524.575]

TITLE 21--FOOD AND DRUGS

CHAPTER I--FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

SUBCHAPTER E - ANIMAL DRUGS, FEEDS, AND RELATED PRODUCTS

PART 524 -- OPHTHALMIC AND TOPICAL DOSAGE FORM NEW ANIMAL DRUGS

Sec. 524.575 Cyclosporine ophthalmic ointment.

(a) Specifications. Each gram of ointment contains 2 milligrams of cyclosporine.

(b) Sponsor. See No. 000061 in § 510.600(c) of this chapter.

(c) Conditions of use - (1) Amount. Apply a 1/4-inch strip of ointment directly on the cornea or into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) every 12 hours.

(2) Indications for use. For management of chronic keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) and chronic superficial keratitis (CSK) in dogs.

(3) Limitations. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

[60 FR 48651, Sept. 20, 1995, as amended at 62 FR 48940, Sept. 18, 1997; 79 FR 10967, Feb. 27, 2014]