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Code of Federal Regulations Title 21. Food and Drugs § 21.520.90b Ampicillin capsules

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

(a) Specifications. Each capsule contains ampicillin trihydrate equivalent to 125, 250, or 500 milligrams of ampicillin.

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

(c) Conditions of use—

(1) Dogs—

(i) Amount. 5 to 10 milligrams per pound of body weight two or three times daily. In severe or acute conditions, 10 milligrams per pound of body weight, three times daily. Administer 1 to 2 hours prior to feeding.

(ii) Indications for use. Treatment against strains of gram-negative and gram-positive organisms sensitive to ampicillin and associated with respiratory tract infections (tracheobronchitis and tonsillitis);  urinary tract infections (cystitis);  bacterial gastroenteritis;  generalized infections (septicemia) associated with abscesses, lacerations, and wounds;  and bacterial dermatitis.

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

(2) Cats—

(i) Amount. 10 to 30 milligrams per pound of body weight or three times daily. Administer 1 to 2 hours prior to feeding.

(ii) Indications for use. Treatment against strains of gram-negative and gram-positive organisms sensitive to ampicillin and associated with respiratory tract infections (bacterial pneumonia);  urinary tract infections (cystitis);  and generalized infections (septicemia) associated with abscesses, lacerations, and wounds.

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

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