Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

Code of Federal Regulations Title 21. Food and Drugs § 21.522.1698 Pentazocine

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

(a) Specifications. Each milliliter of solution contains pentazocine lactate equivalent to 30 milligrams (mg) of pentazocine base.

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

(c) Conditions of use—

(1) Horses—

(i) Amount. Administer 0.15 mg pentazocine base per pound of body weight daily by intravenous or intramuscular injection. In cases of severe pain, a second dose is recommended by intramuscular injection 10 to 15 minutes after the initial dose at the same level.

(ii) Indications for use. For symptomatic relief of pain due to colic.

(iii) 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.

(2) Dogs—

(i) Amount. Administer 0.75 to 1.50 mg of pentazocine base per pound of body weight by intramuscular injection.

(ii) Indications for use. For amelioration of pain accompanying postoperative recovery, fracture, trauma, and spinal disorders.

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

Previous Part of Code Next Part of Code
Back to Chapter List

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 21. Food and Drugs § 21.522.1698 Pentazocine - last updated January 02, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-21-food-and-drugs/cfr-sect-21-522-1698/

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

Learn About The Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to Find an Attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

Copied to clipboard