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CFR /  Title 21  /  Part 522  /  Sec. 522.90 Ampicillin injectable dosage forms.[79 FR 16183, Mar. 25, 2014] Sec. 522.90a Ampicillin trihydrate suspension.

(a) Specifications. (1) Each milliliter contains ampicillin trihydrate equivalent to 200 milligrams (mg) of ampicillin.

(1) Each milliliter contains ampicillin trihydrate equivalent to 200 milligrams (mg) of ampicillin.

(2) Each milliliter contains ampicillin trihydrate equivalent to 150 mg of ampicillin.

(b) Sponsors. See sponsor numbers in Sec. 510.600(c) of this chapter.

(1) No. 054771 for use of product described in paragraph (a)(1) as in paragraphs (d)(1), (d)(2), (d)(3)(i)(A), (d)(3)(ii)(A), (d)(3)(iii), and (d)(4) of this section.

(2) No. 054771 for use of product described in paragraph (a)(2) as in paragraphs (d)(3)(i)(B), (d)(3)(ii)(B), and (d)(3)(iii) of this section.

(c) Related tolerances. See Sec. 556.40 of this chapter.

(d) Conditions of use--(1) Cattle--(i) Amount. For enteritis: 3 mg per pound of body weight, intramuscularly, once or twice daily, for up to 3 days. For pneumonia: 3 mg per pound of body weight, intramuscularly, twice daily, for up to 3 days.

(1) Cattle--(i) Amount. For enteritis: 3 mg per pound of body weight, intramuscularly, once or twice daily, for up to 3 days. For pneumonia: 3 mg per pound of body weight, intramuscularly, twice daily, for up to 3 days.

(i) Amount. For enteritis: 3 mg per pound of body weight, intramuscularly, once or twice daily, for up to 3 days. For pneumonia: 3 mg per pound of body weight, intramuscularly, twice daily, for up to 3 days.

(ii) Indications for use. For treatment of bacterial enteritis in calves caused by Escherichia coli and bacterial pneumonia caused by Pasteurella spp. susceptible to ampicillin.

(iii) Limitations. Treated animals must not be slaughtered for food use during treatment or for 9 days after the last treatment. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

(2) Swine--(i) Amount. 3 mg per pound of body weight by intramuscular injection, once or twice daily, for up to 3 days.

(i) Amount. 3 mg per pound of body weight by intramuscular injection, once or twice daily, for up to 3 days.

(ii) Indications for use. Treatment of bacterial enteritis (colibacillosis) caused by E. coli and bacterial pneumonia caused by Pasteurella spp. susceptible to ampicillin.

(iii) Limitations. Treated animals must not be slaughtered for food use during treatment or for 15 days after the last treatment. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

(3) Dogs--(i) Amount--(A) 3 to 6 mg per pound of body weight by intramuscular injection, once or twice daily. Usual treatment is 3 to 5 days.

(i) Amount--(A) 3 to 6 mg per pound of body weight by intramuscular injection, once or twice daily. Usual treatment is 3 to 5 days.

(A) 3 to 6 mg per pound of body weight by intramuscular injection, once or twice daily. Usual treatment is 3 to 5 days.

(B) 3 to 5 mg of ampicillin per pound of body weight, once a day for up to 4 days.

(ii) Indications for use--(A) Treatment of respiratory tract infections due to E. coli, Pseudomonas spp., Proteus spp., Staphylococcus spp., and Streptococcus spp.; tonsillitis due to E. coli, Pseudomonas spp., Streptococcus spp., and Staphylococcus spp.; generalized infections (septicemia) associated with abscesses, lacerations, and wounds due to Staphylococcus spp. and Streptococcus spp.

(A) Treatment of respiratory tract infections due to E. coli, Pseudomonas spp., Proteus spp., Staphylococcus spp., and Streptococcus spp.; tonsillitis due to E. coli, Pseudomonas spp., Streptococcus spp., and Staphylococcus spp.; generalized infections (septicemia) associated with abscesses, lacerations, and wounds due to Staphylococcus spp. and Streptococcus spp.

