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CFR /  Title 21  /  Part 529  /  Sec. 529.400 Chlorhexidine tablets and suspension.

(a) Specification. Each tablet and each 28-milliliter syringe of suspension contain 1 gram of chlorhexidine dihydrochloride.\1\---------------------------------------------------------------------------

\1\ These conditions are NAS/NRC reviewed and deemed effective. Applications for these uses need not include effectiveness data as specified by Sec. 514.111 of this chapter, but may require bioequivalency and safety information.---------------------------------------------------------------------------

(b) Sponsor. See No. 054771 in Sec. 510.600(c) of this chapter.

(c) Conditions of use--(1) Amount. Place 1 or 2 tablets deep in each uterine horn; or infuse a solution of 1 tablet disolved in an appropriate amount of clean boiled water; or infuse one syringe of suspension into the uterus.

(1) Amount. Place 1 or 2 tablets deep in each uterine horn; or infuse a solution of 1 tablet disolved in an appropriate amount of clean boiled water; or infuse one syringe of suspension into the uterus.

(2) Indications for use. For prevention or treatment of metritis and vaginitis in cows and mares when caused by pathogens sensitive to chlorhexidine dihydrochloride.

(3) Limitations. Prior to administration, remove any unattached placental membranes, any excess uterine fluid or debris, and carefully clean external genitalia. Use a clean, sterile inseminating pipette for administrating solutions and suspensions. Treatment may be repeated in 48 to 72 hours. [43 FR 10705, Feb. 23, 1979, as amended at 79 FR 10973, Feb. 27, 2014]

Editorial Note: At 79 FR 10973, Feb. 27, 2014, Sec. 529.400 was amended to revising the section heading, however, the section heading was not provided, therefore, the amendment could not be incorporated because of an inaccurate amendatory instruction.