FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization for Generic Over-the-Counter Drug to Treat New World Screwworm in Dogs and Cats

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Summary

FDA issued an Emergency Use Authorization for generic Nitenpyram tablets to treat New World screwworm infestations in dogs and cats.

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Diseases / indications

• New World Screwworm Infestation

Drugs mentioned

• Nitenpyram Tablets (nitenpyram)

Snippet

FDA today issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for generic Nitenpyram Tablets (nitenpyram) for the treatment of New World screwworm (NWS) infestations (myiasis) in dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens that weigh at least two pounds and are at least four weeks old.