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Code of Federal Regulations Title 21. Food and Drugs § 21.520.1422 Metoserpate hydrochloride

Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Chemical name. Methyl-o-methyl–18–epireserpate hydrochloride.

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

(c) Related tolerances. See § 556.410 of this chapter.

(d) Conditions of use. It is used in drinking water for replacement chickens as follows:

(1) Amount. 568.5 milligrams per gallon (0.015 percent).

(i) Indications for use. As a tranquilizer for flock treatment of chickens prior to handling.

(ii) Limitations. To be used one time as a treatment for replacement chickens up to 16 weeks of age;  usual drinking water should be withheld prior to treatment to provide adequate consumption of medicated drinking water;  not for use in laying chickens;  chickens slaughtered within 72 hours following treatment must not be used for food.

(2) Amount. 2 to 4 milligrams per 2.2 pounds of body weight.

(i) Indications for use. As an aid in control of hysteria.

(ii) Limitations. To be used as a treatment for replacement chickens up to 16 weeks of age;  usual drinking water should be withheld prior to treatment to provide adequate consumption of medicated drinking water;  the drug should be administered at a dosage level of 4 milligrams per 2.2 pounds of body weight followed by 2 treatments at 4–day intervals of 2 milligrams per 2.2 pounds of body weight;  not for use in laying chickens;  chickens slaughtered within 72 hours following treatment must not be used for food.

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