(B) Treatment of bacterial infections of the upper respiratory tract (tonsillitis) due to Streptococcus spp., Staphylococcus spp., E. coli, Proteus spp., and Pasteurella spp., and soft tissue infections (abscesses, lacerations, and wounds) due to Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp., and E. coli, when caused by susceptible organisms.

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

(4) Cats--(i) Amount. 5 to 10 mg per pound of body weight by intramuscular or subcutaneous injection, once or twice daily. Usual treatment is 3 to 5 days.

(i) Amount. 5 to 10 mg per pound of body weight by intramuscular or subcutaneous injection, once or twice daily. Usual treatment is 3 to 5 days.

(ii) Indications for use. Treatment of generalized infections (septicemia) associated with abscesses, lacerations, and wounds due to Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp., and Pasteurella spp.

(iii) Limitations. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. [79 FR 16183, Mar. 25, 2014] Sec. 522.90b Ampicillin trihydrate powder for injection.

(a) Specifications. Each milliliter of aqueous suspension constituted from ampicillin trihydrate powder contains 50, 100, or 250 milligrams (mg) ampicillin equivalents.

(b) Sponsors. See Nos. 000010 and 010515 in Sec. 510.600(c) of this chapter.

(c) Related tolerances. See Sec. 556.40 of this chapter.

(d) Conditions of use--(1) Dogs and cats--(i) Amount. 3 mg/pound (lb) of body weight twice daily by subcutaneous or intramuscular injection.

(1) Dogs and cats--(i) Amount. 3 mg/pound (lb) of body weight twice daily by subcutaneous or intramuscular injection.

(i) Amount. 3 mg/pound (lb) of body weight twice daily by subcutaneous or intramuscular injection.

(ii) Indications for use. For treatment of strains of organisms susceptible to ampicillin and associated with respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, gastrointestinal infections, skin infections, soft tissue infections, and postsurgical infections.

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

(2) Cattle--(i) Amount. 2 to 5 mg/lb of body weight once daily by intramuscular injection.

(i) Amount. 2 to 5 mg/lb of body weight once daily by intramuscular injection.

(ii) Indications for use. For treatment of respiratory tract infections caused by organisms susceptible to ampicillin, bacterial pneumonia (shipping fever, calf pneumonia, and bovine pneumonia) caused by Aerobacter spp., Klebsiella spp., Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp., Pasteurella multocida, and Escherichia coli.

(iii) Limitations. Do not treat cattle for more than 7 days. Milk from treated cows must not be used for food during treatment and for 48 hours (4 milkings) after the last treatment. Cattle must not be slaughtered for food during treatment and for 144 hours (6 days) after the last treatment. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. [57 FR 37331, Aug. 18, 1992; 57 FR 42623, Sept. 15, 1992; 58 FR 18304, Apr. 8, 1993; 63 FR 41420, Aug. 4, 1998; 75 FR 10167, Mar. 5, 2010; 76 FR 17338, Mar. 29, 2011; 76 FR 53051, Aug. 25, 2011] Sec. 522.90c Ampicillin sodium.

(a) Specifications. Each milliliter of aqueous solution constituted from ampicillin sodium powder contains 300 milligrams (mg) ampicillin equivalents.

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

(c) Conditions of use in horses--(1) Amount: 3 mg per pound of body weight twice daily by intravenous or intramuscular injection.

(1) Amount: 3 mg per pound of body weight twice daily by intravenous or intramuscular injection.

(2) Indications for use. For the treatment of respiratory tract infections (pneumonia and strangles) due to Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp. (including S. equi), Escherichia coli, and Proteus mirabilis, and skin and soft tissue infections (abscesses and wounds) due to Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp., E. coli, and P. mirabilis, when caused by susceptible organisms.

(3) Limitations. Do not use in horses intended for human consumption. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. [72 FR 45158, Aug. 13, 2007, as amended at 79 FR 16184, Mar. 25, 2014]