Code of Federal Regulations (alpha)

CFR /  Title 21  /  Part 520  /  Sec. 520.1696 Penicillin. Sec. 520.1696a [Reserved] Sec. 520.1696b Penicillin G powder.

(a) Specifications. Each gram of powder contains penicillin G potassium equivalent to 1.54 million units of penicillin G.

(b) Sponsors. See Nos. 010515, 054771, 059320, 061623 and 076475 in Sec. 510.600(c) of this chapter.

(c) Conditions of use in turkeys-- (1) Amount. 1,500,000 units per gallon drinking water for 5 days.

(1) Amount. 1,500,000 units per gallon drinking water for 5 days.

(2) Indications for use. Treatment of erysipelas caused by Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae.

(3) Limitations. Prepare concentrated stock solution for use with medication proportioners fresh every 24 hours. Prepare recommended use levels for gravity flow watering system fresh every 12 hours. For best results, treatment should be started at the first sign of infection. Discontinue treatment at least 1 day prior to slaughter. Not for use in turkeys producing eggs for human consumption. [57 FR 37326, Aug. 18, 1992, as amended at 59 FR 42493, Aug. 18, 1994; 60 FR 26359, May 17, 1995; 62 FR 55160, Oct. 23, 1997; 65 FR 10705, Feb. 29, 2000; 66 FR 14073, Mar. 9, 2001; 68 FR 4914, Jan. 31, 2003; 68 FR 26204, May 15, 2003; 69 FR 9946, Mar. 3, 2004; 69 FR 41428, July 9, 2004; 77 FR 20988, Apr. 9, 2012; 78 FR 28825, May 20, 2014] Sec. 520.1696c Penicillin V powder.

(a) Specifications. When reconstituted, each milliliter contains 25 milligrams (40,000 units) of penicillin V.

(b) Sponsor. See No. 050604 in Sec. 510.600(c) of this chapter.

(c) Conditions of use in dogs and cats--(1) Amount. 10 to 15 milligrams per pound of body weight every 6 to 8 hours.

(1) Amount. 10 to 15 milligrams per pound of body weight every 6 to 8 hours.

(2) Indications for use. Treatment of respiratory, urogenital, skin, and soft tissue infections and septicemia caused by pathogens susceptible to penicillin V potassium.

(3) Limitations. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. [57 FR 37326, Aug. 18, 1992; 57 FR 42623, Sept. 15, 1992; 77 FR 20988, Apr. 9, 2012; 78 FR 28826, May 20, 2014] Sec. 520.1696d Penicillin V tablets.

(a) Specifications. Each tablet contains penicillin V potassium equivalent to 125 milligrams (200,000 units) or 250 milligrams (400,000 units) of penicillin V.

(b) Sponsors. See Nos. 050604 and 054771 in Sec. 510.600(c) of this chapter.

(c) Conditions of use in dogs and cats--(1) Amount. 10 to 15 milligrams per pound of body weight every 6 to 8 hours.

(1) Amount. 10 to 15 milligrams per pound of body weight every 6 to 8 hours.

(2) Indications for use. Treatment of respiratory, urogenital, skin and soft tissue infections and septicemia caused by pathogens susceptible to penicillin V potassium.

(3) Limitations. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. [57 FR 37327, Aug. 18, 1992, as amended at 59 FR 58775, Nov. 15, 1994; 78 FR 28826, May 20, 2014]