Label: CAT LAX- a palatable formula for the elimination and prevention of hair balls in cats paste

  • NDC Code(s): 17033-084-27
  • Packager: Dechra Veterinary Products
  • Category: OTC ANIMAL DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: unapproved drug other

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  • PURPOSE

    A palatable formula for the elimination and prevention of hair balls in cats

    For veterinary use only.

  • Indications and Usage

    For Use in Cats Only

    Recommended to help eliminate and prevent hair balls in cats in a palatable formula

  • Active Ingredient

    Cod liver oil 0.02g/g, white petrolatum 0.474g/g, barley malt syrup 0.474g/g.

  • Inactive Ingredients

    caramel, lecithin, 0.1% sodium, benzoate, (preservative), 0.036 I.U./g Vitamin E (dl-alpha-tocopheryl Acetate) (antioxidant), purified water.

  • Cautions

    If animal’s condition worsens or does not improve, stop product administration and consult your veterinarian.

    Safe use in pregnant animals or animals intended for breeding has not been proven.

  • Directions for Use

    Use For Hair Ball Removal: For average weight adult cats, administer once daily. Squeeze approximately one inch of Cat Lax® from tube.

    For smaller cats, vary amount accordingly.

    For Prevention of Hair Ball Formation: Administer two or three times per week.

  • Warnings

    Not for human consumption.

    Keep out of the reach of children and animals. In case of accidental overdose, contact a health professional immediately.

  • Storage and Handling

    Store at room temperature.

    Keep container tightly closed. To avoid contamination do not touch tip of container to any surface. Replace cap after using. Please note cap/closure has tamper indicative feature.

    Do not use if previously opened.

  • Manufacturer

    Manufactured for:

    Dechra Veterinary Products, Overland Park, KS 66211

    Manufactured by:

    Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc., Melville, NY 11747 USA

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 2 oz Tube

    NET WT 56.70 g (2 oz)

    NDC 17033-084-27

    Cat Lax®

    tube
  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 2 oz Carton

    Cat Lax®

    NET WT 56.70 g (2 oz)

    NDC 17033-084-27

    carton
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    CAT LAX 
    a palatable formula for the elimination and prevention of hair balls in cats paste
    Product Information
    Product TypeOTC ANIMAL DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:17033-084
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    PETROLATUM (UNII: 4T6H12BN9U) (PETROLATUM - UNII:4T6H12BN9U) PETROLATUM0.474 g  in 1 g
    BARLEY MALT SYRUP (UNII: 22P8DKP670) (BARLEY MALT - UNII:R3NBG8914U) BARLEY MALT SYRUP0.474 g  in 1 g
    COD LIVER OIL (UNII: BBL281NWFG) (COD LIVER OIL - UNII:BBL281NWFG) COD LIVER OIL0.02 g  in 1 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
    .ALPHA.-TOCOPHEROL ACETATE (UNII: 9E8X80D2L0)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    CARAMEL (UNII: T9D99G2B1R)  
    LECITHIN, SOYBEAN (UNII: 1DI56QDM62)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:17033-084-2756.70 g in 1 TUBE
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    Unapproved drug other05/14/2007
    Labeler - Dechra Veterinary Products (362142734)